In our last few posts we’ve discussed a common workflow issue faced by designers: converting InDesign files to editable Microsoft Office documents. One thing we’ve made sure to point out multiple times is that “direct” conversion (via PDF) produces average results at best. The main reason for this, as we mentioned, is that the two…
Blog 32 Convert InDesign to PowerPoint from Phil on Vimeo. We’ve been over the dreaded “can we have this in a Word template” requests every designer has nightmares about. If your clients are using Microsoft Word, chances are they also use PowerPoint – which means that, if you haven’t already, you’ll probably be asked to…
There are many tools available, but have you considered using PowerPoint to create your social media content? PowerPoint can create more than just presentations, and includes image editing, graphics creation, and typography features. We all know the business benefits of a strong social media presence – and these have been proven time and time again….
So you want to create an eBook. You’ve written your content and now it’s time to send it off to your designer. The go-to for most designers creating eBooks is Adobe InDesign, desktop publishing software for the pros. Like we’ve said before though, InDesign comes with not only a steep learning curve, but a hefty…
Microsoft Office Themes are the key branding tool within Microsoft Office. With a well-built custom Theme file, you can quickly and easily apply your brand identity to every document, presentation, and even spreadsheet. That’s right – Microsoft Office Themes can be used across Word, PowerPoint, as well as Excel. In this post, we’ll explain exactly…
PowerPoint slide layouts are the essential framework for your presentation. They contain the placeholders and “rules” that define how your content will be displayed. Placeholders determine the positioning of text, images, video, graphs, etc., while the more detailed formatting is handled by Themes (we’ll cover these in a future post) and the Slide Master. Slide…
Shapes Visual elements such as shapes are one of the best ways to enhance your slides or documents. The Shapes tool – a veteran feature of Office apps, including PowerPoint and Word – looks pretty basic on first glance, but with a bit of creativity you can make these simple objects really stand out. Here are…
Using the right Powerpoint font can have a positive impact on your audience’s understanding of your message, and their reaction to it. Typography is an integral part of design, and it plays a big role in the effectiveness of your PowerPoint presentations. And not just from an aesthetic perspective. The first mistake a lot of…
What are PowerPoint icons? Icons are everywhere. From road signs to clothing labels to smartphone apps, these universal symbols transcend language barriers to communicate information quickly and concisely. By demonstrating concepts in a single, instantly recognisable pictogram, icons dispense with extraneous detail and require less cognitive effort from your audience than bullet points or paragraphs…
Here at Documents With Precision we like to use high-quality stock photos to bring our presentations and documents to life. Research tells us that the human brain processes images 60,000 faster than it does words. The picture superiority effect says we’re much more likely to recall concepts presented as pictures rather than text. Using strong,…