A basic overview of Microsoft PowerPoint, including helpful purchase information

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2. Microsoft PowerPoint allows users to create their own presentations, ranging from simple slide shows to sophisticated arrangements

3. Common Tasks PowerPoint has many uses, including Educational, informal, or business presentations Demonstrating slide show tasks in an easy-to-follow manner Previewing media clips or pictures

4. Price Range Microsoft PowerPoint usually comes within the Microsoft Office package which includes software such as: Word, Excel and Outlook. These packages usually range in price from $149.99 to $285.00

5. Microsoft PowerPoint can be used for both Mac and PC; the original PowerPoint was created in 2003 – the appearance has changed considerably since then although the basic format is the same. PowerPoint 2003 PowerPoint 2010

6. PowerPoint functions Music Video clips Pictures Transitions Varied colors …and many more

7. System Requirements for Office 2010 Hard disk: 3 GB Display: 1024 x 576* RAM: 256 MB Computer Processor: 500 MHz

8. Difficulty Level Microsoft PowerPoint is very simple and easy to use; tutorial sites/helpful tip sites include: http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorial3.htm http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR010065457.aspx These websites can help novice learners or anyone experiencing difficulty with Microsoft PowerPoint

9. Citations http://www.nextag.com/Microsoft-2007-Professional-Full-543568846/prices-html http://www.techterms.com/definition/powerpoint http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee624351.aspx

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