The Do’s of PowerPoint Presentations

In our last blog post, we told you the “don’ts” of PowerPoint presentations. Now, let’s take a look at the “do’s”.

Here are some tips for an effective PowerPoint presentation:

Use legible font size

36 to 40 points for titles is good. Body copy, which is properly bulleted, should be at least 24 points.

Be concise

Be concise with your content. A good rule of thumb in this regard is to cut the paragraphs down to sentences, sentences into phrases and phrases into concise keywords. Keywords help your audience focus on your message. Use these keywords as bullet points on slides.

Maximum readability

Don't stuff your presentation with paragraphs (see above). Use normal case and punctuate sparingly. Do not use "ALL CAPS" which seems awkward.

Make every word and visual count

Every word and visual in your PowerPoint presentations should help you convey your intended message in the strongest possible way.

Limit the number of slides

A good rule of thumb is one slide per minute.

Follow these tips and you’ll have a successful presentation!

Remember, PowerPoint is a tool to enhance your presentation. Don't let your presentation slides overwhelm you and your message.