Powerpoint Tips

• Can you clearly see your presentation if you stand 10 feet from your computer monitor?
• Computer monitors have a much higher resolution than most large screen data projection. Presentations created using a computer monitor that will eventually end up being viewed on a television monitor need special consideration.
• Use television-safe fonts, size, and style. Examples are Arial, Helvetica, Palatino, MS Sans Serif, and Lucida Sans.
• Minimum font size should be 18 point. 24-32 point is optimal.
• Use television-safe colors. Colors that aren't highly saturated work best.
• Backgrounds must be low contrast so that the font will show up. Dark backgrounds work best.
• Avoid too much text on each slide. Ample space is needed between lines!
• Make sure screen savers are disabled beforehand.
• Avoid using timed displays. It is hard to predict the exact timing involved when in front of an audience.