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How to Create Custom Slide Show in PowerPoint 2016
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Creating a custom slideshow in PowerPoint 2016 can be a great way to tailor a presentation to different audiences or emphasize specific parts of your content. Custom slideshows allow you to select a subset of slides from your presentation and present them in a specific order. This feature can be especially useful when you have a large presentation and you need to focus on different themes for different sessions. In this guide, we will learn in detail how to create a custom slideshow in PowerPoint 2016.
Understanding custom slide shows
Before we dive into the steps, let's look at what a custom slideshow is. A custom slideshow is a presentation created from a selection of slides taken from the main slideshow. You can rearrange them or select only a few from the entire deck to create a presentation that suits your needs in a particular setting. Creating a custom slideshow does not affect your main presentation; it refers only to the selected slides.
Benefits of custom slideshows
Using a custom slideshow offers several benefits:
- Audience-specific pitch: You can tailor your presentation to different audiences without changing your entire presentation.
- Time management: If you are given less time than expected then focus on certain parts of your presentation.
- Thematic focus: Highlight different topics for different sessions without repeating presentations.
A step-by-step guide to creating a custom slideshow
To start creating a custom slideshow, you first need to open your presentation in PowerPoint 2016. Here are the detailed steps:
Step 1: Access the custom slideshow menu
1. Click the Slide Show tab in the PowerPoint ribbon at the top of the window.
2. In the Slide Show tab, look for the Start Slide Show group.
3. Click the Custom Slideshow button. This will open a drop-down menu.
Step 2: Create a new custom slideshow
1. From the drop-down menu, select Custom Show.... This will open the Custom Show dialog box.
2. In the Custom Show dialog box, click the New... button.
3. A new dialog box named 'Define Custom Show' will appear.
4. Name your custom slideshow by typing it in the Slide Show Name field.
Step 3: Choose slides for your custom slideshow
1. In the Slides in presentation box, you will see a list of all the slides in your presentation.
2. Click the slide you want to include in your custom slideshow.
3. Then, click the Add >> button to add it to your custom show. The slide will move to the Slides box in the custom show.
4. Repeat the above two steps for each additional slide you want to include.
5. If you need to reorder the slides, select a slide in the Slides box in the custom show and use the up and down buttons to change its order.
Step 4: Review and finalize your custom slideshow
After you've selected and ordered the slides for your custom show, double-check to make sure everything is set up correctly:
1. Review the slides in the Custom Show box to confirm the order and selection of slides.
2. When satisfied, click the OK button to close the Define Custom Show dialog box.
3. Your custom slideshow is now created! You'll see it listed in the Custom Show dialog box.
Step 5: Run your custom slideshow
1. In the Custom Show dialog box, select the custom show that you want to present.
2. Click the Show button to begin the presentation. PowerPoint will show only the slides you've selected for the custom show, in the order you've arranged them.
Step 6: Editing an existing custom slideshow
If you need to make changes to an existing custom slide show, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Slide Show tab and click Custom Slide Show, then click Custom Show...
2. In the Custom Show dialog box, select the show you want to edit and click Edit....
3. Make changes as you need by adding, deleting, or rearranging slides in the Edit Custom Show dialog box.
4. Click OK when finished editing.
Saving and sharing your custom slideshow
The custom shows you create are part of your main presentation file, so there's no separate file to save or share. When you save your PowerPoint presentation, all the custom shows you create are saved as well.
Deleting a custom slideshow
If you decide that a custom slideshow is no longer needed, you can delete it:
1. Access the Custom Show dialog box through the Slide Show tab.
2. Select the custom show you want to delete.
3. Click the Delete button. This deletes the custom show, but does not remove any of the slides from the main presentation.
Conclusion
Creating custom slide shows in PowerPoint 2016 is a powerful feature that enables you to customize and tailor your presentations to specific needs or audiences. By selecting only the slides you need, rearranging their order, and creating multiple custom shows in a single presentation file, you can maximize the impact of your presentations while minimizing the effort involved in preparation. Whether you are addressing a client, presenting to different departments, or simply want to focus on certain aspects of your presentation, custom slide shows provide a flexible and efficient solution.
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