{"id":470786,"date":"2022-07-05T18:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/"},"modified":"2022-07-05T18:00:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T15:00:49","slug":"7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"#7 Things You Didn\u2019t Know You Could Do in PowerPoint"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aedc7af6a442\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aedc7af6a442\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/#%E2%80%9C7_Things_You_Didnt_Know_You_Could_Do_in_PowerPoint%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;7 Things You Didn\u2019t Know You Could Do in PowerPoint&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/#1_Remove_an_Image_Background\" >1. Remove an Image Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/#2_Match_Colors_With_the_Eyedropper_Tool\" >2. Match Colors With the Eyedropper Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/#3_Resize_Multiple_Images_or_Objects_at_Once\" >3. Resize Multiple Images or Objects at Once<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/#4_Trim_Videos_Directly_in_PowerPoint\" >4. Trim Videos Directly in PowerPoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/#5_Use_Subtitles_for_Live_Translations\" >5. Use Subtitles for Live Translations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/#6_Create_a_Summary_Zoom_Slide\" >6. Create a Summary Zoom Slide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-powerpoint\/#7_Build_Custom_Shows\" >7. Build Custom Shows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C7_Things_You_Didnt_Know_You_Could_Do_in_PowerPoint%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;7 Things You Didn\u2019t Know You Could Do in PowerPoint&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-735949\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/microsoft-powerpoint-logo-new.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft PowerPoint logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Some features in Microsoft PowerPoint stand out like creating animations, adding slide transitions, and inserting charts, shapes, and 3D models. But then there are those features that are a bit hidden.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to improve your slides as you build them or enhance your presentation of the slideshow, check out these things you may not realize you can do in PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Remove_an_Image_Background\"><\/span>1. Remove an Image Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You have plenty of options for editing images in PowerPoint. You can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/681504\/how-to-crop-a-picture-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/\">crop a photo, blur an image, and flip a picture. But one of the best image editing features in PowerPoint is the ability to remove the background.<\/p>\n<p>Select the image and go to the Picture Format tab that displays. Click \u201cRemove Background\u201d on the left side in the Adjust section of the ribbon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808448\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PictureFormatRemoveBackground-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Remove Background on the Picture Format tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"406\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see the background of your picture dim leaving the subject in focus. You can then adjust the image by marking additional areas to remove or others to keep. Select one of these options on the left side of the ribbon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808447\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MarkKeep-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mark parts of the background to keep\" width=\"650\" height=\"407\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you finish, pick \u201cKeep Changes\u201d to save your adjustments. If you change your mind, pick \u201cDiscard All Changes\u201d instead.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808446\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RemovedBackground-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Removed background from an image in PowerPoint\" width=\"650\" height=\"367\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Match_Colors_With_the_Eyedropper_Tool\"><\/span>2. Match Colors With the Eyedropper Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Slideshows are about visuals. So if you want a presentation with a consistent, professional, and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ealing appearance, you can use exact color matches with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/778003\/how-to-match-colors-with-the-eyedropper-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/\">eyedropper tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Match Colors With the Eyedropper in Microsoft PowerPoint<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Select an item whose color you want to change and match to another. This can be a shape, text, or an object. Go to the color picker for the type of item you select. For instance, you can use the Home tab to use the Font Color or Shape Fill.<\/p>\n<p>Pick \u201cEyedropper\u201d in the drop-down list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808451\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SelectEyedropper-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Eyedropper in the Font Color drop-down\" width=\"650\" height=\"283\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When your cursor changes to an eyedropper, click the color you want to use. You can do this within PowerPoint or another application.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808450\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UseEyedropper-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Using the eyedropper\" width=\"650\" height=\"368\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see your item instantly change to that color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808449\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UsedEyedropper-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Used the eyedropper to change a color\" width=\"650\" height=\"368\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Resize_Multiple_Images_or_Objects_at_Once\"><\/span>3. Resize Multiple Images or Objects at Once<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you add images or other objects to a slide, you may want them to all be the same size. You don\u2019t have to resize them one at a time to accomplish this. Yes, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/402335\/how-to-automatically-size-pictures-in-powerpoint\/\">resize multiple images to the same size at once in PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<p>Select the images or objects you want to resize. You can do this by holding Ctrl on Windows or Command on Mac as you click each one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808453\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SelectImages-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select images on a slide\" width=\"650\" height=\"387\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to the tab for the type of item. For instance, if you select images, go to the Picture Format tab, or for a shape, go to the Shape Format tab.<\/p>\n<p>On the right side of the ribbon in the Size section, enter either a height or width and press Enter or Return.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808452\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ResizeImages-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Resized multiple images\" width=\"650\" height=\"462\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see all of your selected items update to the same size.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Trim_Videos_Directly_in_PowerPoint\"><\/span>4. Trim Videos Directly in PowerPoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can easily <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/759185\/how-to-add-a-video-to-a-microsoft-powerpoint-presentation\/\">add a video to your slideshow. But what you might not know is that you can edit it directly in PowerPoint. You can trim a video to your desired length without leaving PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Trim a Video in a Microsoft PowerPoint Slideshow<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Select the video you want to edit and go to the Playback tab. Click \u201cTrim Video\u201d in the Editing section of the ribbon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808456\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PlaybackTrimVideo-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Trim Video on the Playback tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"420\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see your clip appear in the Trim Video box. Drag the slider from the left or right to cut out the beginning or end. You can also use the Start Time and End Time boxes to enter exact times for the trimming.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808455\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TrimVideoSlider-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Using the slider to trim a video\" width=\"442\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Press Play to preview the part you\u2019ve saved. You can make further adjustments if needed and click \u201cOK\u201d to save the change when you finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808454\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TrimVideoPlay-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Preview a trimmed video\" width=\"442\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_Subtitles_for_Live_Translations\"><\/span>5. Use Subtitles for Live Translations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re presenting your slideshow to an audience who speaks a different language or has a hearing impairment, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/773088\/how-to-set-up-and-use-subtitles-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/\">use subtitles in your presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Go to the Slide Show tab and select the Subtitle Settings drop-down arrow. You can pick the Spoken Language and Subtitle Language. Then, change the microphone and pick the position of the subtitles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808458\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SubtitleSettings-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Subtitle Settings in PowerPoint\" width=\"650\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To turn on subtitles before your presentation starts, mark the Always Use Subtitles box above the Subtitle Settings on the Slide Show tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808459\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UseSubtitles-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Always Use Subtitles checkbox\" width=\"650\" height=\"101\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To turn on subtitles during your presentation, right-click a slide and pick \u201cStart Subtitles\u201d in the shortcut menu. If you\u2019re using Presenter View, simply click the Toggle Subtitles icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808457\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ToggleSubtitles-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Create_a_Summary_Zoom_Slide\"><\/span>6. Create a Summary Zoom Slide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/784408\/how-to-create-a-table-of-contents-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/\">table of contents slide is a handy way to jump to different slides, a Summary Zoom slide is an attractive alternative. This feature places linked thumbnails of your slides on one slide and lets you move to one while displaying a zoom effect.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can create a Summary Zoom on Windows with Microsoft 365 or PowerPoint 2019 and later.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Go to the Insert tab and choose Zoom &gt; Summary Zoom in the Links section of the ribbon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808463\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/InsertSummaryZoom-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Summary Zoom on the Insert tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"184\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the Insert Summary Zoom box appears, choose the slides you want to use and click \u201cInsert.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808462\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SummaryZoomSlides-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Slide selection box for the Summary Zoom\" width=\"650\" height=\"394\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see your Summary Zoom slide as the first slide in your presentation. You can then add a title or other text as you like.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808461\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SummaryZoom-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Summary Zoom slide\" width=\"650\" height=\"368\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you present your slideshow, just click one of the thumbnails to move to that slide.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Build_Custom_Shows\"><\/span>7. Build Custom Shows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that you can create mini presentations from your main slideshow? With <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/730405\/how-to-create-a-custom-show-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/\">custom shows, you can set up smaller slideshows with only the slides you want. This allows you to create different presentations for different audiences from the same slideshow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Create a Custom Show in Microsoft PowerPoint<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Go to the Slide Show tab, click the Custom Slide Show drop-down arrow, and pick \u201cCustom Shows.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808467\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SlideShowCustomShows-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Custom Shows on the Slide Show tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"154\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cNew\u201d in the next window. Then name the show and pick the slides you want in it in the following window.<\/p>\n<p>Once you select the slides you want on the left, click \u201cAdd\u201d to insert them in the show. You can use the Up and Down buttons to rearrange the slides if you like. When you finish, click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808466\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DefineCustomShow-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Slide selection for a custom show\" width=\"650\" height=\"279\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see your new custom show in the list. You can then create another or use \u201cShow\u201d to present that custom show. Return to this same spot to present the show later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808465\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CustomShows-PowerPointDidntKnowFeatures.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Custom Shows in PowerPoint\" width=\"484\" height=\"223\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully you find a pleasant surprise on this list that helps you with your next PowerPoint presentation! 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