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Scan

Pictures can be imported into PowerPoint from a scanner or a digital camera if the hardware is TWAIN-compatible.

Shadow

You can apply shadows to drawing objects by selecting the Shadow Style button on the Drawing toolbar.

Slide Master

This controls text characteristics, background color, and special effects, such as shadowing and bullet style. It also contains placeholders for text and layout attributes such as headers and footers.

Slide show

An ordered presentation of slides, often accompanied by narration or animation and other special effects.

Slide Sorter view

The whole presentation is shown in miniature. You can add slide transitions, rearrange slides, and preview them in this view.

Spell check

You may spell check your documents in PowerPoint as you do in other Office applications. You can have PowerPoint check your spelling as you type, or you can have the spell check done all at one time.

Style checker

PowerPoint automatically checks your presentation for consistency and style. The Office Assistant must be turned on to make this feature available.

Summary Slide

By clicking the Summary Slide button on the Slide Sorter toolbar, you can create a slide that contains all the agenda items for the presentation.