PowerPoint Design Tips by Tim Slade

My Favorite PowerPoint Design Tips

For as long as I can remember, PowerPoint has always been my go-to tool for all types of design. Whether...

How to Use the Selection Pane in PowerPoint

How to Use the Selection Pane in PowerPoint

The most powerful features in PowerPoint are hidden in plain sight. When you stumble across one of these hidden features,...

custom shapes in PowerPoint

How to Create Custom Shapes in PowerPoint

When using PowerPoint to create an eLearning course or presentation, you might assume the only shape options available to you...

blur an image in powerpoint

How to Blur an Image in PowerPoint

I’ve always enjoyed using a blur effect in my eLearning courses and presentations. When properly applied to an image, a...

Drop Shadows in PowerPoint

How to Create Drop Shadows in PowerPoint

When I’m designing and eLearning course or presentation, one of my go-to graphic design techniques I use most often is...

Convert Text to Shapes in PowerPoint

How to Convert Text to Shapes in PowerPoint

I’ve always been a big fan of using PowerPoint to create custom shapes, but I used to find myself opening...

Remove the Background from an Image in PowerPoint

How to Remove the Background from an Image in PowerPoint

When you need to remove the background from an image, your first thought might be to open Adobe Photoshop. That...

New eLearning Designers

5 Must-Watch Webinars for New eLearning Designers

Being thrown into the world of eLearning design can be a whirlwind for anyone! Even if you’re a great instructional...

Animation in eLearning

How to Use Animation in eLearning

Using animation in eLearning is a powerful way to create engaging and informative learning experiences. Sadly, many animations are used...

Write Your First eLearning Storyboard

How to Write Your First eLearning Storyboard

What struggles did you face when writing your very first eLearning storyboard? Collecting and organizing your content into a development-ready...

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