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# Think Outside The Slide

Create & deliver effective PowerPoint presentations

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## Posts

- [Present a PDF report on Zoom so it engages the audience](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/present-a-pdf-report-on-zoom-so-it-engages-the-audience/)
- [8 Principles of Effective Data Visuals](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/8-principles-of-effective-data-visuals/)
- [Communicating Effectively with Data (virtual) (Feb 12, 13, 19, 20 2025)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/communicating-effectively-with-data-virtual-feb-12-13-1920-2025/)
- [Communicating Effectively with Data (Toronto) (November 3, 4 2025)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/communicating-effectively-with-data-toronto-november-3-4-2025/)
- [Communicating Effectively with Data (Toronto) (April 23, 24 2025)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/communicating-effectively-with-data-toronto-april-23-24-2025/)
- [Half-day virtual session for Graduate Diploma in Business students (May 19, 2022)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-virtual-session-for-graduate-diploma-in-business-students-may-19-2022/)
- [Half-day virtual session for MBA students (February 6, 2025)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-virtual-session-for-mba-students-february-6-2025/)
- [Panelist at AFP Report Renovations: Improve Your Reporting Visualizations webinar (April 27, 2022)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/panelist-at-afp-report-renovations-improve-your-reporting-visualizations-webinar-april-27-2022/)
- [CPABC Course: How to Present Financial Data Effectively Using PowerPoint (July 12, 2022; Virtual)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cpabc-course-how-to-present-financial-data-effectively-using-powerpoint-july-12-2022-virtual/)
- [CPABC Course: Hands-on Tools and Techniques for Creating Effective Financial Visuals in Excel and PowerPoint (July 13, 2022; Virtual)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cpabc-course-hands-on-tools-and-techniques-for-creating-effective-financial-visuals-in-excel-and-powerpoint-july-13-2022-virtual/)
- [Smith Business Insight Webinar: Turning Data into Action: Strategies for Clear Communication](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/smith-business-insight-webinar-turning-data-into-action-strategies-for-clear-communication/)
- [Virtual Meeting Attendee Guides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/virtual-meeting-attendee-guides/)
- [Sort values and separate above/below target; Automatically updates; Excel Chart Tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/sort-values-and-separate-above-below-target-automatically-updates-excel-chart-tutorial/)
- [Hybrid presenting breakthrough! Share slides, see notes & virtual attendees; OREI SplitExtend](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-presenting-breakthrough-share-slides-see-notes-virtual-attendees-orei-splitextend/)
- [Use video beside slides for hybrid presenting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-video-beside-slides-for-hybrid-presenting/)
- [Use Symbol Characters in PowerPoint Instead of Shapes for Progress/Rating; Step-by-step tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-symbol-characters-in-powerpoint-instead-of-shapes-for-progress-rating-step-by-step-tutorial/)
- [Arrange icons/images and related text neatly on a PowerPoint slide; Step-by-step tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/arrange-icons-images-and-related-text-neatly-on-a-powerpoint-slide-step-by-step-tutorial/)
- [Reveal the correct answer for a multiple-choice question in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/reveal-the-correct-answer-for-a-multiple-choice-question-in-powerpoint-step-by-step-tutorial/)
- [Put text on any image so it is easy to see in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/put-text-on-any-image-so-it-is-easy-to-see-in-powerpoint-step-by-step-tutorial/)
- [Zoom in and Pan around a website image using Morph; Step-by-step tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/zoom-in-and-pan-around-a-website-image-using-morph-step-by-step-tutorial/)
- [Highlight correct answer for a multiple-choice question in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/highlight-correct-answer-for-a-multiple-choice-question-in-powerpoint-step-by-step-tutorial/)
- [Make text quotes more visual on PowerPoint slides; Step-by-step tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/make-text-quotes-more-visual-on-powerpoint-slides-step-by-step-tutorial/)
- [Advanced alignment techniques for shapes in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/advanced-alignment-techniques-for-shapes-in-powerpoint-step-by-step-tutorial/)
- [Video Beside Slides Built into Zoom Sharing! New Feature January 2024!](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/video-beside-slides-built-into-zoom-sharing-new-feature-january-2024/)
- [A lesson from Arthur Newman on cropping images in PowerPoint presentations](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/a-lesson-from-arthur-newman-on-cropping-images-in-powerpoint-presentations/)
- [Display your iPad screen from your computer in a Microsoft Teams meeting to show an app or use as a whiteboard (Windows or Mac)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/display-your-ipad-screen-from-your-computer-in-a-microsoft-teams-meeting-to-show-an-app-or-use-as-a-whiteboard-windows-or-mac/)
- [Use an iPad as a second screen for a laptop using HDMI - no app required!](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-an-ipad-as-a-second-screen-for-a-laptop/)
- [Creating custom iPhone wallpaper images using PowerPoint](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/creating-custom-iphone-wallpaper-images-using-powerpoint/)
- [Accurate Timeline Visual to Replace PowerPoint Designer Options](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/accurate-timeline-visual-to-replace-powerpoint-designer-options/)
- [Let AI create bullet points from paragraphs of text on PowerPoint slides with Copilot in Edge](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/let-ai-create-bullet-points-from-paragraphs-of-text-on-powerpoint-slides-with-copilot-in-edge/)
- [Excel Chart Hacks from Excel Virtually Global 2023 conference session](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-chart-hacks-from-excel-virtually-global-2023-conference-session/)
- [How to add a custom background for a Teams meeting November 2023](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-add-a-custom-background-for-a-teams-meeting-november-2023/)
- [Use a 2nd laptop as a cheater monitor to see PowerPoint slides & speaker notes (in-person & hybrid)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-a-2nd-laptop-as-a-cheater-monitor-to-see-powerpoint-slides-speaker-notes-in-person-hybrid/)
- [Use a second laptop as a second HDMI screen monitor for your primary laptop (Windows or Mac)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-a-second-laptop-as-a-second-screen-for-your-primary-laptop-windows-or-mac/) - Don't have a monitor to use as a second screen? Use a video capture device to connect a second laptop as a monitor. Any combo of Windows & Mac laptops.
- [Use HDMI to connect a laptop to a desktop PC as a second monitor/screen (Windows)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-hdmi-to-connect-a-laptop-to-a-desktop-pc-as-a-second-monitor-screen-windows/)
- [Genius Hack to Turn 1 Windows Laptop Screen into 2 Screens Using HDMI](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/genius-hack-to-turn-1-windows-laptop-screen-into-1-screens-using-hdmi/)
- [Here’s how to use a laptop as a second monitor connecting it with HDMI (Windows & Mac any combination)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/heres-how-to-use-a-laptop-as-a-second-monitor-connecting-it-with-hdmi-windows-mac-any-combination/)
- [Resources for Excel Virtually Global 2023 session](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/resources-for-excel-virtually-global-2023-session/)
- [Summer 2022 in-person and hybrid presentation setup: bringing virtual presentation advantages to hybrid and in-person meetings](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/summer-2022-in-person-and-hybrid-presentation-setup-bringing-virtual-presentation-advantages-to-hybrid-and-in-person-meetings/) - For in-person & hybrid meetings I now use a second screen so I can easily bring in content other than slides, just like in virtual meetings. Learn more about the equipment I am using.
- [Excel Dataviz Tutorial: Show Max, Min, & Scores for multiple criteria](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-dataviz-tutorial-show-max-min-scores-for-multiple-criteria/)
- [Remove the background of a photo from your iPhone and add it to a PowerPoint slide](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/remove-the-background-of-a-photo-from-your-iphone-and-add-it-to-a-powerpoint-slide/)
- [Getting the help you need to create your PowerPoint slides quicker](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/getting-the-help-you-need-to-create-your-powerpoint-slides-quicker/)
- [Virtual presenting is here to stay, so you need to get better at it](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/virtual-presenting-is-here-to-stay-so-you-need-to-get-better-at-it/)
- [Why hasn’t anyone told you about that feature of PowerPoint?](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/why-hasnt-anyone-told-you-about-that-feature-of-powerpoint/)
- [Slide makeovers for non-financial metrics](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeovers-for-non-financial-metrics/)
- [Conditional formatting for Excel column charts](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/conditional-formatting-for-excel-column-charts/)
- [Using superscript numbers to add footnotes to financial reports and graphs in Excel](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-superscript-numbers-to-add-footnotes-to-financial-reports-and-graphs-in-excel/)
- [Camera zoom and controls for the Logitech C920 webcam in a Microsoft Teams meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/camera-zoom-and-controls-for-the-logitech-c920-webcam-in-a-microsoft-teams-meeting/) - Use the Logitech Capture app to provide a Teams meeting with a zoomed in video feed. Instructions and video.
- [How to see the participants in a Teams meeting when you are sharing your screen or content](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-see-the-participants-in-a-teams-meeting-when-you-are-sharing-your-screen-or-content/)
- [Late 2021 update: New app to Control Logitech webcam (C920, Brio, C922, C930 & more)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/late-2021-update-new-app-to-control-logitech-webcam-c920-brio-c922-c930-more/)
- [Control Logitech webcam (C920, Brio, C922, C930 & more) in Zoom and Teams meetings (Windows or Mac)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/control-logitech-webcam-c920-brio-c922-c930-more-in-zoom-and-teams-meetings-windows-or-mac/) - Use the Logitech Camera Settings app with a C920, Brio, etc to zoom in on your face when you are on a Teams or Zoom meeting. Instructions & video.
- [How to present an Income or Profit and Loss Statement](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-present-an-income-or-profit-and-loss-statement/) - Instead of the typical table of numbers, see examples of ways to visually present income statement or P&L information using graphs
- [Presenting the income or P&L statement: Show how revenue less expenses results in net income](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presenting-the-income-or-pl-statement-show-how-revenue-less-expenses-results-in-net-income/)
- [Playing a YouTube video in a Zoom meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/playing-a-youtube-video-in-a-zoom-meeting/) - Play a clip from a YouTube video in a Zoom meeting. Step-by-step instructions with a video. Option to include closed captions from the video.
- [Playing a YouTube video in a Microsoft Teams meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/playing-a-youtube-video-in-a-microsoft-teams-meeting/) - Play a clip from a YouTube video in a Teams meeting. Step-by-step instructions with a video. Option to include closed captions from the video.
- [Present with your video beside your PowerPoint slides in Microsoft Teams or Zoom (Windows)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/present-with-your-video-beside-your-powerpoint-slides-in-microsoft-teams-or-zoom/) - Display your video beside your PowerPoint slides using only apps in Windows 10, no additional software required. Detailed instructions & video.
- [Expert Tips for Using PowerPoint Presenter View (2 screens, Windows) in Zoom or Teams](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/expert-tips-for-using-powerpoint-presenter-view-2-screens-windows-in-zoom-or-teams/) - If you use PowerPoint Presenter View, learn how to zoom in on a slide, jump to any slide, draw on a slide and more with these expert tips - video included
- [Using PowerPoint Presenter View with 1 screen in Zoom on a Mac](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-powerpoint-presenter-view-with-1-screen-in-zoom-on-a-mac/) - Detailed instructions and video for using PowerPoint Presenter View with 1 screen in a Zoom meeting on a Mac
- [Using PowerPoint Presenter View with 1 screen in Zoom on Windows](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-powerpoint-presenter-view-with-1-screen-in-zoom-on-windows/) - Detailed instructions and video for using PowerPoint Presenter View to just share slides while you see your notes with 1 screen in a Zoom meeting in Windows
- [4 Options for How to Present a PowerPoint Slide Show in a Zoom meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/4-options-for-how-to-present-a-powerpoint-slide-show-in-a-zoom-meeting/) - Sharing PowerPoint slides in Zoom? Here are your options with videos of what you and the audience see. Includes Presenter View and video beside slides options.
- [5 Options for How to Present a PowerPoint Slide Show in a Microsoft Teams meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/5-options-for-how-to-present-a-powerpoint-slide-show-in-a-microsoft-teams-meeting/) - Sharing PowerPoint slides in Teams? Here are your options with videos of what you and the audience see. Includes Presenter View and video beside slides options.
- [Options for adding another screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Teams or Zoom presentations](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/options-for-adding-a-second-screen-to-use-powerpoint-presenter-view-in-teams-or-zoom-presentations/) - PowerPoint Presenter View works best with two screens. Here are 9 ways to add a second screen to your laptop so you can use all the expert features of Presenter View.
- [How many PowerPoint slides should you have for a job interview presentation?](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-many-powerpoint-slides-should-you-have-for-a-job-interview-presentation/)
- [Excel Chart Hack: Put data series labels in the bars of a bar chart instead of the legend](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-chart-hack-put-data-series-labels-in-the-bars-of-a-bar-chart-instead-of-the-legend/)
- [Create a graph in PowerPoint using data and formulas from Excel for increased functionality](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-graph-in-powerpoint-using-data-and-formulas-from-excel-for-increased-functionality/)
- [Cool effect for presenting Excel column charts/graphs in PowerPoint | Morph alternative hack](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cool-effect-for-presenting-excel-column-charts-graphs-in-powerpoint-morph-alternative-hack/)
- [Resources to nail your job interview presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/resources-to-nail-your-job-interview-presentation/)
- [Go beyond the basic Excel charts to impress recruiters in a job interview presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/go-beyond-the-basic-excel-charts-to-impress-recruiters-in-a-job-interview-presentation/)
- [Here’s how to start creating graphs in Excel to visualize data for a job interview presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/heres-how-to-start-creating-graphs-in-excel-to-visualize-data-for-a-job-interview-presentation/)
- [Lessons in creating effective Excel charts from the October 2019 SWD Challenge](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/lessons-in-creating-effective-excel-charts-from-the-october-2019-swd-challenge/)
- [Excel bar chart with conditional formatting based on MoM change %](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-bar-chart-with-conditional-formatting-based-on-mom-change/)
- [7 steps to make one line stand out in a spaghetti line graph](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/7-steps-to-make-one-line-stand-out-in-a-spaghetti-line-graph/)
- [Showing skill level ratings; Slide Makeover #96](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-skill-level-ratings-slide-makeover-96/)
- [Comparing product sales trends; Slide Makeover #97](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/comparing-product-sales-trends-slide-makeover-97/)
- [Showing Sales & YoY variance; Slide Makeover #98](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-sales-slide-makeover-98/)
- [Showing variance to plan; Slide Makeover #99](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-variance-to-plan-slide-makeover-99/)
- [Comparing results to goals; Slide Makeover #100](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/comparing-results-to-goals-slide-makeover-100/)
- [Comparing values to a standard; Slide Makeover #101](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/comparing-values-to-a-standard-slide-makeover-101/)
- [Reporting related results; Slide Makeover #102](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/reporting-related-results-slide-makeover-102/)
- [Showing variance to plan; Slide Makeover #103](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-variance-to-plan-slide-makeover-103/)
- [How to create a time scale in PowerPoint for timeline visuals, Gantt charts, and other time-based visuals](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-create-a-time-scale-in-powerpoint-for-timeline-visuals-gantt-charts-and-other-time-based-visuals/) - Six options for creating the time scale for a timeline visual. No add-ins required. All in PowerPoint and Excel. Includes Gantt chart options.
- [Create a sliding timeline visual in PowerPoint to show many time periods or events](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-sliding-timeline-visual-in-powerpoint-to-show-many-time-periods-or-events/)
- [AFP Article June 6 2022](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/afp-article-june-6-2022/)
- [FinancialViz: waterfall chart using rectangles instead of Excel introduces doubt](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-waterfall-chart-using-rectangles-instead-of-excel-introduces-doubt/)
- [FinancialViz: “cool” visual doesn’t give accurate comparison](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-cool-visual-doesnt-give-accurate-comparison/)
- [FinancialViz: Non-zero-based column graphs mislead the viewer](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-non-zero-based-column-graphs-mislead-the-viewer/)
- [AFP Online: 5 Ways to Visualize Data: Thanksgiving Edition](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/afp-online-5-ways-to-visualize-data-thanksgiving-edition/)
- [Use graphs instead of tables of numbers in a job interview presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-graphs-instead-of-tables-of-numbers-in-a-job-interview-presentation/)
- [Three ways to use PowerPoint’s built-in content to make a job interview presentation more visual & more effective](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/three-ways-to-use-powerpoints-built-in-content-to-make-a-job-interview-presentation-more-visual-more-effective/)
- [Four tips for impressing recruiters during a Teams presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/four-tips-for-impressing-recruiters-during-a-teams-presentation/)
- [Three tips to prepare for your next virtual job interview presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/three-tips-to-prepare-for-your-next-virtual-job-interview-presentation/)
- [P2F2](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/p2f2/)
- [Have two connections to the same Teams meeting on one computer so you can see what attendees will see when sharing content](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/have-two-connections-to-the-same-teams-meeting-on-one-computer-so-you-can-see-what-attendees-will-see-when-sharing-content/)
- [Use this hack to add the data series names in the columns of a graph instead of using a legend in Excel](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-this-hack-to-add-the-data-series-names-in-the-columns-of-a-graph-instead-of-using-a-legend-in-excel/)
- [EffectiveHybridPresentations.com: A guide to delivering effective PowerPoint presentations in hybrid meetings that have in-room and virtual attendees](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/a-guide-to-delivering-effective-powerpoint-presentations-in-hybrid-meetings-that-have-in-room-and-virtual-attendees/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 11: Use one device in the room for audio](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-11-use-one-device-in-the-room-for-audio/)
- [Solve inconsistent audio quality in hybrid meetings with an Anker PowerConf speaker](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/solve-inconsistent-audio-quality-in-hybrid-meetings-with-an-anker-powerconf-speaker/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover: Table of metrics to 3 visuals based on the message for each metric](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-makeover-table-of-metrics-to-3-visuals-based-on-the-message-for-each-metric/)
- [Resources for Creating Excel charts that are easy to update and re-use session](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/resources-for-creating-excel-charts-that-are-easy-to-update-and-re-use-session/)
- [Thank the creators of YouTube videos that solve your problem](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/thank-the-creators-of-youtube-videos-that-solve-your-problem/)
- [FinancialViz makeover: Make a Top 5 / Bottom 5 bar chart communicate clearly](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-makeover-make-a-top-5-bottom-5-bar-chart-communicate-clearly/)
- [YouTube is a poor substitute for a customized software training course](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/youtube-is-a-poor-substitute-for-a-customized-software-training-course/)
- [Moving from WFH to the office: Attending a hybrid meeting or presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/moving-from-wfh-to-the-office-attending-a-hybrid-meeting-or-presentation/)
- [Moving from WFH to the office: Introduction](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/moving-from-wfh-to-the-office-introduction/)
- [Fixing the “Values don’t add to 100% because of rounding” issue in Excel pie charts & tables](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/fixing-the-values-dont-add-to-100-because-of-rounding-issue-in-excel-pie-charts-tables/)
- [Lessons from a Hybrid Class Reunion Event – Introduction](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/lessons-from-a-hybrid-class-reunion-event-introduction/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 12: Have one place for details](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-12-have-one-place-for-details/)
- [Why “We’ll send one person to a public course and then they can train the entire department” doesn’t actually improve productivity](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/why-well-send-one-person-to-a-public-course-and-then-they-can-train-the-entire-department-doesnt-actually-improve-productivity/)
- [Use critical thinking skills to accurately interpret a graph (& create accurate graphs yourself)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-critical-thinking-skills-to-accurately-interpret-a-graph-create-accurate-graphs-yourself/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 9: Have multiple cameras for views of the room and the presenter](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-9-have-multiple-cameras-for-views-of-the-room-and-the-presenter/)
- [Why today’s Apple Watch Series 8 and iPhone 14 launch is not a model you should follow in your business presentations](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/why-todays-apple-watch-series-8-and-iphone-14-launch-is-not-a-model-you-should-follow-in-your-business-presentations/)
- [“Our staff don’t have time for training!” Why this myth is hurting many Canadian businesses and leading to “quiet quitting”](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/our-staff-dont-have-time-for-training-why-this-myth-is-hurting-many-canadian-businesses-and-leading-to-quiet-quitting/)
- [Excel/PowerPoint tip: Accurately estimating the values in a column/bar/line chart image](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-powerpoint-tip-accurately-estimating-the-values-in-a-column-bar-line-chart-image/)
- [Dual-axis graph makeover: create a better visual for your data using Excel](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/dual-axis-graph-makeover-create-a-better-visual-for-your-data-using-excel/)
- [5 Tips for handling the increased financial reporting workload after colleagues get laid off](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/5-tips-for-handling-the-increased-financial-reporting-workload-after-colleagues-get-laid-off/) - Practical tips for creating financial charts quicker in Excel
- [How to use a single Excel stacked bar chart for multiple diverging bar charts to report variance (planning a complex chart in Excel)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-use-a-single-excel-stacked-bar-chart-for-multiple-diverging-bar-charts-to-report-variance-planning-a-complex-chart-in-excel/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 10: Introduce the remote attendees to the people in the room](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-10-introduce-the-remote-attendees-to-the-people-in-the-room/) - In a hybrid meeting we need to connect the people who are in the room with those who are attending virtually. Don’t just hope this will happen. Be deliberate about it and plan introductions to help people connect.
- [Annotations on shared content is coming to Teams](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/annotations-on-shared-content-is-coming-to-teams/)
- [Excel Chart Tip: Add a goal or target line to a bar chart](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-chart-tip-add-a-goal-or-target-line-to-a-bar-chart/) - Add a goal or target line to ranked data in a bar chart to quickly show performance above or below the goal. Full Excel video tutorial.
- [Excel Chart Tip: Add a CAGR line callout to a column chart](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-chart-tip-add-a-cagr-line-callout-to-a-column-chart/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 8: Separate content and meeting control](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-8-separate-content-and-meeting-control/) - In hybrid meetings, have two screens or laptops so one can control the content in the meeting and the other controls the meeting platform.
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 7: Create a custom screen background](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-7-create-a-custom-screen-background/)
- [EffectiveVirtualPresentations.com: Articles for presenters in Microsoft Teams and Zoom online meetings](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/articles-for-presenters-in-microsoft-teams-and-zoom-online-meetings/)
- [Which Logitech webcam camera software app should you use for Windows & Mac](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/which-logitech-webcam-camera-software-app-should-you-use-for-windows-mac/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 6: Consider a second screen close to you](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-6-consider-a-second-screen-close-to-you/)
- [Use the INDIRECT function to create similar charts in Excel quickly and easily](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-the-indirect-function-to-create-similar-charts-in-excel-quickly-and-easily/)
- [5 Tips for working on PowerPoint slides as a group that will save time pulling the final presentation together](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/5-tips-for-working-on-powerpoint-slides-as-a-group-that-will-save-time-pulling-the-final-presentation-together/) - Do you do group presentations at work or in school? Want to make pulling the slides from each person together easier at the end? Here are 5 tips to make creating and delivering group presentations easier.
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 5: Know important OS shortcut keys](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-5-know-important-os-shortcut-keys/)
- [Use Windows Magnifier to help people see your screen when demonstrating software or code](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-windows-magnifier-to-help-people-see-your-screen-when-demonstrating-software-or-code/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 4: Make sure you can see the cursor and interface](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-4-make-sure-you-can-see-the-cursor-and-interface/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 3: Plan and Test your hybrid meeting setup](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-3-plan-and-test-your-hybrid-meeting-setup/)
- [CPA BC In Focus magazine May/June 2022](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cpa-bc-in-focus-magazine-may-june-2022/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 2: Give the meeting as many resources and as much bandwidth as possible](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-2-give-the-meeting-as-many-resources-and-as-much-bandwidth-as-possible/)
- [Hybrid Event Lesson 1: You can run a Zoom meeting on cellular data](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hybrid-event-lesson-1-you-can-run-a-zoom-meeting-on-cellular-data/)
- [AFP Article May 20 2022](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/afp-article-may-20-2022/)
- [The Globe and Mail June 16 2022](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-june-16-2022/)
- [Hands-on Tools and Techniques for Creating Effective Financial Visuals in Excel and PowerPoint (February 18, 2021; Vancouver, BC)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/hands-on-tools-and-techniques-for-creating-effective-financial-visuals-in-excel-and-powerpoint-february-18-2021-vancouver-bc/)
- [Half-day virtual session for MBA students (February 1, 2021)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-virtual-session-for-mba-students-february-1-2021/)
- [Virtual sessions for healthcare company (October 16 - December 11, 2020)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/virtual-sessions-for-pharma-company-october-16-december-11-2020/)
- [No more "next slide please"; Share keyboard and mouse control with other presenters in Teams & Zoom](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/no-more-next-slide-please-share-keyboard-and-mouse-control-with-other-presenters-in-teams-zoom/)
- [Use Edge Picture in picture to display your webcam beside PowerPoint slides in Teams or Zoom](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-edge-picture-in-picture-to-display-your-webcam-beside-powerpoint-slides-in-teams-or-zoom/) - Edge Picture in picture allows you to pop your webcam video out of a browser and place it beside your PowerPoint slides when you present in Teams or Zoom
- [Share slides and see your notes in Presenter View if Zoom doesn’t show the "Portion of the screen" sharing option](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/share-slides-and-see-your-notes-in-presenter-view-if-zoom-doesnt-show-the-portion-of-the-screen-sharing-option/)
- [Spring 2022 Teams Presenter mode options for video position and size beside slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/spring-2022-teams-presenter-mode-options-for-video-position-and-size-beside-slides/)
- [Excel Tip: Copy Excel cells to text box table in PowerPoint to animate by row](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-tip-copy-excel-cells-to-text-box-table-in-powerpoint-to-animate-by-row/)
- [Excel Tip: Color conditional formatting of directional indicator symbols in cells](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-tip-color-conditional-formatting-of-directional-indicator-symbols-in-cells/)
- [The Globe and Mail March 24 2022](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-march-24-2022/)
- [Presentations at in-person meetings shouldn’t go back to the way they were before](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presentations-at-in-person-meetings-shouldnt-go-back-to-the-way-they-were-before/) - Don't go back to standing beside the screen to present in meetings. Sit at the table and use your laptop to include other content to make the presentation more effective.
- [Use Windows Magnifier to zoom in and pan around a slide or other content in a Zoom or Teams meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-windows-magnifier-to-zoom-in-and-pan-around-a-slide-or-other-content-in-a-zoom-or-teams-meeting/) - Zoom in and Pan around complex visuals, applications, or websites when presenting in Teams, Zoom, Webex, or Google Meet by using the Windows Magnifier
- [AFP article February 25, 2022](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/afp-article-february-25-2022/)
- [Virtual meeting attendees look at your video while you are sharing slides – 6 tips to make your meeting video effective](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/virtual-meeting-attendees-look-at-your-video-while-you-are-sharing-slides-6-tips-to-make-your-meeting-video-effective/)
- [Force a column, bar, or line chart in Excel to start at zero](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/force-a-column-bar-or-line-chart-in-excel-to-start-at-zero/)
- [Fix PowerPoint Presenter View displaying the slides on the wrong screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/fix-powerpoint-presenter-view-displaying-the-slides-on-the-wrong-screen/) - Problem: PowerPoint shows Presenter View on the external screen and the slides on your laptop screen instead of the other way around. Here's the solution.
- [Should you have 2 webcams active for Zoom and Teams meetings? Here are 3 situations where you might consider this setup.](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/two-webcams/) - This article describes 3 situations where you might consider having 2 webcams active in a Teams or Zoom meeting, including when using Cameo in PowerPoint
- [The strategic use of color in Excel charts](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-strategic-use-of-color-in-excel-charts/)
- [Why Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and remotes are preferred over ones with dongles](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/why-bluetooth-keyboards-mice-and-remotes-are-preferred-over-ones-with-dongles/) - Your USB 3 ports or devices may be interfering with your wireless mouse, keyboard or remote. It is a known issue and why you should use Bluetooth devices instead.
- [Ways to reduce bandwidth when presenting in a virtual meeting to improve the experience for attendees using low-speed or cellular connections](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/ways-to-reduce-bandwidth-when-presenting-in-a-virtual-meeting-to-improve-the-experience-for-attendees-using-low-speed-or-cellular-connections/)
- [Play a YouTube video in a clean browser window in Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/play-a-youtube-video-in-a-clean-browser-window-in-teams-zoom-or-google-meet/) - Use this hack to create a browser window that plays a YouTube video in a Teams or Zoom meeting without ads or the other distractions of a typical YouTube page.
- [Options for sharing PowerPoint slides in Webex (including Presenter View)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/options-for-sharing-powerpoint-slides-in-webex-including-presenter-view/) - Different ways to share PowerPoint slides in a Webex meeting, including Presenter View. Recommendations for 1 or 2 screen setups.
- [Seeing your Speaking Notes in PowerPoint while presenting slides in a Zoom meeting if you only have one screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/seeing-your-speaking-notes-in-powerpoint-while-presenting-slides-in-a-zoom-meeting-if-you-only-have-one-screen/) - Four options for seeing your speaking notes while sharing just the slides in a Zoom meeting with or without using Presenter View.
- [Seeing your Speaking Notes in PowerPoint while presenting slides in Microsoft Teams if you only have one screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/seeing-your-speaking-notes-in-powerpoint-while-presenting-slides-in-microsoft-teams-if-you-only-have-one-screen/) - Learn the four options to see your notes and slides in a Teams meeting without using Presenter View in PowerPoint.
- [The Complete Guide to Using PowerPoint Presenter View in Teams – 1 or 2 screens, Windows or Mac](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-complete-guide-to-using-powerpoint-presenter-view-in-teams-1-or-2-screens-windows-or-mac/) - How to use PowerPoint Presenter View in a Teams meeting with 1 or 2 screens, Windows or Mac. Detailed instructions and videos
- [The Complete Guide to Using PowerPoint Presenter View in Zoom – 1, 2 or 3 screens, Windows or Mac](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-complete-guide-to-using-powerpoint-presenter-view-in-zoom-1-or-2-screens-windows-or-mac/) - How to use PowerPoint Presenter View in a Zoom meeting with 1 or 2 screens, Windows or Mac. Detailed instructions and videos
- [Which Logitech webcam is the best for a Zoom or Teams business meeting? What to consider & what I recommend](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/which-logitech-webcam-is-the-best-for-a-zoom-or-teams-business-meeting-what-to-consider-what-i-recommend/) - How do you know which Logitech webcam to buy? I discuss the different features and offer suggestions based on my experience in Teams & Zoom business meetings.
- [New option to blur your video background in Zoom February 2022](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/new-option-to-blur-your-video-background-in-zoom-february-2022/)
- [Training Sales Professionals to improve virtual presentations builds their core competencies](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/training-sales-professionals-to-improve-virtual-presentations-builds-their-core-competencies/)
- [Expert Tips for Using PowerPoint Presenter View on a Mac in Teams or Zoom (1 or 2 screens)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/expert-tips-for-using-powerpoint-presenter-view-on-a-mac-in-teams-or-zoom-1-or-2-screens/)
- [Using Advanced Presenter View features in Zoom with one screen (Windows or Mac)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-advanced-presenter-view-features-in-zoom-with-one-screen-windows-or-mac/)
- [Stop Teams repeatedly saying "You’re muted" when you are listening to a meeting and have your mic muted](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/stop-teams-repeatedly-saying-youre-muted-when-you-are-listening-to-a-meeting-and-have-your-mic-muted/)
- [Share slides and see notes in Keynote Presenter View/Display with one screen on a Mac in a Zoom or Google Meet meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/share-slides-and-see-notes-in-keynote-presenter-view-display-with-one-screen-on-a-mac-in-a-zoom-or-google-meet-meeting/)
- [Present with your video beside your PowerPoint slides in Microsoft Teams or Zoom on a Mac](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/present-with-your-video-beside-your-powerpoint-slides-in-microsoft-teams-or-zoom-on-a-mac/) - Learn how to put your video beside your slides when presenting in a Teams or Zoom meeting. Does not require additional software, just what you already have.
- [Use Presenter View in Google Slides and see the meeting attendees in Google Meet](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-presenter-view-in-google-slides-and-see-the-meeting-attendees-in-google-meet/) - Here's how to see the meeting attendees while using Google Slides Presenter View (so you can see your notes & share slides) in a Google Meet meeting.
- [Use Google Slides Presenter View to see notes & show slides in Google Meet (PowerPoint files too)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-google-slides-presenter-view-to-see-notes-show-slides-in-google-meet-powerpoint-files-too/) - Instructions & video on using Google Slides Presenter View for GSlides or PowerPoint files so you see your notes while sharing the slides in Google Meet.
- [Share full screen slides & see notes in PowerPoint Presenter View with 1 screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/share-full-screen-slides-see-notes-in-powerpoint-presenter-view-with-1-screen/) - See your notes in PowerPoint Presenter View while the meeting attendees on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet see high-res slides even though you only have your laptop screen.
- [Using PowerPoint Presenter View with 1 screen in Teams on Windows](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-powerpoint-presenter-view-with-1-screen-in-teams-on-windows/) - Detailed instructions and video for using PowerPoint Presenter View with 1 screen in a Teams meeting in Windows
- [A sneaky way to add a second screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Teams (Windows) with 1 monitor/screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-best-way-so-far-to-use-powerpoint-presenter-view-in-teams-windows-with-1-monitor-screen/)
- [A sneaky way to add a second screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Teams (Mac) with 1 monitor/screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-best-way-so-far-to-use-powerpoint-presenter-view-in-teams-mac-with-1-monitor-screen/)
- [A sneaky way to add a second screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Zoom (Mac) with 1 monitor/screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-best-way-so-far-to-use-powerpoint-presenter-view-in-zoom-mac-with-1-monitor-screen/)
- [PowerPoint Presenter View with a single monitor/screen: what’s possible in Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and Google Meet](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/powerpoint-presenter-view-with-a-single-monitor-screen-whats-possible-in-microsoft-teams-zoom-webex-and-google-meet/)
- [Options for sharing a PowerPoint Presentation (1 or 2 screens, Windows or Mac) in Google Meet (including Presenter View)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/options-for-sharing-a-powerpoint-presentation-1-or-2-screens-windows-or-mac-in-google-meet-including-presenter-view/)
- [A sneaky way to add a second screen to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Zoom (Windows) with 1 monitor/screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-best-way-so-far-to-use-powerpoint-presenter-view-in-zoom-windows-with-1-monitor-screen/)
- [Alternatives to sharing a portion of Presenter View with 1 screen in Zoom (Windows) so you can see your notes](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/alternatives-to-sharing-a-portion-of-presenter-view-with-1-screen-in-zoom-windows-so-you-can-see-your-notes/) - See your speaking notes and share your slides in a Zoom meeting in Windows without using PowerPoint Presenter View.
- [Share the Slide Show window instead of your single screen when using PowerPoint on Teams or Zoom on a Mac](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/share-the-slide-show-window-instead-of-your-single-screen-when-using-powerpoint-on-teams-or-zoom-on-a-mac/) - Share the Slide Show window instead of the full screen when you only have one screen. Have more control and protect confidential information. Mac instructions here.
- [Use Reading View to Show PowerPoint slides in a window instead of full screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-reading-view-to-show-powerpoint-slides-in-a-window-instead-of-full-screen/) - Reading View allows you to display your slides in the PowerPoint window instead of full screen. This allows you to see notes or virtual meeting controls.
- [Use Reading View to Show PowerPoint slides on a Mac in a window instead of full screen](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-reading-view-to-show-powerpoint-slides-on-a-mac-in-a-window-instead-of-full-screen/) - Reading View allows you to display your slides in the PowerPoint window instead of full screen on a Mac. This allows you to see notes or virtual meeting controls.
- [Share the Slide Show window instead of your single screen when using PowerPoint on Teams or Zoom](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/share-the-slide-show-window-instead-of-your-single-screen-when-using-powerpoint-on-teams-or-zoom/)
- [What videos did people watch this year on my YouTube channel? The top three videos of 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/what-videos-did-people-watch-this-year-on-my-youtube-channel-the-top-three-videos-of-2021/)
- [Zoom Slide Control for presentations: allow others to advance your PowerPoint slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/zoom-slide-control-for-presentations-allow-others-to-advance-your-powerpoint-slides/) - No more “Next slide please” in group Zoom presentations! The new Slide Control feature allows someone else to advance your slides. Instructions & video.
- [Auto-update comes to the Zoom app](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/auto-update-comes-to-the-zoom-app/)
- [Temporary Unmute keyboard shortcut rolling out for Teams meetings (Dec 2021)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/temporary-unmute-keyboard-shortcut-rolling-out-for-teams-meetings-dec-2021/)
- [Use a Google Nest Hub for PowerPoint Presenter View in Zoom or Teams (Windows)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-a-google-nest-hub-for-powerpoint-presenter-view-in-zoom-or-teams-windows/)
- [Monthly recap of resources from November 2021; Issue # 502](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/monthly-recap-of-resources-from-november-2021-issue-502/)
- [Options to deal with PowerPoint pausing Slide Show or Presenter View when you use the meeting controls, chat, or go to another program](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/options-to-deal-with-powerpoint-pausing-slide-show-or-presenter-view-when-you-use-the-meeting-controls-chat-or-go-to-another-program/)
- [What’s on my screens when I deliver a virtual training session; my setup may offer some ideas for you when using Zoom, Teams, Webex, or Google Meet with PowerPoint Presenter View and two screens](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/whats-on-my-screens-when-i-deliver-a-virtual-training-session-my-setup-may-offer-some-ideas-for-you-when-using-zoom-teams-webex-or-google-meet-with-powerpoint-presenter-view-and-two-scree/)
- [Use Zoom multi-window sharing to present your PowerPoint slides beside your video (Windows/Mac)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-zoom-multi-window-sharing-to-present-your-powerpoint-slides-beside-your-video-windows-mac/) - Learn how to put your video beside your slides when presenting in a Zoom meeting. Does not require additional software, just what you already have.
- [Windows Edge browser tips to use in your next virtual presentation on Zoom, Teams, Meet, or Webex](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/windows-edge-browser-tips-to-use-in-your-next-virtual-presentation-on-zoom-teams-meet-or-webex/)
- [PowerPoint Slide Show preview plus Notes view as an alternative to Presenter View (1 monitor/screen, Windows)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/powerpoint-slide-show-preview-plus-notes-view-as-an-alternative-to-presenter-view-1-monitor-screen-windows/)
- [Collaborate with others using PowerPoint on the web in a virtual or hybrid meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/collaborate-with-others-using-powerpoint-on-the-web-in-a-virtual-or-hybrid-meeting/)
- [Use the Presenter modes in a Teams meeting to put the presenter’s video on top of or beside shared content](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-the-standout-presenter-mode-in-a-teams-meeting-to-put-the-presenters-video-on-top-of-shared-content/)
- [Allow Teams meeting participants to draw on/annotate screen content using PowerPoint collaboration](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/allow-teams-meeting-participants-to-draw-on-annotate-screen-content-using-powerpoint-collaboration/)
- [Create a portable meeting room video & audio solution for hybrid meetings using a Logitech webcam and the Poly Sync 60](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-portable-meeting-room-video-audio-solution-for-hybrid-meetings-using-a-logitech-webcam-and-the-poly-sync-60/)
- [3 tips to improve virtual sales presentations with expert features of PowerPoint Presenter View](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/3-tips-to-improve-virtual-sales-presentations-with-expert-features-of-powerpoint-presenter-view/)
- [7 ways to improve virtual sales presentations by using URL links in the meeting chat in Teams or Zoom](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/7-ways-to-improve-virtual-sales-presentations-by-using-url-links-in-the-meeting-chat-in-teams-or-zoom/)
- [3 tips to improve virtual sales presentations with Zoom sharing features](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/3-tips-to-improve-virtual-sales-presentations-with-zoom-sharing-features/)
- [5 ways to use video clips to improve virtual sales presentations](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/5-ways-to-use-video-clips-to-improve-virtual-sales-presentations/)
- [6 ways to improve virtual sales presentations with content other than PowerPoint slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/6-ways-to-improve-virtual-sales-presentations-with-content-other-than-powerpoint-slides/)
- [Present a PDF of your PowerPoint, GSlides or Keynote slides in Zoom, Teams, GMeet (Windows or Mac)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/present-a-pdf-of-your-powerpoint-gslides-or-keynote-slides-in-zoom-teams-gmeet-windows-or-mac/) - If you have to present your slides using a PDF file, this article will show you how present like a pro in the Edge browser (Windows or Mac).
- [Quantifying prospect pain or cost of the problem on a virtual sales call using a spreadsheet](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/quantifying-prospect-pain-or-cost-of-the-problem-on-a-virtual-sales-call-using-a-spreadsheet/)
- [Sales Professionals: How you use the standard PowerPoint deck Marketing provides tells prospects how much you value them](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/sales-professionals-how-you-use-the-standard-powerpoint-deck-marketing-provides-tells-prospects-how-much-you-value-them/) - Use the standard PowerPoint deck Marketing provides, but don't do the bare minimum. Use it at one of the four levels explained in this article
- [The biggest mistake salespeople make using the company standard PowerPoint deck](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-biggest-mistake-salespeople-make-using-the-company-standard-powerpoint-deck/) - Don't take the deck that Marketing provides, fill in the prospect’s name and organization and think you are prepared for the meeting. Here's what to do instead.
- [Decide to stop sharing your PowerPoint slides in a virtual sales meeting to engage the prospect](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/stop-sharing-your-powerpoint-slides-in-a-virtual-sales-meeting/)
- [How much does a conference care about the education it provides?](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-much-does-a-conference-care-about-the-education-it-provides/)
- [3 Tips for virtual presenters from Adele’s One Night Only TV special](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/3-tips-for-virtual-presenters-from-adeles-one-night-only-tv-special/)
- [Monthly recap of resources; Issue # 501 November 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/monthly-recap-of-resources-issue-501-november-2021/)
- [Timeline visual templates in Excel from Microsoft](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/timeline-visual-templates-in-excel-from-microsoft/)
- [The quickest way to create a timeline; Issue #358 March 1, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-358-march-1-2016/)
- [Why a shared PowerPoint or Google Slides file is a better whiteboard option in a Zoom meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/why-a-shared-powerpoint-or-google-slides-file-is-a-better-whiteboard-option-in-a-zoom-meeting/)
- [Are people multitasking during your virtual presentation? Yes. And here’s why that’s OK](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/are-people-multitasking-during-your-virtual-presentation-yes-and-heres-why-thats-ok/)
- [Five Tips to Make PowerPoint Sales Presentations More Effective](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/five-tips-to-make-powerpoint-sales-presentations-more-effective/) - Five practical tips to make your next PowerPoint sales presentation more effective. Links to more resources for sales presentations.
- [Use Spotlight in a Microsoft Teams meeting to quickly switch between PowerPoint slides and your video when presenting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-spotlight-in-a-microsoft-teams-meeting-to-quickly-switch-between-powerpoint-slides-and-your-video-when-presenting/) - Learn what Spotlight is in a Teams meeting and how to use Spotlight Me to seamlessly switch what you are sharing ie. slides to browser
- [PowerPoint Presenter View in Teams or Zoom with 2 screens (Windows)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/powerpoint-presenter-view-in-teams-or-zoom-with-2-screens-windows/) - Want to use PowerPoint Presenter View to see your notes and slides in Teams or Zoom? Here's how you do it when you have two screens in Windows.
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- [New monthly curation of resources; Issue # 500 October 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/new-monthly-curation-of-resources-issue-500-october-2021/)
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- [CEO thoughts on the future of work & meetings; Issue #499 September 21, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/ceo-thoughts-on-the-future-of-work-issue-499-september-21-2021/)
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- [Comments on Toptal’s Hybrid Meeting Best Practices](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/comments-on-toptals-hybrid-meeting-best-practices/)
- [Content other than slides in virtual presentations; Issue #498 September 7, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/content-other-than-slides-in-virtual-presentations-issue-498-september-7-2021/)
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- [New Teams Presenter modes; Issue #497 August 24, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/new-teams-presenter-modes-issue-497-august-24-2021/)
- [Add design flair to sequence diagrams; Issue #496 August 10, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/add-design-flair-to-sequence-diagrams-issue-496-august-10-2021/)
- [The Globe and Mail August 5 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-august-5-2021/)
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- [Display Presenter View on correct screen; Issue #495 July 27, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/display-presenter-view-on-correct-screen-issue-495-july-27-2021/)
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- [Presentation Insight: Make remote attendees feel included; Issue #494 July 13, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presentation-insight-make-remote-attendees-feel-included-issue-494-july-13-2021/)
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- [See attendees when sharing content in Teams; Issue #493 June 29, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/see-attendees-when-sharing-content-in-teams-issue-493-june-29-2021/)
- [The Globe and Mail June 17 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-june-17-2021/)
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- [More ways to engage virtual attendees; Issue #491 June 1, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/more-ways-to-engage-virtual-attendees-issue-491-june-1-2021/)
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- [Lining up related column graphs at the horizontal axis](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/lining-up-related-column-graphs-at-the-horizontal-axis/)
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- [New Teams sharing dialog; Issue #490 May 18, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/new-teams-sharing-dialog-issue-490-may-18-2021/)
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- [Edge browser tips for virtual meetings; Issue #489 May 4, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/edge-browser-tips-for-virtual-meetings-issue-489-may-4-2021/)
- [Using the new (Spring 2021) Microsoft Teams Share dialog](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-the-new-spring-2021-microsoft-teams-share-dialog/)
- [Prepare for hybrid meetings; Issue #488 April 20, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/prepare-for-hybrid-meetings-issue-488-april-20-2021/)
- [Microsoft Work Trend Index: Hybrid meetings are the next challenge for business professionals](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/microsoft-work-trend-index-hybrid-meetings-are-the-next-challenge-for-business-professionals/)
- [Notes and slides with low-res screen; Issue #487 April 6, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/notes-and-slides-with-low-res-screen-issue-487-april-6-2021/)
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- [Virtual attendees look at your video; Issue #486 March 23, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/virtual-attendees-look-at-your-video-issue-486-march-23-2021/)
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- [My virtual meeting setup; Issue #485 March 9, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/my-virtual-meeting-setup-issue-485-march-9-2021/)
- [The Globe and Mail ROB Magazine February 22, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-rob-magazine-february-22-2021/)
- [Using content links in virtual presentations; Issue #484 February 23, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-content-links-in-virtual-presentations-issue-484-february-23-2021/)
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- [Expert Presenter View Tips part 1; Issue #482 January 26, 2021](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/expert-presenter-view-tips-part-1-issue-482-january-26-2021/)
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- [Conditional formatting of category in column chart; Issue #470 August 4, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/conditional-formatting-of-category-in-column-chart-issue-470-august-4-2020/)
- [PowerPoint Presenter View in Teams and Zoom with 2 screens (Mac)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/powerpoint-presenter-view-in-teams-and-zoom-with-2-screens-mac/) - Want to use PowerPoint Presenter View in Microsoft Teams or Zoom? Here's how you do it when you have two screens (one could be a TV) on a Mac.
- [See your notes while sharing slides in Teams or Zoom; Issue #469 July 21, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/see-your-notes-while-sharing-slides-in-teams-or-zoom-issue-469-july-21-2020/)
- [Record a video of your narrated PowerPoint slides for a flipped classroom](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/record-a-video-of-your-narrated-powerpoint-slides-for-a-flipped-classroom/)
- [Guide to preparing for the future of business meeting presentations](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/guide-to-preparing-for-the-future-of-business-meeting-presentations/)
- [Guide to being a good attendee in future corporate meetings](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/guide-to-being-a-good-attendee-in-future-corporate-meetings/)
- [Font size test for web viewing](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/font-size-test-for-web-viewing/)
- [8 ways to engage an online audience; Issue #467 June 23, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/8-ways-to-engage-an-online-audience-issue-467-june-23-2020/)
- [Use this hack to pin your own video large in a Microsoft Teams or Zoom meeting](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-this-hack-to-pin-your-own-video-large-in-a-microsoft-teams-or-zoom-meeting/)
- [Less time creating slides, more time outside; Issue #466 June 9, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/less-time-creating-slides-more-time-outside-issue-466-june-9-2020/)
- [APQC Webinar May 28, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/apqc-webinar-may-28-2020/)
- [Half-day virtual session for Graduate Diploma in Business students (May 26, 2020)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-virtual-session-for-graduate-diploma-in-business-students-may-26-2020/)
- [The Globe and Mail May 21 & 22, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-may-21-2020/)
- [640 AM Toronto radio May 21 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/640-am-toronto-radio-may-21-2020/)
- [Building your skills for Teams & Zoom meetings; Issue #465 May 26, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/building-your-skills-for-teams-issue-465-may-26-2020/)
- [Engage audiences with polls and exercises in Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings by using Microsoft Forms](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/engage-audiences-with-polls-and-exercises-in-zoom-and-microsoft-teams-meetings-by-using-microsoft-forms/)
- [Meetings won't be the same in the future; Issue #464 May 12, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/meetings-wont-be-the-same-in-the-future-issue-464-may-12-2020/)
- [Filter the data series shown on a graph; Issue #463 April 28, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/filter-the-data-series-shown-on-a-graph-april-28-2020/)
- [Virtual presenting resources and tips; Issue #462 April 14, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/virtual-presenting-resources-and-tips-issue-462-april-14-2020/)
- [Use PowerPoint to create a custom background for Microsoft Teams meetings](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-powerpoint-to-create-a-custom-background-for-microsoft-teams-meetings/)
- [IMA ACE2020 Conference (June 23, 2020, Atlanta, GA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/ima-ace2020-conference-june-23-2020-atlanta-ga/)
- [CPA Ontario Corporate Finance and Controllers Summit March 27, 2020 (Mississauga, ON)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cpa-ontario-corporate-finance-and-controllers-summit-march-27-2020-mississauga-on/)
- [Medical Device Success podcast April 19 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/medical-device-success-podcast-april-19-2020/)
- [Creating area graphs with Charticulator; Issue #460 March 17, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/creating-area-graphs-with-charticulator-march-17-2020/)
- [Creating non-standard shapes; Issue #459 March 3, 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/creating-non-standard-shapes-march-3-2020/)
- [Special COVID-19 update; Issue #461 March 31 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/special-covid-19-update-issue-461-march-31-2020/)
- [Scaling values for related data series; Issue #458 February 18 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/scaling-values-for-related-data-series-issue-458-february-18-2020/)
- [Test slides when using video wall; Issue #457 February 4 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/test-slides-when-using-video-wall-february-4-2020/)
- [Math Worksheet Generator](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/math-worksheet-generator/)
- [Select Effective Visuals: The Business Professional’s Guide to Selecting and Creating Effective Presentation Visuals](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/select-effective-visuals/)
- [Half-day session for Beverage company (February 6, 2020, Mississauga, ON)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-session-for-beverage-company-february-6-2020-mississauga-on/)
- [Half-day session for MBA students (January 29, 2020, Kingston, ON)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-session-for-mba-students-january-29-2020-kingston-on/)
- [Two half-day workshops for Masters of Finance students (Dec 14, 2019, Toronto, ON)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/two-half-day-workshops-for-masters-of-finance-students-dec-14-2019-toronto-on/)
- [Column Graphs vs. Bar Charts – When to choose each one](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/column-graphs-vs-bar-charts-when-to-choose-each-one/) - Are column graphs and bar charts interchangeable? This article gives you a decision tree to use when selecting the best option for your message.
- [Excel file name affects linking to PowerPoint; Issue #456 January 21 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/excel-file-name-affects-linking-to-powerpoint-issue-456-january-21-2020/)
- [How to Select and Use Fonts on Presentation Slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-select-and-use-fonts-on-presentation-slides/)
- [Choosing Colors for Your Presentation Slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/choosing-colors-for-your-presentation-slides/)
- [PowerPoint Presentation Best Practices Audit; Issue #455 January 7 2020](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/powerpoint-presentation-best-practices-audit-issue-455-january-7-2020/)
- [Showing key phrases in social media posts; Issue #454 December 10 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-453-december-10-2019/)
- [The "last mile" in data analysis; Issue #453 November 12 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-452-november-12-2019-2/)
- [How to add the Draw ribbon to PowerPoint so you can use Inking features](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-add-the-draw-ribbon-to-powerpoint-so-you-can-use-inking-features/)
- [Training Journal podcast December 6 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/training-journal-podcast-december-6-2019/)
- [Dealing with quad charts; Issue #348 October 13, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-348-october-13-2015/) - Have you been asked to use a quad chart on a PowerPoint slide? Here's some advice on how to do it so the audience doesn't get overwhelmed.
- [Deciding on how to label column, bar, and line graphs](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/deciding-on-how-to-label-column-bar-and-line-graphs/) - Here's a decision tree to help you decide how you should use data labels or axes to label column, bar, and line graphs in Excel or PowerPoint.
- [Six Common Problems With Displaying Your Presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/six-common-problems-with-displaying-your-presentation/)
- [Comparing only one value to a standard; Issue #432 February 5 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-432-february-5-2019/) - 3 examples and a video tutorial to create Excel graphs that compare one column in a series to a standard using a dashed line
- [Showing future differences; Issue #433 February 19 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-433-february-19-2019/)
- [P2F2 Conference (October 20-23, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/p2f2-conference-october-20-23-2019-salt-lake-city-ut/)
- [2019 Gift List for Presenters; Issue #452 November 12 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-452-november-12-2019/)
- [Highlighting an area with a mask; Issue #451 October 29 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-451-october-29-2019/)
- [The Globe and Mail October 31, 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-october-31-2019/)
- [Results of the 2019 Annoying PowerPoint survey; Issue #449 October 1 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-449-october-1-2019/)
- [Professional looking graphs; Issue #450 October 15 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-450-october-15-2019/)
- [How to select information for a Gantt chart; Issue #416 June 12, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-416-june-12-2018/)
- [Transforming a confusing pyramid visual; Slide Makeover #7](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-7/)
- [Download free Timelines & Calendars; Issue #371 August 30, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-371-august-30-2016/)
- [Overview of Using Copyrighted Material  in Your Presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/overview-of-using-copyrighted-material-in-your-presentation/)
- [How to automatically play a Vimeo or YouTube video full screen in a browser from a PowerPoint slide](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-automatically-play-a-vimeo-or-youtube-video-full-screen-in-a-browser-from-a-powerpoint-slide/)
- [When gridlines help on graphs; Issue #387 April 18, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-387-april-18-2017/)
- [Zooming in on a column graph; Issue #446 August 20 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-446-august-20-2019/)
- [5 Good reasons to use your corporate PowerPoint template; Issue #448 September 17 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-448-september-17-2019/)
- [Automatic Updating of Excel Tables in PowerPoint Slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/automatic-updating-of-excel-tables-in-powerpoint-slides/)
- [Bar charts with long category labels; Issue #428 November 27 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-428-november-27-2018/)
- ["Torn paper" look for non-zero axis; Issue #436 April 2 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-436-april-2-2019/)
- [Matching Excel charts to a PowerPoint color scheme; Issue #434 March 5 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-434-march-5-2019/)
- [Graph using Excel Data Bars; Issue #420 August 7, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-420-august-7-2018/)
- [The Globe and Mail May 9, 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-may-9-2019/)
- [Linking a graph in PowerPoint to the Excel data so the graph can automatically update when the Excel worksheet changes](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/linking-a-graph-in-powerpoint-to-the-excel-data-so-the-graph-can-automatically-update-when-the-excel-worksheet-changes/)
- [Free training videos; Issue #447 September 3 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/free-training-videos-issue-447-september-3-2019/)
- [The Globe and Mail August 29, 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-august-29-2019/)
- [Creating a graph in PowerPoint from data in Excel](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/creating-a-graph-in-powerpoint-from-data-in-excel/)
- [Big Data Tools and Executive Reporting; Issue #445 August 6 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-445-august-6-2019/)
- [CPABC Course: Hands-on Tools and Techniques for Creating Effective Financial Visuals in Excel and PowerPoint (July 24, 2019; Vancouver, BC)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cpabc-course-hands-on-tools-and-techniques-for-creating-effective-financial-visuals-in-excel-and-powerpoint-july-24-2019-vancouver-bc/)
- [CPABC Course: How to Present Financial Data Effectively Using PowerPoint (July 23, 2019; Vancouver, BC)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cpabc-course-how-to-present-financial-data-effectively-using-powerpoint-july-23-2019-vancouver-bc/)
- [1.5-day workshop for Utility (May 9-10, 2019, Lincoln, NE)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/1-5-day-workshop-for-utility-may-9-10-2019-lincoln-ne/)
- [MNAFP Conference (April 30, 2019, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/mnafp-conference-april-30-2019-minneapolis-st-paul-mn/)
- [Two 1-day workshops for Financial company (April 10-11, 2019, Columbus, OH)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/two-1-day-workshops-for-financial-company-april-10-11-2019-columbus-oh/)
- [TEXPO Conference (April 7-9, 2019, Houston, TX)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/texpo-conference-april-7-9-2019-houston-tx/)
- [Contextures Excel Newsletter July 16 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/contextures-excel-newsletter-july-16-2019/)
- [Comparing actual to budget with explanations; Issue #444 July 23 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-444-july-23-2019/)
- [Showing component and total variance to budget; Issue #438 April 30 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-438-april-30-2019/)
- [Visualizing Net Income from Inflows and Outflows; Issue #443 July 9 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-443-july-9-2019/)
- [Speed slide creation and enjoy the summer; Issue #442 June 25 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-442-june-25-2019/)
- [Selecting Dataviz based on message; Issue #441 June 11 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-441-june-11-2019/)
- [Reflections on 20 years in business; Issue #440 May 28 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-440-may-28-2019/)
- [Clues to indicate diagrams; Issue #439 May 14 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-439-may-14-2019/)
- [Klear Online Influencers April 22 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/klear-online-influencers-april-22-2019/)
- [Another option for diverging bar charts; Issue #400 October 17, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-400-october-17-2017/)
- [For complex topics, give context first; Issue #437 April 16 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-437-april-16-2019/)
- [1.5-day workshop for Utility (February 19-20, 2019, Orlando, FL)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/1-5-day-workshop-for-utility-december-12-13-2018-orlando-fl/)
- [Accurate Design Ideas-like Timeline; Issue #424 October 2 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-424-october-2-2018/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover: Comparing multiple characteristics](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-makeover-comparing-multiple-characteristics/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover: Comparing multiple characteristics; Issue #435 March 19 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-435-march-19-2019/)
- [Top 5 PowerPoint Tips for Student Presentations in School](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/top-5-powerpoint-tips-for-student-presentations-in-school/) - 5 tips to help students prepare and deliver a PowerPoint presentation in class
- [How to Present a Balance Sheet](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-present-a-balance-sheet/) - Instead of the typical table of numbers, see examples of ways to visually present balance sheet information using graphs
- [Presenting financial analysis: Show trends in data series measured in different units](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presenting-financial-analysis-show-trends-in-data-series-measured-in-different-units/)
- [Presenting the Balance Sheet: Visually show Assets (or Liabilities) with YoY change](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presenting-the-balance-sheet-visually-show-assets-or-liabilities-with-yoy-change/)
- [Presenting the income or P&L statement: Show Budget and variance walk of expense categories](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presenting-the-income-or-pl-statement-show-budget-and-variance-walk-of-expense-categories/)
- [Presenting the income or P&L statement: Show components that make up the total expenses](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presenting-the-income-or-pl-statement-show-components-that-make-up-the-total-expenses/)
- [Presenting the income or P&L statement: Compare values to a common goal](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presenting-the-income-or-pl-statement-compare-values-to-a-common-goal/)
- [Presenting the income or P&L statement: How to highlight the largest revenue segment or expense item](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presenting-the-income-or-pl-statement-how-to-highlight-the-largest-revenue-segment-or-expense-item/)
- [Showing difference between this year and last year/budget; Slide Makeover #93](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-difference-between-this-year-and-last-year-budget-slide-makeover-93/)
- [Half-day workshop for MBA students (January 31, 2019, Kingston, ON)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-workshop-for-mba-students-january-31-2019-kingston-on/)
- [How to Present a Cash Flow Statement](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-present-a-cash-flow-statement/) - Instead of the typical table of numbers, see examples of ways to visually present cash flow statement information using graphs
- [Showing difference with diverging bars; Issue #431 January 22 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-431-january-22-2019/) - Instead of showing a table of numbers, show the difference between actual and budget/last year using a diverging bar chart
- [Ten steps you can take to improve your PowerPoint presentations in 2019; Issue #430 January 8 2019](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-430-january-8-2019/)
- [Group text in shapes instead of bullets; Issue #391 June 13, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-391-june-13-2017/)
- [Free Pre-Made Diagrams; Issue #317 August 5, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-317-august-5-2014/)
- [Focus by using an All Others category; Issue #396 August 22, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-396-august-22-2017/)
- [Make Deliberate Decisions; Issue #364 May 24, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-364-may-24-2016/)
- [Half-day workshop for Master of Finance students (December 8 & 9, 2018, Toronto, ON)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-workshop-for-master-of-finance-students-december-8-9-2018-toronto-on/)
- [Two-day workshop for Telecom Company (December 4-5, 2018, Monroe, LA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/two-day-workshop-for-telecom-company-september-19-20-2018-monroe-la/)
- [Half-day workshop for Medical Research Organization (November 16, 2018, New York, NY)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-workshop-for-medical-research-organization-november-16-2018-new-york-ny/)
- [One-day workshop for Medical Company (November 8, 2018, Lake County, IL)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-day-workshop-for-medical-company-november-8-2018-lake-county-il/)
- [AFP Annual Conference (November 4-7, 2018, Chicago, IL)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/afp-annual-conference-november-4-7-2018-chicago-il/)
- [P2F2 Conference (October 22, 2018; Savannah, GA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/p2f2-conference-october-22-2018-savannah-ga/)
- [One-day workshop for Manufacturing Company (October 3, 2018, Sterling Heights, MI)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-day-workshop-for-manufacturing-company-october-3-2018-sterling-heights-mi/)
- [Save time with Custom Shows; Issue #370 August 16, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-370-august-16-2016/)
- [Making presentations more accessible; Issue #429 December 11 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-429-december-11-2018/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover: Comparing common elements using color and position](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-makeover-comparing-common-elements-using-color-and-position/)
- [SWD Challenge September 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/swd-challenge-september-2018/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover: Change in sectors over time](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-makeover-change-in-sectors-over-time/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover: Comparing to an average with long labels](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-makeover-comparing-to-an-average-with-long-labels/)
- [2018 Gift List for Presenters and Recommended Products & Services; Issue #427 November 13 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-427-november-13-2018/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover: Comparing to an average with long labels; Issue #426 October 30 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-426-october-30-2018/)
- [Change indicator characters; Issue #425 October 16 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-425-october-16-2018/)
- [One-day workshop for Medical Company (September 25, 2018, Worcester, MA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-day-workshop-for-medical-company-september-25-2018-worcester-ma/)
- [CPABC Course: How to Present Financial Data Effectively Using PowerPoint (August 9, 2018; Vancouver, BC)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cpabc-course-how-to-present-financial-data-effectively-using-powerpoint-august-9-2018-vancouver-bc/)
- [CPABC Course: Hands-on Tools and Techniques for Creating Effective Financial Visuals in Excel and PowerPoint (August 8, 2018; Vancouver, BC)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/cpabc-course-hands-on-tools-and-techniques-for-creating-effective-financial-visuals-in-excel-and-powerpoint-august-8-2018-vancouver-bc/)
- [Don't Grab and Hope; Issue #382 February 7, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-382-february-7-2017/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover Change in sectors over time; Issue #423 September 18 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-423-september-18-2018/)
- [Getting Designer ideas without Office 365 at work; Issue #422 September 4 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-422-september-4-2018/)
- [Using Clip Art/Photos on Presentation Slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-clip-artphotos-on-presentation-slides/)
- [Four places to find headlines in your slides; Issue #421 August 21 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-421-august-21-2018/)
- [Redefining the KPI acronym; Issue #419 July 24, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-419-july-24-2018/)
- [The Globe and Mail July 19, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-july-19-2018/)
- ["But they want ALL the data!"; Issue #418 July 10, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-418-july-10-2018/)
- [Full-day workshop for food distributor (October 18, 2016, Toronto, ON)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/full-day-workshop-for-food-distributor-october-18-2016-toronto-on/)
- [New York Cash Exchange Conference (May 31, 2018; New York, NY)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/new-york-cash-exchange-conference-may-31-2018-new-york-ny/)
- [Philadelphia AFP Conference (May 8, 2018; Philadelphia, PA )](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/philadelphia-afp-conference-may-8-2018-philadelphia-pa/)
- [Minnesota AFP conference (April 24, 2018; St. Paul, MN )](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/minnesota-afp-conference-april-24-2018-st-paul-mn/)
- [American Public Power Association Accounting & Finance Spring Meeting (April 20, 2018; Alexandria, VA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/american-public-power-association-accounting-alexandria-va/)
- [New England AFP Annual Conference (April 19, 2018; Boston, MA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/new-england-afp-annual-conference-april-19-2018-boston-ma/)
- [One-day workshops for Medical Company (March 8-9, 2018, San Francisco, CA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-day-workshops-for-medical-company-march-8-9-2018-san-francisco-ca/)
- [FinancialViz Comparing common elements; Issue #417 June 26, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-417-june-26-2018/)
- [Process/sequence diagrams with many steps; Issue #415 May 29, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-415-may-29-2018/)
- [GPS for Presentations: A structured approach to planning presentations with a clear message and focused content](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/gps-for-presentations/)
- [Don't start by copying previous slides; Issue #314 June 24, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-314-june-24-2014/)
- [FinancialViz: Comparing Revenue & Profit in lines of business](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-comparing-revenue-profit-in-lines-of-business/)
- [FinancialViz Makeover: Putting comparisons side-by-side](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/financialviz-makeover-putting-comparisons-side-by-side/)
- [Launch of FinancialViz.com; Issue #414 May 15, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-414-may-15-2018/)
- [Comparing Revenue components to previous year; Slide Makeover #91](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/comparing-revenue-components-to-previous-year-slide-makeover-91/)
- [Capitalization of Headlines; Issue #413 May 1, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-413-may-1-2018/)
- [Comparing growth in Sales and Expense categories over time; Slide Makeover #92](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/comparing-growth-in-sales-and-expense-categories-over-time-slide-makeover-92/)
- [Showing the timing of steps in a project; Slide Makeover #90](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-the-timing-of-steps-in-a-project-slide-makeover-90/)
- [The correct use of a pie chart; Issue #327 December 23, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-327-december-23-2014/)
- [Executive Summary slide; Issue #394 July 25, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-394-july-25-2017/)
- [Proportion visual using characters; Issue #395 August 8, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-395-august-8-2017/)
- [Shapes on arrow sequence diagram; Issue #384 March 7, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-384-march-7-2017/)
- [Making text look better; Issue #340 June 23, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-340-june-23-2015/)
- [PowerPoint table alternative to SmartArt;  Issue #357 February 16, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-357-february-16-2016/)
- [Order data to support your message; Issue #378 December 6, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-378-december-6-2016/)
- [Showing performance where we want to be below a goal; Issue #379 December 20, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-379-december-20-2016/)
- [Comparing to two standards; Issue #388 May 2, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-388-may-2-2017/)
- [Visually showing procedures that include decisions; Slide Makeover #76](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-76/)
- [Showing trends in related series of data; Slide Makeover #78](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-78/)
- [Shifting breakdown of segments totalling 100%; Slide Makeover #80](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-80/)
- [Showing a range of values; Slide Makeover #81](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-81/)
- [Small multiples makeover April 8, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/small-multiples-makeover-april-8-2015/)
- [Showing trends as lines, not clustered columns; Slide Makeover #82](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-82/)
- [Converting bullets to text grouped in shapes; Slide Makeover #83](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/converting-bullets-to-text-grouped-in-shapes-slide-makeover-83/)
- [Makeover Monday Challenge February 15 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/makeover-monday-challenge-february-15-2016/)
- [Makeover Monday Challenge February 29 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/makeover-monday-challenge-february-29-2016/)
- [Show the difference; Issue #366 June 21, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-366-june-21-2016/)
- [Showing performance compared to past and budget; Slide Makeover #85](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-performance-compared-to-past-and-budget-slide-makeover-85/)
- [Focusing the message for variance analysis; Slide Makeover #86](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/focusing-the-message-for-variance-analysis-slide-makeover-86/)
- [Makeover Monday Challenge April 10 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/makeover-monday-challenge-april-10-2017/)
- [Showing the components that add up to a total; Slide Makeover #87](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-the-components-that-add-up-to-a-total-slide-makeover-87/)
- [Replace stacked column graphs; Issue #393 July 11, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-393-july-11-2017/)
- [Showing a trend and comparing current value to last Q and last Y; Slide Makeover #88](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-a-trend-and-comparing-current-value-to-last-q-and-last-y-slide-makeover-88/)
- [Showing breakeven analysis; Slide Makeover #89](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/showing-breakeven-analysis-slide-makeover-89/)
- [The Globe and Mail April 19, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/the-globe-and-mail-april-19-2018/)
- [Using video in PowerPoint; Issue #412 April 17, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-412-april-17-2018/)
- [Current view on paperless handouts; Issue #411 April 3, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-411-april-3-2018/)
- [When you are forced to show a large spreadsheet; Slide Makeover #77](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-77/)
- [Comparing groups broken into segments; Slide Makeover #79](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-79/)
- [Showing changes in calculations visually; Slide Makeover #14](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-14/)
- [Transforming paragraphs of text into a visual; Slide Makeover #17](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-17/)
- [Reformatting a list to add clarity; Slide Makeover #26](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-26/)
- [Combining multiple comparisons; Slide Makeover #51](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-51/)
- [Using a table to organize information; Slide Makeover #55](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-55/)
- [Using animation to help audiences understand; Slide Makeover #60](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-60/)
- [Breaking the addiction to bulletizing a single point; Slide Makeover #64](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-makeover-64/)
- [Converting financial notation to visual indicators; Slide Makeover #84](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/converting-financial-notation-to-visual-indicators-slide-makeover-84/)
- [Using your organization's template; Issue #410 March 20, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-410-march-20-2018/)
- [Visually presenting financial statements; Issue #409 March 6, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-409-march-6-2018/)
- [Half-day workshop for Media professionals (February 7, 2018, New York, NY)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-workshop-for-media-professionals-february-7-2018-new-york-ny/)
- [Using visuals in case studies; Issue #408 February 20, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-408-february-20-2018/)
- [Plum Solutions January 15, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/plum-solutions-january-15-2018/)
- [Chartmaker Directory; Issue #407 February 6, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-407-february-6-2018/)
- [102 Tips to Communicate More Effectively Using PowerPoint](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/102-tips-to-communicate-more-effectively-using-powerpoint/)
- [Options for speaker notes; Issue #406 January 23, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-406-january-23-2018/)
- [One-day workshops for Medical Company (October 18-19, 2017, San Francisco, CA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-day-workshops-for-medical-company-october-18-19-2017-san-francisco-ca/)
- [Building an image by breaking it apart; Issue #405 January 9, 2018](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-405-january-9-2018/)
- [One and a half day workshops for Financial Services company (November 28-30, 2017, Boston, MA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-and-a-half-day-workshops-for-financial-services-company-november-28-30-2017-boston-ma/)
- [Half-day workshop for Master of Finance students (December 8, 2017, Toronto, ON)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/half-day-workshop-for-master-of-finance-students-december-8-2017-toronto-on/)
- [Text Emphasis](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/text-emphasis/)
- [Formatting Text](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/formatting-text/)
- [Add a graph](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/add-a-graph/)
- [Clean up Default Graph](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/clean-up-default-graph/)
- [Animate a Graph](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/animate-a-graph/)
- [Fill a shape or graph with a photo](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/fill-a-shape-or-graph-with-a-photo/)
- [Align objects on a slide](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/align-objects-on-a-slide/)
- [Distribute objects on a slide](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/distribute-objects-on-a-slide/)
- [Layer objects on a slide](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/layer-objects-on-a-slide/)
- [Create a Gantt chart](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-gantt-chart/)
- [Create a Venn Diagram](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-venn-diagram/)
- [Break Down & Zoom In Technique](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/break-down-zoom-in-technique/)
- [Include a Screen Capture](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/include-a-screen-capture/)
- [Compress Pictures to Reduce File Size](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/compress-pictures-to-reduce-file-size/)
- [Remove Photo Background](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/remove-photo-background/)
- [Create Photo Album Presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-photo-album-presentation/)
- [Insert Video clip](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/insert-video-clip/)
- [Move a presentation with a video in it](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/move-a-presentation-with-a-video-in-it/)
- [Incorporate PDF content](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/incorporate-pdf-content/)
- [Create hyperlinks to other files (Word, Excel, etc.)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-hyperlinks-to-other-files-word-excel-etc/)
- [Slide that automatically updates from Excel](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/slide-that-automatically-updates-from-excel/)
- [Link to another PowerPoint presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/link-to-another-powerpoint-presentation/)
- [Create a slide loop](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-slide-loop/)
- [Copying slides from another presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/copying-slides-from-another-presentation/)
- [Create a graphic highlight](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-graphic-highlight/)
- [Using Build Animation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-build-animation/)
- [Using Emphasis Animation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-emphasis-animation/)
- [Using Exit Animation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-exit-animation/)
- [Advanced Animation Techniques](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/advanced-animation-techniques/)
- [Delivery Tips](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/delivery-tips/)
- [Create an automatically running presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-an-automatically-running-presentation/)
- [Format Handouts](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/format-handouts/)
- [Select slides to print](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/select-slides-to-print/)
- [Create a handout in Word](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-handout-in-word/)
- [Create a waterfall graph](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-waterfall-graph/)
- [Create a data-driven Gantt chart](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/create-a-data-driven-gantt-chart-2/)
- [Using Graphs and Tables on Presentation Slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-graphs-and-tables-on-presentation-slides/)
- [Using Animation and Slide Transition Effects on PowerPoint Slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-animation-and-slide-transition-effects-on-powerpoint-slides/)
- [Learning from a video of your presentation; Issue #404 December 12, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-404-december-12-2017/)
- [Breaking the habit of speaking to the screen; Issue #240 July 19, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-240-july-19-2011/)
- [6 ways to save time creating a presentation; Issue #403 November 28, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-403-november-28-2017/)
- [Why it costs so much to professionally “fix up” or “clean up” a PowerPoint presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/why-it-costs-so-much-to-professionally-fix-up-or-clean-up-a-powerpoint-presentation/)
- [2017 Gift ideas for presenters; Issue #402 November 14, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-402-november-14-2017/)
- [Significant trends over the last 10 years of the Annoying PowerPoint Survey](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/significant-trends-over-the-last-10-years-of-the-annoying-powerpoint-survey/)
- [The Visual Slide Revolution](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/visual-slide-revolution/)
- [Document or Presentation? How to choose; Issue #401 October 31, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-401-october-31-2017/)
- [PR Moment India October 27, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/pr-moment-india-october-27-2017/)
- [One-day workshop for Medical Company (July 11-12, 2017, Worcester, MA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-day-workshop-for-medical-company-july-11-2017-worcester-ma/)
- [One-day workshop for Healthcare System (August 11, 2017, Indianapolis, IN)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-day-workshop-for-healthcare-system-august-11-2017-indianapolis-in/)
- [American Public Power Association Business and Finance Conference (September 18, 2017; Nashville, TN)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/american-public-power-association-business-and-finance-conference-september-18-2017-nashville-tn/)
- [One-day workshop for Manufacturer (September 26, 2017, Sterling Heights, MI)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/one-day-workshop-for-manufacturer-september-26-2017-sterling-heights-mi/)
- [Association for Financial Professionals Annual Conference (October 15-18, 2017; San Diego, CA)](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/association-for-financial-professionals-annual-conference-october-15-18-2017-san-diego-ca/)
- [Where to get PowerPoint help; Issue #171 October 28, 2008](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-171-october-28-2008/)
- [Best slide ever; Issue #200 December 15, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-200-december-15-2009/)
- [So what’s all the fuss about the backchannel?; Issue #208 April 20, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-208-april-20-2010/)
- [Break Your Addiction to Ineffective PowerPoint Presentations One Presentation at a Time - Part 1; Issue #212 June 15, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-212-june-15-2010/)
- [Break Your Addiction to Ineffective PowerPoint Presentations One Presentation at a Time - Part 2; Issue #213 June 29, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-213-june-29-2010/)
- [Can you solve presentation problems by switching tools?; Issue #228 February 1, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-228-february-1-2011/)
- [Three lessons learned from Pecha Kucha; Issue #248 November 8, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-248-november-8-2011/)
- [Boring presentations are not the problem; Issue #253, January 24, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-253-january-24-2012/)
- [When Should You Use PowerPoint?](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/when-should-you-use-powerpoint/)
- [Are We Wasting $250 Million per Day  Due to Bad PowerPoint?](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/are-we-wasting-250-million-per-day-due-to-bad-powerpoint/)
- [What is the REAL Cost of Poor Presentations?](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/what-is-the-real-cost-of-poor-presentations/)
- [Presentation Lessons from Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth"](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presentation-lessons-from-al-gores-an-inconvenient-truth/)
- [Selected web links](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/selected-web-links/)
- [Reports of the "Death of PowerPoint" greatly exaggerated](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/reports-of-the-death-of-powerpoint-greatly-exaggerated/)
- [How Lawyers Can Win More Business With Their Client and Conference Presentations](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-lawyers-can-win-more-business-with-their-client-and-conference-presentations/)
- [PowerPoint Does Not Make You a Speaker](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/powerpoint-does-not-make-you-a-speaker/)
- [Ideas from the 2013 Presentation Summit; October 15, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/october-15-2013/)
- [3 Steps to Lead Presentation Change in 2014; Issue #302 January 7, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-302-january-7-2014/)
- [Best of the Presentation Summit 2014; Issue #323 October 28, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-323-october-28-2014/)
- [Rad Presenters interview](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/rad-presenters-interview/)
- [5 steps to better presentations in 2015; Issue #328 January 6, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-328-january-6-2015/)
- [Lessons from TED talks; Issue #334 March 31, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-334-march-31-2015/)
- [Why you can safely ignore most advice for speakers; Issue #373 September 27, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-373-september-27-2016/)
- [How to get the audience to care about your presentation; Issue #374 October 11, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-374-october-11-2016/)
- [Will replacing presentations with interactive visual dashboards help executives make decisions?](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/will-replacing-presentations-with-interactive-visual-dashboards-help-executives-make-decisions/)
- [2017 Annoying PowerPoint survey results; Issue #399 October 3, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-399-october-3-2017/)
- [Creating a video of your presentation from your slides and an audio recording; Issue #221 October 19, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-221-october-19-2010/)
- [Creating a Sales Video in PowerPoint](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/creating-a-sales-video-in-powerpoint/)
- [Four tips to make it easier when collaborating on the creation of a presentation; Issue #136 June 12, 2007](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-136-june-12-2007/)
- [Starting with a standard set of slides speeds presentation creation; Issue #144 October 2, 2007](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-144-october-2-2007/)
- [Keyboard shortcuts when editing slides; Issue #188 June 30, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-188-june-30-2009/)
- [Three techniques to save time creating or editing PowerPoint slides; Issue #189 July 14, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-189-july-14-2009/)
- [Three helpful tips to use when creating and editing PowerPoint slides; Issue #202 January 26, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-202-january-26-2010/)
- ["You know, it’s just like…"; Issue #207 April 6, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-207-april-6-2010/)
- [Being too emotionally invested in your slides leads to less effective presentations; Issue #211 June 1, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-211-june-1-2010/)
- [How less on your PowerPoint slides makes it easier for you to communicate your message; Issue #219 September 21, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-219-september-21-2010/)
- [Why presenters spend way longer working on presentations than they need to; Issue #229 February 16, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-229-february-16-2011/)
- [Use pre-made slides to cut prep time; Issue #256 March 6, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-256-march-6-2012/)
- [Create presentation visuals based on lessons from grade school; Issue #264 June 26, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-264-june-26-2012/)
- [Five Ways to Transform Your Overloaded Text Slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/five-ways-to-transform-your-overloaded-text-slides/)
- [Lessons from 5,000 years of visuals](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/lessons-from-5000-years-of-visuals/)
- [Identify the best visual by looking for clues in the words you use](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/identify-the-best-visual-by-looking-for-clues-in-the-words-you-use/)
- [Listen to the word pictures you paint to determine visuals for your slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/listen-to-the-word-pictures-you-paint-to-determine-visuals-for-your-slides/)
- [Four ways to be more environmentally responsible when creating PowerPoint slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/four-ways-to-be-more-environmentally-responsible-when-creating-powerpoint-slides/)
- [Testing your slides; Issue #281 March 5, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-281-march-5-2013/)
- [Raise the average two slides at a time; Issue #282 March 19, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-282-march-19-2013/)
- [Are your slides Re-Tweetable?; Issue #305 February 18, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-305-february-18-2014/)
- [The cost of executives redoing presentations; Issue #338 May 26, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-338-may-26-2015/)
- [Handling requests for one slide only; Issue #377 November 22, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-377-november-22-2016/)
- [Should you switch to 16:9 slides?; Issue #292 August 6, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-292-august-6-2013/)
- [Sway is not replacing PowerPoint: The real story](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/sway-is-not-replacing-powerpoint-the-real-story/)
- [Presenting software/website usage; Issue #269 September 4, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-269-september-4-2012/)
- [Designing and Delivering Non-Linear Presentations; Issue #156 April 1, 2008](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-156-april-1-2008/)
- [Plan the follow-up to your presentation to increase the impact of your message; Issue #182 April 7, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-182-april-7-2009/)
- [Getting the audience excited before your presentation; Issue #185, May 19, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-185-may-19-2009/)
- [Sequence of Information matters; Issue #199 December 1, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-199-december-1-2009/)
- [Five slide project update presentation; Issue #201 January 12, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-201-january-12-2010/)
- ["How Many Slides?" is the wrong question to ask; Issue #204 February 23, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-204-february-23-2010/)
- [Switch the focus from the data to the audience; Issue #226 January 4, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-226-january-4-2011/)
- [Structuring a presentation that sells effectively; Issue #227 January 18, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-227-january-18-2011/)
- [Don’t start your presentation with credits; Issue #254, February 7, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-254-february-7-2012/)
- [The one question a sales presentation must answer; Issue #258 April 3, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-258-april-3-2012/)
- [Case study/Success story slides; Issue #259 April 17, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-259-april-17-2012/)
- [Preparing for status update presentations; Issue #262 May 29, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-262-may-29-2012/)
- [How to use the "About Us" information; Issue #265 July 10, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-265-july-10-2012/)
- [Presenting a Recommendation; Issue #268 August 21, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-268-august-21-2012/)
- [How to check your presentation outline with your boss  before spending time creating slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-check-your-presentation-outline-with-your-boss-before-spending-time-creating-slides/)
- [Determining the goal of your presentation is hard; Issue #270 September 18, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-270-september-18-2012/)
- [Don't judge a presentation by the number of slides; Issue #286 May 14, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-286-may-14-2013/)
- [Updating the three "Tell Them" statements; Issue #291 July 23, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-291-july-23-2013/)
- [Using Amazon Storybuilder to outline a presentation; Issue #303 January 21, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-303-january-21-2014/)
- [Discernment; Issue #320 September 16, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-320-september-16-2014/)
- [Confusing the message with supporting information; Issue #322 October 14, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-322-october-14-2014/)
- [A presenter's most important resource; Issue #324 November 11, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-324-november-11-2014/)
- [What top leaders do when requesting staff to create a presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/guest-blog-post-on-turningmanagersintoleaders-com/)
- [Limiting the # of slides doesn't work; Issue #342 July 21, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-342-july-21-2015/)
- [Avoiding "Are we there yet?"; Issue #345 September 1, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-345-september-1-2015/)
- [Change at a pace your audience can handle;  Issue #351 November 24, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-351-november-24-2015/)
- [Audience with different levels of knowledge; Issue #360 March 29, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-360-march-29-2016/)
- [Strategic approach for presenting to Boards and Senior Management; Issue #365 June 7, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-365-june-7-2016/)
- [Headline template for result of analysis; Issue #372 September 13, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-372-september-13-2016/)
- [Less isn't more, Clear is More; Issue #375 October 25, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-375-october-25-2016/)
- [Lessons for presenters from MOD Pizza; Issue #392 June 27, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-392-june-27-2017/)
- [Creating a customized Excel presentation; Issue #192 August 25, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-192-august-25-2009/)
- [A method for effectively presenting a graph image from another program; Issue #203 February 9, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-203-february-9-2010/)
- [Using quotes effectively on your slides; Issue #215 July 27, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-215-july-27-2010/)
- [Options for using Data from Excel on PowerPoint Slides – Part 1; Issue #216 August 10, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-216-august-10-2010/)
- [Options for using Data from Excel on PowerPoint Slides – Part 2; Issue #217 August 24, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-217-august-24-2010/)
- [Deciding what data to show in your presentation; Issue #218 September 7, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-218-september-7-2010/)
- [Text formatting tips; Issue #232 March 29, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-232-march-29-2011/)
- [Formatting text in a table; Issue #234 April 26, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-234-april-26-2011/)
- [Editing old graphs in PowerPoint 2007/10; Issue #237 June 7, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-237-june-7-2011/)
- [Adding crosshatching fills to graphs in PowerPoint 2007; Issue #246 October 11, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-246-october-11-2011/)
- [The audience wants the conclusion; Issue #250 December 6, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-250-december-6-2011/)
- [Spreadsheets Don't Belong on Slides; Issue #251 December 20, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-251-december-20-2011/)
- [Don’t use numbers just because you have them; Issue #261 May 15, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-261-may-15-2012/)
- [How to Write Powerful Bullet Points](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-write-powerful-bullet-points/)
- [Using crosshatch fills in PowerPoint 2007 graphs](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-crosshatch-fills-in-powerpoint-2007-graphs/)
- [Presenting legal/regulatory quotes; Issue #272 October 16, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/presenting-legalregulatory-quotes-issue-272-october-16-2012/)
- [Five tips for preparing financial slides; Issue #280 February 19, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-280-february-19-2013/)
- [Reduce the words in each point; Issue #283 April 2, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-283-april-2-2013/)
- [Word clues to better organize information; Issue #284 April 16, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-284-april-16-2013/)
- [Eliminate 75% of the numbers; Issue #289 June 25, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-289-june-25-2013/)
- [Don’t put yourself in a cage of text; Issue #290 July 9, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-290-july-9-2013/)
- [The grammar of text on slides; Issue #293 August 20, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-293-august-20-2013/)
- [Donut Graphs; Issue #295 September 17, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-295-september-17-2013/)
- [3 Tips for making column graphs even clearer; Issue #304 February 4, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-304-february-4-2014/)
- [3 big mistakes professionals make when presenting financial or operational data to executives](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/3-big-mistakes-professionals-make-when-presenting-financial-or-operational-data-to-executives/)
- [Numbers only measure a story; Issue #307 March 18, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-307-march-18-2014/)
- [Using Excel Data in a PowerPoint Presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-excel-data-in-a-powerpoint-presentation/)
- [Waterfall Graphs; Issue #308 April 1, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-308-april-1-2014/)
- [Improving some graphs from Copyblogger’s State of Native Advertising report](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/improving-some-graphs-from-copybloggers-state-of-native-advertising-report/)
- [2 Big Mistakes Professionals make using Excel data in PowerPoint](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/2-big-mistakes-professionals-make-using-excel-data-in-powerpoint/)
- [Diverging Stacked Bar Charts; Issue #310 April 29, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-310-april-29-2014/)
- [When you should use a dual-axis graph; Issue #315 July 8, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-315-july-8-2014/)
- [Review of a Data Viz Checklist; Issue #316 July 22, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-316-july-22-2014/)
- [Jargon and Acronyms; Issue #319 September 2, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-319-september-2-2014/)
- [Updates to the PowerPoint Document Inspector may save your job](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/updates-to-the-powerpoint-document-inspector-may-save-your-job/)
- [Fixing the Excel Rounding Error; Issue #329 January 20, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-329-january-20-2015/)
- [Testing how a slide looks to someone with color deficiency; Issue #330 February 3, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-330-february-3-2015/)
- [Graph labelling techniques; Issue #331 February 17, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-331-february-17-2015/)
- [The correct visual to show a trend; Issue #332 March 3, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-332-march-3-2015/)
- [Visuals that indicate performance; Issue #333 March 17, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-333-march-17-2015/)
- [Have the impact of Apple product launch slides without copying their style](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/have-the-impact-of-apple-product-launch-slides-without-copying-their-style/)
- [What to do with text on your slides; Issue #335 April 14, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-335-april-14-2015/)
- [Dealing with requests for spreadsheet slides; Issue #341 July 7, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-341-july-7-2015/)
- [Data visualization in business; Issue #344 August 18, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-344-august-18-2015/)
- [Axis or data labels; Issue #346 September 15, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-346-september-15-2015/)
- [Re-emergence of donut charts; Issue #347 September 29, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-347-september-29-2015/)
- [Math errors; Issue #350 November 10, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-350-november-10-2015/)
- [Clearer line graphs; Issue #352 December 7, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-352-december-7-2015/)
- [Sources of business visuals on Twitter; Issue #354 January 5, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-354-january-5-2016/)
- [Formatting bullet points; Issue #355 January 19, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-355-january-19-2016/)
- [Making table criteria explicit; Issue #356 February 2, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-356-february-2-2016/)
- [Breaking links to Excel; Issue #359 March 15, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-359-march-15-2016/)
- [2016 State of Financial Presentations; Issue #361 April 12, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-361-april-12-2016/)
- [Creating some of the new graph types in older versions of Office; Issue #362 April 26, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-362-april-26-2016/)
- [New graph formatting interface in PowerPoint 2013/2016; Issue #363 May 10, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-363-may-10-2016/)
- [Extracting data from a linked Excel graph; Issue #367 July 5, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-367-july-5-2016/)
- [Index line graph instead of dual-axis graph; Issue #369 August 2, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-369-august-2-2016/)
- [Quality of conclusion, not Quantity of work; Issue #376 November 8, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-376-november-8-2016/)
- [Axis that doesn't start at zero; Issue #380 January 10, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-380-january-10-2017/)
- [Replace the default legend; Issue #381 January 24, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-381-january-24-2017/)
- [Alternative to Excel conditional formatting; Issue #389 May 16, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-389-may-16-2017/)
- [Total on stacked columns/bars; Issue #397 September 5, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-397-september-5-2017/)
- [3 Alternatives to axis breaks; Issue #398 September 19, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-398-september-19-2017/)
- [Capture part of a PDF document for use on your PowerPoint slide; Issue #135 May 29, 2007](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-135-may-29-2007/)
- [Use a map to show geographic relationships; Issue #138 July 10, 2007](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-138-july-10-2007/)
- [Create professional looking diagrams by using techniques that line up things perfectly; Issue #164 July 22, 2008](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-164-july-22-2008/)
- [Government Photos you can use; Issue #195 October 6, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-195-october-6-2009/)
- [Using diagrams created in drawing tools; Issue #205 March 9, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-205-march-9-2010/)
- [Use these two techniques to get the exact shape you want in a diagram; Issue #209 May 4, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-209-may-4-2010/)
- [Tools for working with audio or video to include in your PowerPoint presentation; Issue #222 November 2, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-222-november-2-2010/)
- [Finding high-resolution logos and research graphics for your presentation; Issue #224 November 30, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-224-november-30-2010/)
- [Quickly adding iPhone or iPad videos to your presentation; Issue #231 March 15, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-231-march-15-2011/)
- [Why You Shouldn’t Use Google Images to Find Photos; Issue #236 May 24, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-236-may-24-2011/)
- [Creating universal icons; Issue #249 November 22, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-249-november-22-2011/)
- [Effective dashboard slides; Issue #252 January 10, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-252-january-10-2012/)
- [Solving problems caused by embedding; Issue #263 June 12, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-263-june-12-2012/)
- [How to Use Screen Shots in Documents or PowerPoint Presentations](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-use-screen-shots-in-documents-or-powerpoint-presentations/)
- [Using Audio and Video on PowerPoint Slides](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/using-audio-and-video-on-powerpoint-slides/)
- [Use a Venn diagram to show overlapping relationships](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/use-a-venn-diagram-to-show-overlapping-relationships/)
- [How to have better looking pictures on a web site or presentation](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/how-to-have-better-looking-pictures-on-a-web-site-or-presentation/)
- [Timeline Visuals; Issue #278 January 22, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-278-january-22-2013/)
- [Design visuals vs. Content visuals; Issue #279 February 5, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-279-february-5-2013/)
- [Proportional Shape Comparison Diagrams; Issue #288 June 11, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-288-june-11-2013/)
- [Show steps in a process; October 29, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/october-29-2013/)
- [Treemap Diagrams; November 12, 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/november-12-2013/)
- [Proportional Object Collection Calculator; Issue #301 December 10 2013](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-301-december-10-2013/)
- [Creating slides that print well in B&W; Issue #309 April 15, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/creating-slides-that-print-well-in-b-issue-309-april-15-2014/)
- [Universal Indicators; Issue #312 May 27, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-312-may-27-2014/)
- [Sources for Free Images; Issue #313 June 10, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-313-june-10-2014/)
- [Finding and Using Vector icons in PowerPoint; Issue #325 November 25, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-325-november-25-2014/)
- [Why SmartArt is often misused; Issue #326 December 9, 2014](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-326-december-9-2014/)
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- [Visibility of slide elements; Issue #337 May 12, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-337-may-12-2015/)
- [Ignore the advice to only use images; Issue #343 August 4, 2015](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-343-august-4-2015/)
- [Using the Snipping Tool for screen captures; Issue #368 July 19, 2016](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-368-july-19-2016/)
- [Minutes/seconds on clock visual; Issue #386 April 4, 2017](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-386-april-4-2017/)
- [Inserting a MATLAB SVG image into any version of PowerPoint by converting it to a vector EMF image](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/inserting-a-matlab-svg-image-into-any-version-of-powerpoint-by-converting-it-to-a-vector-emf-image/)
- [Using Motion Path Animation; Issue #177 January 27 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-177-january-27-2009/)
- [Handling mistakes on slides; Issue #180 March 10, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-180-march-10-2009/)
- [Being prepared for computer failure; Issue #183 April 21, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-183-april-21-2009/)
- [Handout that is not a slide printout; Issue #184 May 5, 2009](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-184-may-5-2009/)
- [Corrupted PowerPoint file; Issue #206 March 23, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-206-march-23-2010/)
- [Solve your presentation delivery problems; Issue #223 November 16, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-223-november-16-2010/)
- [Using Infographics on Slides; Issue #225 December 14, 2010](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-225-december-14-2010/)
- [Equipment to carry when presenting; Issue #230 March 1, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-230-march-1-2011/)
- [Using Exit animation to reveal a graphic; Issue #233 April 12, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-233-april-12-2011/)
- [Prepare for Problems so you Respond, not React; Issue #235 May 10, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-235-may-10-2011/)
- [Using a tablet or e-reader for Speaker Notes; Issue #238 June 21, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-238-june-21-2011/)
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- [How animating a graph makes it easier to understand; Issue #243 August 30, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-243-august-30-2011/)
- [Amazing pre-made animation effects; Issue #244 September 13, 2011](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-244-september-13-2011/)
- [Essential iPad apps for presenters; Issue #257 March 20, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-257-march-20-2012/)
- [Prepare for questions or concerns; Issue #266 July 24, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-266-july-24-2012/)
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- [Repurpose your presentation as a web video; Issue #271 October 2, 2012](https://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/issue-271-october-2-2012/)
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