Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 for Macintosh

This page contains helpful links about PowerPoint 2008 concerning the following topics:
--Files & Folders
--Printing
--Images, Video, Audio, & other media
--Slides & Presentation Tools

Files & Folders

How do I change my default file format in PowerPoint 2008?
If you are creating documents that will be viewed by people who do not have the latest version of Microsoft Office products it may be advisable to set PowerPoint 2008 to save in the .ppt format.

How do I change the default locations for storing and finding my files in PowerPoint 2008 for Mac?
This article explains how to change where your documents are saved and opened by default.

Printing

Printing in PowerPoint
In PowerPoint there are a number of various options when printing.  Presentations can be printed as individual slides, handouts, with notes, or as an outline.  All of these options are possible in PowerPoint 2007 and 2008 and this article contains links with each option for the PowerPoint version being used.

Images, Video, Audio, & other media

How do I insert an image in PowerPoint 2008 for Mac?
This article contains steps to follow in order to insert a picture into a PowerPoint slide.

How do I link an audio file from my computer into PowerPoint 2008 for Mac?
This article explains how to link an audio file into a slide in PowerPoint 2008 for Mac.

How do I insert a movie from a file into PowerPoint 2008 for Mac?
This article explains how to embed a movie from a file on your computer into a PowerPoint slide.

Slides & Presentation Tools

How do I used slide transitions in PowerPoint 2008 for Mac?
Slide transitions can be used in PowerPoint to give presentations a more professional look.Transitions are the animated effects that occur when you move from one slide to another. This article explains how to add transitions to a presentation and how to adjust their settings.

How do I animate objects in PowerPoint 2008 for Mac?
Animation can be used in PowerPoint to give presentations a more professional feel and to keep viewers interested. This article explains how to animate text and other objects in PowerPoint 2008.