Using the 3-D Rotation and 3-D Format tools found in PowerPoint 2007 or PowerPoint 2010, you can create a very sophisticated 3D cube.

In an earlier tutorial I demonstrated how to create a torn paper effect in a Picture using the Freeform Drawing Tool and the Set Transparent Color. This tutorial will demonstrate how to use PowerPoint 2010’s Combine Shapes feature to create the same effect--perhaps with higher-quality results.

Graphic icons have been around for a while. From cave paintings, to today’s smartphone apps, icons are effective visual clues that can play a strong role in helping your PowerPoint audience understand your story and ultimately influence the success of your presentation.  Creating icons can be easy with PowerPoint 2010’s Combine Shapes Feature. This

Graphic icons have been around for a while. From cave paintings, to today’s smartphone apps, icons are effective visual clues that can play a strong role in helping your PowerPoint audience understand your story and ultimately influence the success of your presentation.  Creating icons can be easy with PowerPoint 2010’s Combine Shapes Feature. This

This interactive presentation was originally created using PowerPoint 2003 by my daughter. After I taught her how to use animations and triggers, she created an interactive plant cell for a school science project. Recently, the tutorial was revised using PowerPoint 2007 to be available for other students and teachers. Images were created in Word 2007, then copied and pasted into the presentation.

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To view the video demonstration, visit Community Clips by Microsoft® by clicking here.