Microsoft Powerpoint ebook tutorial.
Follow along to customize your ebook
So you have downloaded your template.
Not sure where to begin? Well lets start here.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR TEMPLATE
1. TEXT
1a | How to add text?
1c | Changing Font Style
1. Click on textbox or highlight text
1d | Changing Font Size
1e | Moving text boxes around
1f | Duplicating text boxes
- Right click on text box then click Copy
1g | I want to change all font styles to my own brand fonts
1. Click 'View' Tab
(Slide Master View: ensure your template has consistant fonts/background)
3. Now you are in 'Slide Master' View you can now go through and change all the fonts and background colors. IMPORTANT you DO NOT want to be adding your content in Slide Master eg. images and text.
4. After you have changed the font style/colors REMEMBER to click on 'Slide Master' Tab and 'Close Master'
1b | How to edit footer text?
- Edit Footer: View > Header and Footer. Replace text under footer and click ‘Apply to All’
2. IMAGES
2b. How to adjust or crop an image
To adjust an image inside image box.
1. Double click on the image
2. Click on 'Crop' in Top toolbox
3. Click and hold the center of the image and drag to adjust image.
To crop image simple move the bolded edges crop image
2c. How to replace an image with another
Unlike the keynote program you can't drag and drop another image over the previous to replace it. Don't worry it's still easy!
2. Click [delete] button on keyboard, you will see the placeholder image box appear again.
3. Drop another image onto placeholder image box
If the image moves to the top layer covering some design elements as seen below with the triangles.
Simply double click on the image and click 'Send to Back' in the top tool bar
2d. How to delete an image and placeholder image box
2. Then click on placeholder holder box and hit [delete] button again
2a. How to add images
1. Drag an image from anywhere on your computer onto the placeholder box
OR
1. Click on the icon in the middle of the box and select an image
4. EXPORTING EBOOK/SOCIAL MEDIA
4a. Compressing: How can I make my ebook file size smaller?
4c. When I save my eBook as a PDF there is a white border.
If your ebook is saving with a white border here is how you can save it without one.
1. Click File > Print
4b. How to save my eBook as a PDF?
File > Save As > Select PDF next to Format: > Save
4d. Exporting Social Media Templates as images/JPEG
THE BASICS
How to add images
1. Drag an image from anywhere on your computer onto the placeholder box
OR
1. Click on the icon in the middle of the box and select an image
I can't move or select something in the template.
In this view you can change: font style, background color, move design elements, delete design element. ****IMPORTANT you DO NOT add your content in this view****
How can I change the background color?
You may notice the background can not be selected or move, these elements can only be edited in the (which is like the backend of the template) It’s very simple to access.
How to edit footer text?
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Edit Footer: View > Header and Footer. Replace text under footer and click ‘Apply to All’
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Remove Footer: View > Header and Footer. Untick Slide Number and Footer and click ‘Apply to All’


How to save my eBook as a PDF?
File > Save As > Select PDF next to Format: > Save
Exporting Social Media Templates as Images
1. Click File > Export...
Want more pages? - delete page & rearrange pages
DUPLICATE PAGE:
Right click on any page template and select 'Duplicate Slide’
DELETE PAGE:
Right click on any page and select 'Delete Slide'
REARRANGE PAGES:
How to add text?
Reorder Objects
Sometimes when you replace images, your image might reposition infront of your your text.
Here is how you can reorder your object.
1. Select your object you want to move
2. Click on Picture Format
3. Click 'Bring Back' or 'Reorder Object' (see animation below)
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TEMPLATE
1. TEXT
1a | How to add text?
1c | Changing Font Style
1. Click on textbox or highlight text
1d | Changing Font Size
1e | Moving text boxes around
1f | Duplicating text boxes
- Right click on text box then click Copy
1g | I want to change all font styles to my own brand fonts
1. Click 'View' Tab
(Slide Master View: ensure your template has consistant fonts/background)
3. Now you are in 'Slide Master' View you can now go through and change all the fonts and background colors. IMPORTANT you DO NOT want to be adding your content in Slide Master eg. images and text.
4. After you have changed the font style/colors REMEMBER to click on 'Slide Master' Tab and 'Close Master'
1b | How to edit footer text?
- Edit Footer: View > Header and Footer. Replace text under footer and click ‘Apply to All’
2. IMAGES
2b. How to adjust or crop an image
To adjust an image inside image box.
1. Double click on the image
2. Click on 'Crop' in Top toolbox
3. Click and hold the center of the image and drag to adjust image.
To crop image simple move the bolded edges crop image
2c. How to replace an image with another
Unlike the keynote program you can't drag and drop another image over the previous to replace it. Don't worry it's still easy!
2. Click [delete] button on keyboard, you will see the placeholder image box appear again.
3. Drop another image onto placeholder image box
If the image moves to the top layer covering some design elements as seen below with the triangles.
Simply double click on the image and click 'Send to Back' in the top tool bar
2d. How to delete an image and placeholder image box
2. Then click on placeholder holder box and hit [delete] button again
2a. How to add images
1. Drag an image from anywhere on your computer onto the placeholder box
OR
1. Click on the icon in the middle of the box and select an image
4. EXPORTING EBOOK/SOCIAL MEDIA
4a. Compressing: How can I make my ebook file size smaller?
4c. When I save my eBook as a PDF there is a white border.
If your ebook is saving with a white border here is how you can save it without one.
1. Click File > Print
4b. How to save my eBook as a PDF?
File > Save As > Select PDF next to Format: > Save
4d. Exporting Social Media Templates as images/JPEG
THE BASICS
How to add images
1. Drag an image from anywhere on your computer onto the placeholder box
OR
1. Click on the icon in the middle of the box and select an image
I can't move or select something in the template.
In this view you can change: font style, background color, move design elements, delete design element. ****IMPORTANT you DO NOT add your content in this view****
How can I change the background color?
You may notice the background can not be selected or move, these elements can only be edited in the (which is like the backend of the template) It’s very simple to access.
How to edit footer text?
-
Edit Footer: View > Header and Footer. Replace text under footer and click ‘Apply to All’
-
Remove Footer: View > Header and Footer. Untick Slide Number and Footer and click ‘Apply to All’


How to save my eBook as a PDF?
File > Save As > Select PDF next to Format: > Save
Exporting Social Media Templates as Images
1. Click File > Export...
Want more pages? - delete page & rearrange pages
DUPLICATE PAGE:
Right click on any page template and select 'Duplicate Slide’
DELETE PAGE:
Right click on any page and select 'Delete Slide'
REARRANGE PAGES:
How to add text?
Reorder Objects
Sometimes when you replace images, your image might reposition infront of your your text.
Here is how you can reorder your object.
1. Select your object you want to move
2. Click on Picture Format
3. Click 'Bring Back' or 'Reorder Object' (see animation below)
Using the old mac powerpoint?
The tutorial below covers:
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Adding text
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Adding or replacing images
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Editing footer
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Duplicating, rearranging & deleting pages
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Compressing & saving as PDF
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Adding clickable links in your ebook (using sejda)
More advanced:
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Editing in master slide (elements that can't be selected)
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Changing colors to solid colored elements
ADDING TEXT
Click on placeholder text box and add in your own content. You can still freely move around text box or resize as you wish

ADDING IMAGES OR REPLACING IMAGES
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Drag and drop your image file into the grey placeholde OR click on icon in the grey placeholder and select your desired image
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Adjust Image: Click on Image and select the first symbol on the left and resize and readjust.
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Replace an image: Click on the pre-existing image and delete. The grey placeholder box should appear again and then drag and drop in your new image

EDITING FOOTER
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Edit Footer: View > Header and Footer. Replace text under footer and click ‘Apply to All’
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Remove Footer: View > Header and Footer. Untick Slide Number and Footer and click ‘Apply to All’

DUPLICATE, REARRANGE & DELETE PAGES
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Duplicate Pages: Right click on any page template and select 'Duplicate Slide’
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Rearrange Pages: Click and hold page and drag to rearrange order
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Delete Pages: Right click on any page and select 'Delete Slide'
*I do not recommend using 'new slides' feature as some elements do not appear*

COMPRESS & SAVE AS PDF
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Compress File: File> Reduce File Size > Select 'OK’. I choose 200ppi but if i’m using high quality large stock photos the file size still might be quite large even after I compress it so then I select 150ppi
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Save as ebook: File > Save As > Select PDF next to Format: > Save

ADDING CLICKABLE LINKS TO YOUR EBOOK
It's very simple to add clickable links into your ebook once you have saved your final PDF. Links are perfect to add to your connect with me page to make it easier for your reader to visit your social media handles or your final call out text. We also have our T3 Ebook Template that includes buttons throughout the ebook (this is great for affiliate links).
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I love using sejda.com/pdf-editor
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Click "Upload PDF file"
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Select the Link Tool and drag a box over buttons or social media text.
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After you finish click save at the bottom and then download!
EDITING MASTER SLIDE
You may notice a few elements that can not be selected or move on the page these elements can only be edited in the Master Slide (which is like the backend of the template) It’s very simple to access.
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Click on the Theme Tab and then the 'Edit Master’ button
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Then you can move, resize or change colour of any elements you wish
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After you finish click “Close’
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Then you should see your changes have been made

CHANGING COLORS TO ELEMENTS
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Double click on the coloured shape
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Click on Fill and then choose desired color. If you find that you can’t select a certain object then refer to the step above in 'Editing in Master Slide'

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