Other Presentation Software
Tools to assist with presentations are by no means limited to those represented on this page. Take a look at the links below for a few more options.
Excel
Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program that can be used for storing, organizing, and manipulating data. It features calculation, graphing tools, and pivot tables.
- Excel BlogFind tutorials, explanations, and tips to help find your way around a spreadsheet.
- Microsoft Office TrainingSelect your version of Excel, then work through the provided video tutorials.
- O'Reilly for Higher Education This link opens in a new windowO'Reilly for Higher Education features several online courses, tutorials, and resources on using Microsoft Excel.
PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a presentation software featuring individual pages or slides. Slides may contain text, graphics, sounds, movies, and other objects. The slides progress in a linear fashion.
- Microsoft Office TutorialThis tutorial covers the fundamentals of adding content to slides and preparing to present. Runs about 45 minutes. Audio begins playing automatically.
- PowerPoint BlogFind tutorials, explanations, and tips to help find your way around your slides.
Prezi
Prezi is a cloud-based presentation and storytelling tool meant to convey ideas on a virtual canvas. Prezi allows users to zoom in and out of media and navigate through information on the Z-axis.
- Prezi Cheat SheetThis page breaks down the Bubble Menu very neatly.
- Video TutorialVideo tutorial showing how to get started with the Prezi tool.
