21 Open files in MS PowerPoint, modify masters, handouts, and notes.
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Open files in MS PowerPoint, modify masters, handouts, and notes.
AimTo open an existing PowerPoint presentation and modify Slide Master, Handout Master and Notes Master.
Requirements
Computer system
MS PowerPoint
Part – 1 : Open Existing Presentation
Procedure
Open MS PowerPoint
Click File → Open
Browse and select the presentation file (.pptx)
Click Open
Result: Presentation opens in Normal View.
Part – 2 : Modify Slide Master
Purpose
Slide Master controls the overall design, font style, logo and layout of all slides.
Procedure
Go to View → Slide Master
Select the Top Master Slide
Perform changes:
Change background color
Change font style and size
Insert logo → Insert → Picture
Modify title position
Click Close Master View
Result: Changes applied to all slides automatically.
Part – 3 : Modify Handout Master
Purpose
Controls how slides appear when printed (2, 3, 4, 6 slides per page).
Procedure
Go to View → Handout Master
Select slides per page layout
Add:
Date
Footer (e.g., ITI Salur)
Page number
Close Master View
Result: Printed handout layout updated.
Part – 4 : Modify Notes Master
Purpose
Used for speaker notes printing.
Procedure
Go to View → Notes Master
Change font size
Add header/footer
Adjust notes text area
Close Master View
Result: Notes pages formatted for printing.
Part – 5 : Save File
Click File → Save As
Give new name
Click Save
Result
Presentation opened successfully and Slide Master, Handout Master and Notes Master were modified.
I practiced all under my trainer Venugopal Sir.
