Appendix A. Getting Help
In a lot of ways, PowerPoint 2007 is easier to work with than its predecessorsâafter you get the hang of it. (And after youâve had a chance to read this book, of course.) But sooner or later, youâre going to run into a snag and need some helpâand getting you that help is what this appendix is all about.
Help with PowerPoint starts right there in the programâs window and extends into the far reaches of the Internet. There are descriptive screen tips that pop up when you mouse over the item in question, help screens stored on your computer and on Microsoftâs Web site, and a vast community of PowerPoint experts on message boards and Web sites.
Getting Help from PowerPoint
In PowerPoint 2007, helpâs never far away. In fact, the program gives you a helpful description of just about every item onscreen before you even click itâin the form of a screen tip. You can also get help from wherever you are inside PowerPoint by displaying the Microsoft Office PowerPoint Help window.
Displaying Screen Tips
To get help on a specific button, menu, or dialog box option, first mouse over the option. A good-sized screen tip pops up with a description of the item, and advice on where to get further help (Figure A-1).
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