Be able to insert a new slide

19. Presentations

Objective: Insert a new slide

Think of a presentation like a comic strip 🎨. Each slide is a panel that tells part of the story. Adding a new slide is like inserting a fresh panel to keep the narrative flowing smoothly.

Step‑by‑Step Guide

1. Open your presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides).
2. Navigate to the slide sorter view (the small thumbnails on the left). This shows all existing panels.
3. Choose the location where you want the new slide. Click the thumbnail of the slide after which the new one should appear.
4. Insert the slide:
   • PowerPoint: Home ➜ New Slide or press Ctrl+M.
   • Google Slides: Insert ➜ New slide or press Ctrl+Shift+N.
5. Choose a layout (Title, Title & Content, Blank, etc.) to match the content you plan to add.
6. Populate the slide with text, images, charts, or multimedia.
7. Save your work to avoid losing the new panel.

Analogy: The Slide as a Lego Block

Just like adding a new Lego block to a structure, inserting a slide requires:

• Choosing the right spot (where the block fits).
• Using the correct shape (layout).
• Securing it (saving the file).

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