Be able to move or delete a slide

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Objective: Be able to move or delete a slide

Imagine your presentation is a storybook. Each slide is a page. Moving a page changes its order, while deleting removes it entirely. Knowing how to do both keeps your story clear and engaging.

Moving a Slide

1. Open the Slide Sorter view (the little grid icon).
2. Click the slide you want to move.
3. Drag it to the new position. A blue line shows where it will land.
4. Release the mouse button to drop the slide.
5. Check the order by going back to the normal view.

✨ Analogy: Think of rearranging books on a shelf. You pick up a book and slide it to a new spot. The same principle applies to slides.

Deleting a Slide

1. In the Slide Sorter view, click the slide you wish to remove.
2. Press the Delete key on your keyboard, or right‑click and choose Delete Slide.
3. Confirm the deletion if prompted.
4. Verify the slide is gone by scrolling through the list.

⚠️ Tip: Always double‑check before deleting – you can’t undo a deletion in the Slide Sorter view.

Exam Tips & Quick Reference

📌 Exam Question Example: “Describe the steps to move a slide from position 5 to position 2 in a presentation.”
Answer: Use the Slide Sorter view, click the slide at position 5, drag it above the slide at position 2, and release.
Remember to mention the blue line indicator and that the order updates automatically.

🎓 Final Advice: Practice in a test file. Try moving and deleting slides until you can do it in under 10 seconds. Confidence in the interface will make you shine on the exam!