Microsoft PowerPoint

What is it?

PowerPoint is part of the Microsoft Office suite. It's software that lets you easily create slideshows and simple presentations. It is also commonly used as a simple substitute for page layout programs such as Quark or Adobe InDesign.

How do I get it?

Pomona College offers the Microsoft Office programs to all students. Check out our Microsoft Office installation instructions to learn how to download and install Microsoft Office.

How do I use it?

That's a rather lengthy discussion to be going into here. If you need help using PowerPoint, check the Microsoft PowerPoint official home page, where you can find much more detailed information about the program and its use.