Top Tips on Using Editable Images in PowerPoint Presentations

Chillibreeze Writer - Saudha Kasim

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Visual imagery such as illustrations, charts, information graphics and photographs can be used to enhance any PowerPoint presentation. Editable visual components are the best sort of visuals to use as they are versatile and can be modified and used across various presentations.

Here are 24point0’s Top Tips on creatively using editable images in PowerPoint Presentations.

Animation of Various Elements of Editable Images

Various elements of editable images can be animated to show progression and explain concepts better. For example, the editable image of a businesswoman can be modified and animated to show her speaking about the various steps in a particular business process.

These Editable People images are readily available at 24point0 and are also easily customizable.

Assorted Models

Go Beyond Solid Colors in PowerPoint Images

Modify and change colors in editable diagrams to suit the overall appearance of a PowerPoint Presentation. Apply gradients in these images as well as patterns to enhance their visual appeal. To apply gradients, simply select the elements which you wish to modify and go to Home> Drawing Shape Fill>Gradient and to apply patterns, go to Shape Fill>Textures.

Don’t use flat, two-dimensional images. Use PowerPoint features to make images pop up. Add bevels, emboss, shadows, etc. to create impactful images.

Diagrams such as the Hierarchical Chart and Sankey Diagram from 24point0 can be easily edited to change colors and given three-dimensional effects.

Combine Multiple Editable Images

Combining multiple editable images not only makes for interesting visuals but also helps provide continuity and explaining concepts better. For instance, to show strategies for geographies, editable people images could be combined with these editable maps. The Heaven and Hell Diagram could be made interactive by applying a particular animation effect trigger to any element in it, which leads to a Table that explains the negative or positive impact of any business decision in greater detail.

Heaven and Hell Diagram

Create greater impact with scale

Editable Images provide for modifying the size of images without causing pixilation. Magnifying parts of diagrams such as this Text Tree Diagram would help focus the audience attention on a particular discussion point.

Text Tree Infographic

Text Should Be Integrated into Images in PowerPoint Presentations

Text and graphical elements should not be separate but should be combined to present a composite slide. Text can be successfully integrated into images such as the editable Cartoon Panel, Process Diagram, Lighthouse Diagram and Manpower Resource chart from 24point0.

Manpower Resource Diagram

Editable images are not only versatile, they also have greater visual clarity and quality than non-editable graphics. Text can be more harmoniously integrated into the graphics, colors can be changed with ease and elements can be rearranged. Editable diagrams should therefore be an essential part of every successful consultant’s PowerPoint arsenal.

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Top Tips on Using Editable Images in PowerPoint Presentations

Chillibreeze Writer - Saudha Kasim

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