How to Design a PPT Presentation Slides?

Presentations can become disasters even for experienced presenters. You have to make sure that your presentation is a visual aid and not a visual distraction which is the key to success. The tips shared below on how to design a ppt presentation slides will help you in designing:

Fonts

• Try not to use serif fonts such as Times New Roman because it might be more difficult to read instead chose a single sans-serif font such as Arial or Helvetica.
• The font size should not be very small.
• Make sure you are using the same font for all the headlines.
• Select a different font for body copy and different for headlines.
• It is best to make headings bold and of different sizes from those for captions and subheadings.
• It is preferred to add a fourth font for page numbers or for sidebars a secondary body font.
• In any one publication avoid using more than four fonts.
• To indicate importance try to use larger fonts.
• Try using different sizes, colors, and styles for creating more impact.
• Completely avoid using italicized fonts because they are hard to read quickly.
• Don’t use long sentences.
• Don’t use abbreviations and acronyms.
• Use very few punctuation marks.
• For bullet points, use t only one thought per line.
• The best way to go about is using dark text on a light background or either using light text on dark background.
• Except for titles never use all caps.
• Put page numbers in the same place on every page.
•  Stand six feet from the monitor to check the font and see if you can properly read each slide.

Designing and Usage of Graphical Images

• You go for design templates as well.
• It is essential to standardize your position, colors, and styles.
• Incorporate only necessary information.
• Make sure to limit your information to only essentials.
• Use self-evident content
• Use contrasting and complimenting colors.
• Don’t add too many slides as it can lose your audience’s attention.
• The background should be consistent and subtle.
• Don’t use too many transitions. 
• It is best to add only one or two large images rather than adding several small images.
• Prioritize images instead of using so many images to compete for attention.
• All images should be of the same size.
• The border should be the same throughout.
• Vertically or horizontally arrange the images.
• The design should be clean and uncluttered. There should be some empty space left around the text and graphical images.
• Use a graphical image that can relate to and enhance the topic of the slide.
• Throughout the presentation try to use the same style of graphical image (e.g., cartoon, photographs)
• Completely avoid using flashy images and also noisy animation effects unless it is directly relatable to the slide.

Color

• The number of colors on a single screen should be in limit.
• Small objects and thin lines stand out with bright colors. 
• On one chart try to use no more than four colors.
• Colors may project differently than what appears on the monitor so check all colors on a projection screen before.

These tips will surely help you in how to design a ppt presentation slide. Do let us know how they helped you in your designing process. Happy Designing:)