PowerPoint: Creating an Infographic

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Free Online Course: PowerPoint: Creating an Infographic provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. PowerPoint: Creating an Infographic is taught by Heather Ackmann.

Overview
  • Learn how to design compelling infographics quickly and easily using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Creating infographics quickly with PowerPoint
    1. Changing the Page Dimensions
    • When to change the slide size
    • How to change the slide size
    • Working with the ruler, grid, and guides
    2. Importing Stock Infographic Elements
    • Importing an Illustrator graphic
    • Converting vector files using the web
    3. Creating Your Own Infographic Shapes
    • Drawing basic shapes
    • Drawing lines
    • Drawing more complex shapes
    4. PowerPoint Icon Graphics
    • Inserting a PowerPoint icon
    • Formatting the icon
    • Converting the icon to a shape
    • Aligning icons
    5. Adding Text Boxes
    • Placeholders vs. text boxes
    • Inserting a text box and adding text
    • Formatting a text box
    6. Inserting a Chart
    • Adding a chart in PowerPoint
    • Adding and removing chart elements
    • Formatting a chart
    7. Exporting Your Infographic
    • Exporting your infographic as a PDF or picture
    • Ways to increase the export resolution
    Conclusion
    • Next steps