About the course

The PowerPoint 2021 – Charts and Animations course covers topics included in the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. You will learn how to create and modify tables and charts. You will also apply transition effects and create animations and set options.

Modules

There are 7 modules in this course

• Constructing Tables
• Modifying and Importing Tables
• Creating Charts
• Markers and Legends
• Axis Titles and Data Labels
• Transition and Animation Effects
• Modifying Animations

Course features

• Simulation training replicates the software you are learning providing a realistic learning experience.
• Learn how to perform tasks at your own pace and interactively by following easy step-by-step actions.
• Reinforce your knowledge at the end of each lesson by completing interactive and multiple choice quiz questions.
• Assess your skills at any time by undertaking the Course Test.
• Lessons can be completed within 30 minutes so training can be undertaken in “bite” size pieces.
• Bookmarking allows you to learn in multiple training sessions.
• Course navigation features allow you to jump directly to specific topics of interest quickly and easily.
• Designed for people who require initial and refresher training activities.
• Available on-line 24 hours a day.
• Version for Mobile Devices.
• Review course content with eBooks

You'll learn how to:

Creating Tables Constructing Tables

• Add Table Layouts;
• Insert Tables;
• Split and Merge Cells;
• Enter Data into Tables;
• Edit and Delete Table Text;
• Add and Delete Rows and Columns;
• Select Rows, Columns and Tables;
• Change Row Heights;
• Modify Column Widths.

Modifying and Importing Tables

• Modify Tables;
• Apply Table Styles;
• Use Table Style Options;
• Modify Table Styles;
• Add Borders;
• Change Cell Alignment;
• Add Effects;
• Import Table Data;
• Update Tables.

Creating and Modifying Charts Creating Charts

• Add Charts to Slides;
• Create Column Charts;
• Enter and Edit Data;
• Switch Row and Column Data;
• Import Data from Excel;
• Create Pie Charts;
• Change Chart Types
• Modify Chart Layouts;
• Select Chart Objects.

Markers and Legends

• Format Chart Objects;
• Add Chart Titles;
• Position the Legend;
• Change Marker Colours;
• Change the Chart Type;
• Modify the Chart Background;
• Remove Chart Objects.

Axis Titles and Data Labels

• Add Axis Titles;
• Show Gridlines;
• Change Data Series Spacing;
• Position Charts;
• Format Axis Titles;
• Add Data Labels;
• Modify Data Labels;
• Add Hyperlinks.

Animations and Transitions Transition and Animation Effects

• Apply Transition Effects; 
• Change Duration;
• Add Transition Sounds;
• Auto Advance Slides;
• View Transition Effects; 
• Navigate Slide Shows; 
• Apply Animations;
• Customise Animations; 
• Remove Animations.

Modifying Animations

• Add Animations;
• Add Sounds;
• Set Animation Timing;
• Use the Animation Painter;
• Preview Animations;
• Change the Animation Order;
• Add Motion Paths;
• Adjust Motion Paths.