To customize a slide show by selecting which slides to include, you can create a Custom Show using the options available in your presentation software.
Creating a custom slide show allows you to tailor a presentation for specific audiences or situations without altering the original file. This is particularly useful when you have a large deck but only need to cover certain topics for a shorter meeting or a different group.
Here are the steps to define a new custom show, based on the provided reference:
Steps to Create a Custom Show
- Navigate to the Slide Show Tab: Open your presentation file and locate the Slide Show tab, usually found among the main menu tabs like File, Home, Insert, Design, etc.
- Access Custom Slide Show: Within the Slide Show tab's ribbon, find the section or button related to Custom Slide Show.
- Select Custom Shows: Click on the Custom Slide Show option, and then choose Custom Shows... from the subsequent menu or dropdown list. This action will open a dialog box dedicated to managing your custom presentations.
- Start a New Custom Show: In the Custom Shows dialog box that appears, click the New button. This prompts the creation of a new custom show definition.
- Select Slides to Include: A new dialog box titled "Define Custom Show" will open. Under the list labeled Slides in presentation, browse and click on the individual slides from your original presentation that you wish to add to this custom show. You can select slides one by one or potentially select multiple slides depending on the software.
- Add Selected Slides: After clicking on the desired slides in the left-hand list, click the Add button located between the two lists. This moves the selected slides into the list on the right, which represents the slides included in your new custom show. Repeat for all slides you want to include.
- Optional: Give your custom show a descriptive name in the provided field at the top of the "Define Custom Show" dialog box.
- Confirm and Save: Once you have added all the desired slides, click OK in the "Define Custom Show" dialog box, and then Close in the "Custom Shows" dialog box to save your new custom show definition.
You can now play this specific selection of slides whenever needed by returning to the Custom Slide Show menu and selecting the name you assigned to your custom show.
Quick Navigation Summary
| Action | Location |
|---|---|
| Access Slide Show Tools | Slide Show tab |
| Begin Customization | Custom Slide Show |
| Manage Custom Shows | Custom Shows... |
| Create a New Show | Select New button |
| Add Slides | Click slide, then Add |
By following these steps, you effectively customize your presentation flow by defining a specific sequence or subset of slides to present.
