We have created our research poster templates with the average PowerPoint user in mind. You don’t have to be an expert but you need to have basic knowledge of PowerPoint. If you are not very familiar with PowerPoint have a look at the following quick tutorials.
On most browsers the downloaded file will appear at the bottom right corner of the browser window. The file is usually saved in your computer’s Download folder.
How to add text
To add text click inside the text boxes provided on the template and type or paste your text. Depending on how you paste our text, you may need to adjust the font and the font size.
How to move a text box
To move a text box click inside the text box to select it and then click, hold and drag on the box border to move it.
How to duplicate a text box
To duplicate a text box click inside the box and then Right-Click on it’s border. Select copy and then Right-Click and select paste. Choose the “Destination Theme” option.
How to add a new text box
To add a new text box click on the Text Box tool and draw a rectangle to define your new text box. Type or paste text into it. Adjust the text size and font as needed.
How to change the column configuration
To change to column configuration of the template Right-Click on the template background (if you don’t click on the background the option will not be available)
From the drop-down menu select the column configuration of your choice
How to select multiple elements at once
To select multiple items at once click and hold down the mouse button to drag over the items you want to select.
How to remove the instruction sidebars
To remove the instruction sidebars from the template click on the View tab and then on Slide Master. From the thumbnails on the left window pane select the background slide master you are using. Click, hold and drag a selection that encases the whole left instruction sidebar. Press the Delete key to remove it. Repeat the same for the right sidebar, IMPORTANT: When finished click on the View tab and then on Normal to exit the Slide Master.
