How to Zoom in PowerPoint
- Zoom is a feature that Microsoft introduced in PowerPoint in order to make the presentations more dynamic.
- It is a simple tool that allows jumping back and forth between sections and slides in a more visually-pleasant way.
- For more information about this presentation tool, check out our dedicated Microsoft PowerPoint Hub.
- If you want to read more about how to use this amazing software suite, check out our Microsoft Office Tutorials page.
Microsoft released PowerPoint way back in 1990 to become one of the most used applications in the world. This is no surprise since it comes with many features, with many a businessman having made a presentation having used the software to do it.
If you are a fan of using PowerPoint to create awesome presentations, now you have a new tool at your disposal. The new Zoom feature will allow you to easily create interactive, non-linear presentations.
According to Microsoft, using Zoom during a presentation will allow you to go from any point in your presentation to any other in any order you want.
The Slide Zoom will allow you to make the presentation more dynamic, which means that you will be able to navigate without any problems between slides in any order you like, all without interrupting the presentation’s flow.
On the other hand, Section Zoom will give you the freedom to go back to sections that you want to really focus on.
How do I use Zoom in PowerPoint?
1. Create a Slide Zoom
- Open a PowerPoint presentation
- Go to Insert and select Zoom
- Choose Slide Zoom
- The Slide Zoom dialog box opens.
- Choose the slides you want to use in your Slide Zoom.
- Once you are done selecting all the slides you want to use, select Insert.
- Your Slide Zoom is created.
2. Create a Section Zoom
- Open a PowerPoint presentation
- Go to Insert and select Zoom
- Choose Section Zoom
- Choose the section you want to use in your Section Zoom.
- Once you are done selecting the section, select Insert.
- Your Section Zoom is created.
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By following these steps, you should be able to create better-looking presentations by using the Zoom feature in PowerPoint.
FAQ: Learn more about Zoom in PowerPoint
- Why should I use Zoom in PowerPoint?
The purpose of Zoom is to make your presentations more dynamic and exciting. The same results can also be obtained if you use tools like Adobe Spark.
- Is the Zoom feature free to use?
Yes, anyone with a subscription to PowerPoint can use Zoom with no additional costs.
- Why should I use Zoom in PowerPoint presentations?
When you create a Zoom in PowerPoint, you can jump to and from specific slides, sections, and portions of your presentation much easier than before.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in July 2016 and has been since revamped and updated in may 2020 for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.