In the practice session, motor away from AutoLayout to AutoShapes as you move a shape, connect it right, and then restyle it. Plus, adjust some things that have been bugging you such as connector lengths and unequal shape sizes; and reposition the chart.

About the practice session

When you click Practice in PowerPoint, a practice presentation will download to your computer and open in PowerPoint, and a separate window with practice instructions will appear alongside (see picture).

Note    You need to have PowerPoint 2003 installed on your computer.

Tips

• If the practice instructions aren't visible, or disappear when you click in PowerPoint, click the PowerPoint Help taskbar button and then click the Auto Tile button on the upper-left corner of the instructions.
• If the practice instructions cover up PowerPoint, click the Auto Tile button on the upper-left corner of the instructions.

Before you begin

Make sure to close PowerPoint if it is already running.

Start the practice

Click the Practice in PowerPoint button now.