

Once inserted into your presentation (as simple as adding an image) your video footage can be trimmed and edited with ease from the ribbon controls with the same set of options you get with PowerPoint's improved picture editing options. Improved Content Capabilities Video content - It is now possible to edit and play video in your presentation. Clicking on this tab reveals the 'Back Stage' view where file management and printing options can be accessed. The File Tab - Office has now replaced the 'Office Button' with the File Tab. It was met with a lukewarm reception by many and, fortunately, this feedback was taken on board by Microsoft when revising the 2010 version of PowerPoint.Ĭustomising the Ribbon - It is now possible to add your own tabs above the Ribbon and populate it with the commands of your choice, saving you from constantly clicking to access the commands you regularly use.

In 2007 the standard interface used by Microsoft for all its Office applications was replaced by the ribbon. PowerPoint 2010 also comes in a 64-bit version with more performance capabilities and higher limits than the standard (32-bit) version.

Building on the major overhaul in PowerPoint 2007, the enhancements to PowerPoint 2010 were aimed at both improving the user experience and adding more functionality to the application.
