Using PowerPoint in your Videoconference

• Remember to design for delivery using a landscape orientation rather than portrait. The image will fit better on a computer display and a TV-type monitor.
  
• Use bright letters against solid light backgrounds, or light letters against solid dark backgrounds bright yellow or white against a dark blue background works well. Avoid the use of red it tends to smudge into other colours.
  
• Use the same lettering and background throughout your presentation. Keep the background shading consistent across the screen so text is readable in all areas.
  
• Don't use more than seven or eight lines per slide and keep your information concise. Remember a few choice words can convey a whole paragraph.
  
• Font size and style. Use a sans-serif font (i.e. Arial, Helvetica) as they are easier to read than serif fonts (Times Roman). Use bold when ever possible.
  
• Use illustrations, charts and clip art when appropriate.
  
• Keep your visual information to a minimum. A busy slide forces smaller font sizes to be used.
  
• Avoid using sounds for introducing a new slide or bullet point. They could become repetitious, and the sound level at a far site could be much louder than a presenter's voice. Use animations and slide effects prudently, as they may appear jerky for viewers with low-end video connections.