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Presentation Software Definition and Examples

Presentation software brings complex ideas to life, one slide at a time

By Wendy Russell Wendy Russell Writer Brock University Former Lifewire writer Wendy Russell is an experienced teacher specializing in live communications, graphics design, and PowerPoint software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 22, 2020 Tweet Share Email Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Tweet Share Email MS Office Powerpoint Word Excel Outlook Many software suites offer a program designed to accompany a speaker when he or she delivers a presentation. The specific presentation program in this suite of programs is usually (but not always) in the form of a slide show. This category of program is well-established; it doesn't change much, and it supports not only online visual display but also, generally, the printing of related handouts and speaker notes.

Benefits of Presentation Software

These programs make it simple and often fun to create a presentation for your audience. They contain a text editor to add your written content; they support charts and graphic images such as photographs, clip art or other objects to enliven your slideshow and get your point across crisply. For a deeper dive into some of the leading applications in this software category, check out: What Is Microsoft PowerPoint? 4 Best Free Presentation Software Programs

Other Forms of Presentation Software

PowerPoint and its clones work on a slide-based logic: When you move to the next point in your conversation, you advance to the next slide. An alternative model of presentations sets aside the slide model in favor of some other navigation system. Examples include:

Prezi

Prezi offers a visual navigation tool that allows for zoom-in/zoom-out detail across a logical map of your presentation. Prezi

Microsoft Sway

Besides PowerPoint, Microsoft also offers Sway, which is a presentation and newsletter designer that supports simpler and more image-focused designs along a familiar linear flow path. Microsoft Sway Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Link Slides in Google Slides 5 Best Sites for Free Microsoft PowerPoint Backgrounds OpenOffice Impress Review Understanding Microsoft PowerPoint and How to Use It How to Add Page Numbers in PowerPoint How to Copy a PowerPoint Design Template to Another Presentation PPTX File (What It Is and How to Open One) Microsoft Office vs. iWork How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint An Introduction to PowerPoint How to Use Google Slides to Make a Presentation PPTM File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Hide and Unhide a Slide in PowerPoint What Is Microsoft PowerPoint? Graphics Software Types, Purposes and Examples Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies