How to Prepare your Poster from PowerPoint Slides


 

     

I. Adding Content That is Already in a PowerPoint Slide Presentation

  1. Create a new poster file as outlined here
  2. Open the original PowerPoint presentation you wish to copy material from and open your poster file at the same time
  3. Click on a slide and select all the elements by pressing Ctrl and A simultaneously
  4. Click the Arrange button in the Drawing box on the Home tab
  5. Select Group from the menu
  6. If you are unable to select Group, it is because there is
    • Only one element on the slide or
    • There is a title box. Delete the title box and replace it with a standard text box
  7. Copy the elements by pressing Ctrl and C
  8. Go to your poster and paste the elements into it by pressing Ctrl and V
  9. Repeat the this process for as many slides as you need in your presentation
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II. Adding Content from a Text Document

  1. Open the text file you wish to copy from, and your poster
  2. Highlight the text you would like to copy, and press Ctrl and C simultaneously
  3. Go to your poster file, then Insert Tab, then click Text Box
  4. Click and drag to create your text box, then press Ctrl and V simultaneously to paste the text into it
  5. Repeat for as many pieces of text as you would like to add to your poster
   

Tips on proper poster design:

  1. Don't use a colored background. Your poster will print faster and look cleaner with a white background
  2. Make sure to thoroughly proofread your poster before submitting it to be printed. If possible, have a friend or colleague proofread it to minimize mistakes.
  3. If you are using a photograph or logo, make sure it is high enough resolution that it does not become pixilated when viewing the poster at 100%