PowerPointTM is an exciting tool that assists in effectively presenting a summation of important ideas to an audience. PowerPointTM can often be intimidating to one who has never used the program. In reality, PowerPointTM can be as simple or involved as the creator’s imagination, but at its foundation PowerPointTM is nothing more than giving life to an outline. In academic and professional levels a simple and clear PowerPointTM presentation is most effective. This tutorial will walk through the basic steps of creating a simple PowerPointTM presentation. Then, it will show you where to find information on advanced PowerPointTM tools. Finally, at the end of the tutorial, there will be a list of important keys to remember to make your PowerPointTM effective.