Free Power Point Templates

To launch the Presentation Template Editor, perform one of the following actions in Publisher Explorer:

 Click New | Presentation Template.                      Right-click in the right pane and choose New | Presentation Template.

Right-click an existing Presentation Template and choose Edit Presentation Template.

When you publish an existing Data Entry Template it will pick up the changes to a Presentation Template.

Data Entry Templates must be republished to display the change.

You can also access the Presentation Template Editor from the Configure Port let Wizard and the Configure Port let Template Wizard. Template.

This field is then replaced by the Extension field.  

 Extension: The extension (file type) for the file that will be created when the content item is published. You can use any extension that is valid for a basic text file (.html, .js, .jsp, .asp, .xml, .txt).

If you do not enter an extension, the system uses .html.

You can copy, move, rename, and delete Presentation Templates in Publisher Explorer, just as you do with any Publisher component.

Note the following considerations, however, when performing these functions on Presentation Templates:

You can move Presentation Templates from one folder to another in Publisher without breaking references to Data Entry Templates and files.

The only exceptions are the file paths in the pcs: include tag:

after moving a Presentation Template, you must update paths in this tag to reflect the new location of the Presentation Template.                           

Renaming a Presentation Template does not remove its association with its attached Data Entry Template, but if the renamed Presentation Template is referenced by other Presentation Templates, you must update the name in the Presentation Templates that reference it.                        

If you delete a Presentation Template that is attached to a Data Entry Template, you cannot publish or preview content items created from that Data Entry Template until you attach another Presentation Template.

Deleting a Presentation Template is permanent. There is no undo.  

If you are designing a published content port let that consists of a simple collection of links to other content items, the usual triad of Content Item, Data Entry Template, and Presentation Template may be unnecessary, especially if the Data Entry Template would contain no properties.

Instead, you can create a stand-alone Presentation Template that is publishable without a content item or Data Entry Template.

Such an independently publishable Presentation Template uses pcs functions to refer to the content items to be included in the port let, without the necessity of referring to a Data Entry Template or associated content item.

To create an independently publishable Presentation Template:

1. In Publisher Explorer, create a folder for the Presentation Template.

2.Launch the Presentation Template Editor.

3.Enter the Presentation Template Name and Publishing Name that will be used for the file name on the Web server.

The system adds the .html extension when the template is published.

4.In the Publishable field, select Complete Page.

5.In the Code section, enter or upload the Presentation Template code.

You can use any tag or expression in the pcs language in an independently publishable Presentation Template.

The following function and method are specific to independently publishable Presentation Templates:

·     Template Bypath (folder? path): returns only independently publishable Presentation Templates.

    Folder. Templates: returns the independently publishable Presentation Templates in the folder.

While organizing your presentation, keep this statement in mind. “Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell it to them and then tell them what you told them.” The following are just a few of the things that you can do to organize an effective presentation.

Outline the presentation. Include an introduction, a “body” and a conclusion

Introduction:

 The purpose of the opening is to capture the attention and interest of and establish rapport with your audience. The introduction should then lead into the body of the presentation by previewing your remarks, outlining the scope of your remarks and letting the audience know up front what you expect of them. Body:

The purpose of the body is to develop the points you made in the introduction. Provide background information, specific evidence, examples and other pertinent information. Use visual aids to clarify a point or to explain a process. Keep them simple.

Convey one idea per visual. Use bullets and key words to emphasize the main points. Use color.

Use large print. Font size should be no smaller than 18 point.

Use uppercase and lowercase letters. Check for errors. Insert a variety of activities (cooperative learning situations, hands-on activities, group discussion, etc.) that actively engage the audience. Provide smooth transitions between activities.

Plan the handouts. Avoid fluorescent or bold-colored paper. Print materials legibly and squarely on the paper. Provide a cover sheet for your handouts with the title, date and presenter information. Number the pages. Bring extra handouts. A general rule is to have an additional ten percent. Give credit to references. Build in extra time. Conclusion:

The conclusion is your last opportunity to achieve your objective. Leave the audience with a clear and simple message by repeating the key points.

Allow the participants to ask questions and discuss points made during the presentation. Develop an agenda from the outline. Plan out what you will do in a logical manner. Schedule an approximate time for each activity.

Include breaks (if necessary). Develop an evaluation for participants to complete at the end of your presentation.