Presentations are easy to create and update and an effective way to inculcate visual interest in people. But sometimes expert presenters also do some disasters while making presentations. The secret to success is that it must be a visual aid and not a visual diversion. It must portray the message you want to share.

The most powerful tips and tricks help you make a killer PowerPoint presentation.

Tips for Making Killer PowerPoint Presentations

Font Style & Size

• Avoid Times New Roman Palatino font. Instead, use a single sans-serif font that is easy to understand, such as Arial or Helvetica. You must avoid italicised fonts, as it is difficult to read fast.
• Use a font size of 24 or more. Use the same font for headlines and bold it. Select a different font for body content. Level all the slides. For the "Title,"  use a larger font of around 40-45 points with a different colour. Select the larger font to provide importance.

Keep simple and consistent.

• Create a consistent and simple design template using the slide master features. Be consistent with the elements like colours (stick to two or three colours max), background, and fonts. The content presentation, like bullets, text, and images, can vary. Use a maximum of 2 or 3 fonts. Use strong contrast in your presentation.
• Pay attention to the visual hierarchy. The focus should always be on one idea per slide.

Use only essential words or phrases.

• Limit words on every slide and simplify it; use only key phrases and useful information. Avoid using words in all caps, and avoid punctuation. Space increases readability. Patterns in the background can reduce readability. Light-coloured text on a dark background is the best.

Minimise the use of flashy effects.

• Overuse of animation and other special effects and sounds should not be suggested. Because it might look “cute,” which negatively impacts your credibility.
• Use high-quality images that add complement to your work. Ensure that your images have excellent impact and have high resolution when displayed on the big screen.
• Avoid using flashy transitions. Although this feature looks impressive, it could impact negatively. Use one image per slide.

Limit to fewer slides and practice jumping off slides.

• A limited number of slides should be good to engage audiences. One slide per minute will be good.
• Navigate your PowerPoint in a nonlinear fashion, as it allows the presenter to jump forward and back without touching interim slides.
• You must learn to move forward and backwards within the slides, as the audience may ask to see the previous page.

The proper size of images and texts

• Check your slide on the screen, which you will use in the presentation, and ensure that texts are readable from the backseat. Graphic images must be big enough to read clearly but not too loud as a visual.
• You must remember that transparency and handouts will not show special effects and animations. Plan it according to these technicalities.
• Show a person who has never seen your presentation before and ask for honest feedback overall, such as colour contrast, background, content, and effects included, if any.

Avoid reading from the slides 

• Remember that slides are for the audience, so avoid reading from the slides. Make the presentation interactive.
• Do not face towards the presentation; your face should always be the audience.
• Do not apologise for anything you have done in your PowerPoint. If any font is hard to read, do not use that font. 

Crucial aspects to note

• If you utilise builds, content should appear simple and consistent. The top and left will probably be best. Use it only if you need it, as it makes the presentation slow.
• Before completion, do not forget to check the spelling and grammar.
• While presenting, you should know your audience. Always keep eye contact with the audience.
• Make all images the same size. Otherwise, it does not look good.
• Use audio and video if required, but try to use a smaller file size.
• Show data in your slides and visualise it more professionally.

Deadly Points for PowerPoint Presentations

Avoid these visual cliches.

• Do not use many slide transitions and sound effects, as these distract audiences. As a result, it becomes slow.
• Do not use standard clipart; instead, you must use trending shapes to present your message.
• Use your unique design with the company logo instead of using presentation templates. It looks more professional.  
• Don't write more text in the slides. You also should avoid paragraphs, quotations, and complete sentences. Just use phrases to reach your message.
• Keep a backup copy of your presentation. You never know when technology betrays you.
• Know your audience. If you already use the Me word, change Me to We immediately. 

If you follow these vital points while making a presentation, nobody can stop you from getting success in making a presentation.