March 25, 2026
Gil Segal is the creator of ToolsToo Pro for PowerPoint and an expert technologist with a deep understanding of a wide range of architectures, tools, and technologies and their impact. Gil is always on the lookout for ways to automate manual tasks in any software he uses and has been a PowerPoint power-user since the mid 90’s. In this conversation, Gil discusses the new version 12.1 of ToolsToo Pro for PowerPoint.
You get 8 shape types plus lines as part of this Organic Shapes collection. Each of these 8 shape types have 10 variants. So you end up with 80 hand-drawn shape options! Again each of these 80 shapes have 12 brush stroke styles! Plus you get the lines and arrows in 12 brush stroke styles too. Combine all variations to end up with more than 3000 possibilities.
December 5, 2025
Boris Hristov is the Founder of presentation agency 356labs and a PowerPoint MVP. He has presented in 25+ countries and has been rated as the top speaker numerous times. Boris has years of experience as a trainer, mentor and consultant and works with many companies to help them craft and deliver truly effective presentations. In this conversation, Boris discusses the upcoming Present to Succeed 2026 online conference, being held in-person and online in London on May 21st, 2026, and in Sofia on June 12th, 2026.
Inserting a New Slide with Copilot in PowerPoint 365 for Windows
March 26, 2026
Duplicating slides in PowerPoint 365 for Windows is a simple yet powerful technique that can dramatically speed up your workflow. Whether you're building a presentation from a consistent template, reusing layouts, or experimenting with variations of a design, duplication helps you work smarter with minimal effort. This guide walks you through the different ways to duplicate slides: using right click menus, keyboard shortcuts, and the Ribbon, so you can choose the method that fits your style. Mastering this small skill can make a big difference in how efficiently you create, refine, and deliver your presentations.
Learn quick methods to duplicate slides in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.
March 24, 2026
In this issue, we explore how timeless principles meet modern presentation practice. Drawing inspiration from lessons as far back as 1832, we see that clarity of thought and purpose has always been at the heart of effective communication. That same discipline applies today when you reset slides to restore structure and consistency, ensuring your content aligns with the intended design. We also look at applying theme colors and fonts—small choices that create a cohesive visual identity across every slide. Together, these ideas remind us that while tools evolve, great presentations still rely on clear structure, thoughtful design, and enduring principles of communication.
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March 20, 2026
Applying Theme Colors and Theme Fonts in PowerPoint gives you a quick, precise way to refresh your presentation’s look without committing to a full theme or template overhaul. Whether you want a subtle visual update or need to match brand guidelines, PowerPoint lets you mix and match coordinated color palettes and font pairs with ease. This tutorial walks you through where to find these options, how to preview them, and the best ways to apply them across your slides. With a few thoughtful choices, you can elevate clarity, consistency, and visual impact in minutes.
Learn how to apply Theme Colors and Theme Fonts in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.
March 18, 2026
Presentations may feel like a modern craft, but their core principles have been with us for centuries. In 1832, Friedrich Max Müller captured ideas that still define great communication today: clarity, focus, and the discipline to leave things out. This page revisits his wisdom through a contemporary lens, showing how a lecture from the past mirrors the expectations of today’s audiences. Whether you design slides, teach, or share ideas in any form, these insights remind us that effective presenting isn’t about displaying everything you know. It’s about shaping knowledge so others can understand it with ease.
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