Design tips for PowerPoint

7. Be Visual

• The impact of visuals is greatly increased by colour IF it is used well.
• Ensure there is a clear contrast between text and background colour.
• Use a highlight colour to emphasis key words.
• Don’t use too many colours on one slide.
• Use colours that harmonise rather than clash. Bright shades can look harsh when projected.
• If you’re not sure how to put colours together, make use of the colour schemes available in PowerPoint.