Explanation

• Start a presentation from the beginning: F5
• Start a presentation from the current slide: Shift + F5

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• A Custom Slide Show in Microsoft PowerPoint lets you present selected slides from an existing presentation.
• It allows slides to be displayed in a specific order according to the audience or topic.
• You can create different custom shows from the same presentation without duplicating the slides.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Word Art is not available in Task Pane.
• It is available in the Insert option and view as a drop-down.
• PowerPoint task panes provide access to tools and features for tasks such as formatting, clip art, and starting a presentation.
• Getting Started and Clip Art were available as task panes in older versions of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

Explanation

• Start a presentation from the current slide: Shift+F5
• Start a presentation from the beginning: F5

Additional information:

• Ctrl + N: Create a new presentation document
• Ctrl + M: Insert a new slide
• Ctrl + S: save a presentation

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

• SmartArt is added in Microsoft PowerPoint through the Insert tab.
• It is used to create visual representations of information, such as processes, hierarchies, cycles, and relationships.
• To insert it, go to Insert → SmartArt, choose a layout, and click OK.

Last verified on 09-10-2026