How to Write Instructions for PowerPoint
Using PowerPoint, you can easily break down a series of instructions so that all steps are clear, while including illustrations and parts lists as needed. The slide format of PowerPoint presentations lends itself to clearly listing instructions in discrete parts. This means that if you need to write an instructional PowerPoint presentation, you should focus on clarity of instruction steps and goals as well as the structure and organization of your content.
Create a new PowerPoint slide show by starting PowerPoint and selecting a slide theme. Most included themes are not too distracting, but consider your audience and the content you are providing. A less-distracting theme might help readers focus on the information at hand.
Click inside the "Title" text box and enter the title of your instruction set and your name.
Add a "Materials Required" slide by clicking on the "New Slide" button and selecting a slide from your template theme. Create a text box by clicking on the "Text" button and selecting "Text Box" from the drop-down menu. Adjust the text box to fit the desired area. Click inside the text box and then click the bullet point button in the Office ribbon. Type each required tool or material, pressing "Enter" after each entry to create a new bullet point for each item.
Begin your instructions by creating a series of slides and dedicate a single slide to each step. Make sure each step contains clear and precise instructions that allow the user to complete the step and move on to the next one. If you have images to accompany any steps, add them to the appropriate slide by using the "Picture" button to open an image and insert it into the slide.
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