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Editable Country & world map templates for PowerPoint Presentations

09.24.20   •  #powerpoint #template.

Exactly for that reason, we have prepared a complete PowerPoint filled with different world and country maps to download. This template serves you mappings to use right away, but also shows you how to add text, pictogram's and data to your presentation maps, in an interesting way. Of course you can change any of those slides to your preferences by adjusting the colours, forms, layouts and so on. Read our instruction to learn how to edit maps in PowerPoint. Map chart are a relatively new feature of PowerPoint - it's only available since Office 2019 or Office 365! If you also want to use your mappings in older versions of PowerPoint , the compatibility mode could be a nice solution. Office offers this mode to make it easier to work with different versions of PowerPoint without creating many problems. Click here to get more information on the official Microsoft site.

Our map template and finished PowerPoint:

• has editable mappings
• is free to use
• combines information and graphics on each slide
• is informative and clear

PowerPoint Maps Template:

Here we give you an instruction to edit the mappings of our PowerPoint template or create your own mappings for your presentation.

• insert maps
• edit layout
• select colours
• map for advanced users

Insert maps

Recently PowerPoint created the feature of creating a map in the program itself. This tool is very powerful but since it's quite new, some bugs occur from time to time. Nevertheless, here is how you quickly add a map to your slides:

• Click in the menu bar on Insert > Chart .
• A window pops up. Select Map and click OK .

• PowerPoint creates a default world map and opens a table in which you can write any other country names and values. PowerPoint will automatically change the map as soon as you change values.

• When you are finished, click on the X of the Excel table to close it. Attention! Until now, PowerPoint allows only 13 different countries. If you add more, they will get ignored. You can add names of continents, countries, regions and postcodes.
• To re-open the Excel table and change anything later as well: Right click on the map and choose "Edit Data" or click on the map and choose Chart Design > Edit Data in the menu ribbon.

Edit the layout of the map to your preferences

As said before, PowerPoint lets us choose between mapping the world or only a continent, focus on a country or using postcodes to draw regions and areas. Keep in mind, that combining different levels might not always work, for example when a city is too small to be seen on a world map.

You can add, remove or change chart elements by selecting the map and clicking on the plus symbol in the right, upper corner. Here you can choose between showing the title, data labels or legend and on which position they should appear.

Moreover, you can use the Design and Format Tabs in the menu to get to the editing tools or double click onto the map. Pay attention on which part of graphic you click on, since the formatting task pane refers to exactly those objects. (Format Chart Area, Format Plot Area or Format Data Series)

To move the map, just click on it and drag it by the graphics border to your desired place. To resize it: Click on its corners and move the mouse. (click Shift at the same time, to maintain the graphics proportions)

PowerPoint offers numerous ways to edit your map, so play around with the tools to create your favourite graphic. For example, you can hide countries without a data value or change the map projection. (The proportions of world maps)

Select your favourite colours

Think about the colour scheme for your whole PowerPoint presentation. A specific scheme for all slides makes the whole presentation easier to follow and your slides will perfectly harmonize together. There are different ways to change your graphics colour depending on, if you want to include the data to your colour plan or if you want to adjust each colour manually.

Use a default colour scheme:

• First, select your map
• Go to Design and click on Change Colours
• Here you can use any of those schemes which consider the inserted data and can go from the brightest to the darkest colour

Task pane: Format Data Series:

• Double click onto the map to open the Format Data Series menu
• Open the Series Colour tool and choose your minimum and maximum colour of decision

Individual colours:

• Select individual countries or parts (they have to be highlighted)
• Choose Fill and optionally Outline . You can also change the "weight" and "dashes"" of the outline
• If you click onto the maps background, you can also change the background colour of the map (makes sense for an island)

Fill all parts with the same colour

• If you have only one country, it makes sense to fill it with a single colour. This can be done with the method explained before (Individual colours) or by selecting your map and going to the chart menu Format > Shape Fill
• As before, you will find the same tools and options to change your objects, colour, outline or even effect (shadow,...)

With SlideLizard CREATOR , you can automatically update colours and images in all your presentations. Manage your slides in a central library and automatically synchronise slide changes with all your presentations. You can also organise your slides with tags and folders to find them as quickly as possible.

Tips for PowerPoint maps and charts

• Since you can only add 13 individual countries to a map, PPT quickly comes to its limits. Use Excel if you want to create more complex maps and copy the finished map to your slides.
• If you insert a country's name into the table, PPT ignores the lines between each states and draws only the large country. To add the lines, simply insert two federal- state names instead of the country's name and it will draw each single state.

• The feature of drawing maps is relatively new, PowerPoint sometimes has problems to draw the map. You might have to delete a graphic and start again but the result will pay, so don't give up! Save your project from time to time to avoid the loss of a lot of work.

Our advanced map with even more options

Last but not least, we present you a map for advanced PPT- mapping- users. You can find this map on the last slide of our downloadable PowerPoint presentation . This graphic is an SVG- file, which means that you can grab and move each country of the world map to any place you want. Moreover, you can change it's colour again (the same way as before) and delete or resize them as well.

If you want to find a specific country or make some objects unseen, there's an easy way to do so:

• Go to the Home > Drawing menu and click on Arrange
• Select the last option Selection Pane
• A tool bar will pop up. Here you can click on the right "eye" symbols to hide or un-hide one of the countries.

That was it! Have a lot of fun at creating your map or using our finished ones!

How can I insert maps in PowerPoint?

With the help of PowerPoints map function you can create maps directly in PowerPoint and edit them as you like. We have created some country and world map templates which you can download here for free. You can read here everything around maps in PowerPoint.

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How to Create an Interactive Map in PowerPoint [Template Inside]

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3. Select Map in the list of charts, and then click OK .

4. You’ll see a world map inserted into the slide and an Excel spreadsheet pop-up in which you can enter the data you need (e.g., countries, states, provinces) and the color saturation for each map object on a numerical scale. The higher the number, the more saturated the color.

As an example, let’s try to map the countries around the globe with the largest population in mid-2022 (from Statista ). To do this, enter the countries’ names and their populations:

Note : By default, a PowerPoint map has 12 rows for adding locations in an Excel spreadsheet. If you need to display more geographic objects, you can easily expand this limit to the number of locations you need. Our table has 21 rows, so we need to expand to 21.

5. To do that, click on Select Data in the Design tab. In the opened window, expand the number of countries to the required ones in the line “=Sheet1!$A$1:$B$ [your number] ” and click on OK .

6. Perfect! All the countries are displayed on the map and colored according to their populations.

7. Now you can add a map title. Click on Chart Title above the map and enter its name:

Perfect! The interactive map is ready.

In PowerPoint, when you select Map from the Charts section, the default setting displays a world map. However, you have the flexibility to focus on a more specific region. 

For example, if you want to create a color-coded U.S. map on, let’s say, the number of automobile registrations in different states, you can easily narrow your map down to just this one country: 

1. To do that, once the world map is inserted into your slide, go ahead and delete any filled-in lines that appear by default in the Excel pop-up. 

2. Type in the names of U.S. states along with the corresponding numerical data. As you begin to enter the names of the U.S. states, PowerPoint will recognize that your focus is on a single country and will automatically adjust to display a map solely of the United States.

3. Don’t forget to expand the number of rows to the number you need. We’re going to display 35 U.S. states, so we need to expand the number of rows to 36 (1 header row and 35 data rows). To do this, as we did in the previous example, click on Select Data , type “36,” and click on OK :

Fantastic! The color-coded U.S. map is ready:

PowerPoint offers a range of customization options to tweak the appearance of your map, including changing the map layout and color palette. To do that, simply go to the Design tab on the PowerPoint ribbon and select the options you wish to modify:

By clicking on the “ + ” symbol located to the right of the map, you’ll reveal additional editing settings that enable you to display data directly on the map, add shadows, move the map legend, fill in the background, and more. For our example, we added some shadows and labeled the states to enhance the visual impact. Here’s the result:

Sometimes you might need to add a map to your presentations very quickly and display a certain location in an interactive manner. Filling out Excel spreadsheets can take hours and is sometimes absolutely unnecessary. So, you may want to just insert the actual geographic map. 

In this section, you’ll learn how to do that with a couple of clicks using iSpring Suite , the robust PowerPoint-based authoring tool:

1. To begin, download iSpring Suite . The software has a 14-day free trial, so you can explore its features without any commitment. Simply install it on your computer to get started.

2. Once the software is installed, the iSpring Suite tab automatically appears in the PowerPoint ribbon.

3. Select a PowerPoint presentation slide to which you want to add a map and click on the Web Object button in the Insert section. This option allows you to insert any web page, whether it is your website, an article, or a training manual published on the web. To display a geographic location, you can insert a Google Map.

4. Go to the Google Maps website and find a specific location you want to display on your map. Press the Share button → Embed a map → and click on Copy HTML .

5. Go back to your presentation. In the Insert Web Object window, select Embed code in the menu, insert the link, and click OK .

6. In the iSpring Suite tab, select Preview → Preview from This Slide to see the map.

Done! You’ve embedded the New York map in your presentation. Now you can zoom in, zoom out, and interact with the map to showcase specific boroughs and landmarks as needed.

How to Visually Enhance an Interactive Map

With iSpring Suite, you can not only embed a map, but also add different backgrounds to create a more immersive atmosphere. 

1. To do that, click on Backgrounds in the Content Library section on the iSpring Suite tab. There you’ll find lots of locations, from devices to office settings and school environments.

2. In the opened window, select an appropriate background and click on Insert .

3. After you’ve inserted the background, right-click on it and click on Send to Back → Send Backward .

4. Adjust the size of your web object to the size of the whiteboard:

5. Perfect! Now it looks like an actual geography class. To add a personal touch, let’s insert a teacher. Click on Characters in the Content Library section and choose an appropriate one from thousands of real-life or illustrated characters:

6. Then press the Add to Slide button and click on Preview to see the final result.

Great! To publish the entire presentation, click on Publish in the iSpring Suite tab on the PowerPoint ribbon. If you want to publish your PowerPoint presentation online, select My Computer in the drop-down menu on the left pane. If you want to distribute your slides via an LMS as a SCORM file, click on LMS, then click on Publish .

In addition to inserting a real geographic map into your PowerPoint slide, iSpring Suite offers another possibility to create interactive maps with a Hotspot interaction. All you need to do is add an image to your PowerPoint slide and draw spots on it that will be highlighted when the mouse passes over them. You can add a description to each region and choose its shape and color. 

This allows you to create a map of any location and add a description to provinces, landmarks, or important cities, as in this example of a map of the United Kingdom:

While we often associate interactive maps with geographic data, the term actually extends far beyond that. With iSpring Suite, you can make any static image dynamic. 

For example, you could create anatomy diagrams to enhance medical or educational PowerPoint presentations about the human body. Alternatively, you might design a comprehensive infographic, wherein each point reveals additional facts when clicked. You could also display artwork, allowing viewers to explore different parts of a famous painting to learn more about the art, its history, or the techniques used. The possibilities are endless! 

See how you can easily present the parts of an object, such as a vacuum cleaner:

Also read : How to Create a Hotspot Question for an Online Quiz

If you don’t want to deal with Excel spreadsheets, multiple data entries, or downloading additional software, we’ve created an interactive world map template that you can easily customize for any purpose or situation. Just download it, place the pins where you want them, and your map is ready to go.

Download an Interactive Map Template → 

FAQ on Interactive Maps in PowerPoint

1. what are the limitations of ppt when creating interactive maps.

First, PowerPoint doesn’t allow you to display multiple types of regions simultaneously. For example, you can’t showcase U.S. states and European countries on the same map. You must choose either countries or states or provinces. Attempting to mix different types of regions will result in an error message from PowerPoint.

It’s also not possible to add dots to represent cities automatically.

2. Do I need an internet connection to display an interactive map created with PowerPoint?

Yes. If your map relies on real-time data updates or external links, those specific features will require an internet connection to work properly. Additionally, if you’re using a feature that depends on Bing, Microsoft’s web search engine (via Insert → Charts → Map), then an Internet connection is also required to display the correct areas.

Alternatively, if you create a map with a hotspot interaction in iSpring Suite, it will be displayed perfectly even when offline.

We hope you enjoyed this article and will explore one of the options mentioned above. If you find the methods for creating interactive maps using iSpring Suite compelling, go ahead and download the free 14-day trial to explore the tool’s capabilities firsthand.

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How to Make an Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: An Expert Guide (Free Downloadable Playbook)

Zhun Yee Chew

Are your PowerPoint presentations lacking impact and failing to engage your audience? You’re not alone. I experienced that before. I used to spend hours carefully crafting the perfect PowerPoint presentations only to be met with disinterested faces.

In a world where attention spans are getting shorter, traditional PowerPoint presentations often struggle to hold the interest of the audience. So here’s the hard truth: unless you adapt and embrace interactivity in your PowerPoint presentations, your valuable hard work and content run the risk of getting lost in presentations.

Fret not, as in this comprehensive guide, we will share with you expert tips on how to make an interactive PowerPoint presentation through interactive animations, transitions, hyperlinks, quizzes, games, and many more.

And perhaps the sweetest part of the deal is that you will also have access to a downloadable playbook of 60+ pages with a wealth of tutorials, templates, cheat sheets, resources and tools to elevate your PowerPoint skills from average to extraordinary through interactive PowerPoint presentations.

Are you prepared to impress those who once found your presentation dull? If your answer is a resounding ‘yes,’ then let’s begin.

What is an Interactive Presentation?

What is an interactive powerpoint presentation.

Interactive PowerPoint presentations are simply PowerPoint presentations that are made interactive to convey information in a more dynamic and engaging manner.

Creating an interactive PowerPoint presentation involves deciding if you want to make your slide content interactive or if you want your audience to interact with your slides. 

Interactive PowerPoint presentations can generally be divided into two main dimensions: interaction with slide content through interactive elements and fostering interaction with the audience.

Interaction with Slide Content:

In the first dimension, PowerPoint presentations are made interactive through enhancing the slides content with interactive elements, usually native to PowerPoint. 

We will cover interactive elements including:

• Transitions
• Interactive data visualization
• Annotations. 

They function to enhance slide interactivity through adding movement to static objects, enabling non-linear slides navigation, as well as adding a dynamic touch to data and information presentation. 

Audience Interaction:

In the second dimension, PowerPoint presentations are made interactive through interaction between the presenter and the audience, usually with the help of PowerPoint add-in tools. We will cover: 

• Assessments
• Brainstorming
• Collaborative multimedia uploading

Once you have decided which strategy you would like to use, you can then follow  these step-by-step guide  and the following expert tips to turn your PowerPoint slides into an interactive experience!

Benefits of an Interactive Presentation

The fact that you are still reading this suggests that you don’t need further convincing on the benefits of interactive PowerPoint presentations. 

However, if you do, here are some quick statistics:

68% of individuals hold the belief that interactive presentations have a greater potential for being remembered. Webinar Care

This means that a simple action of making your PowerPoint slides interactive has a profound impact on how your presentation is received by the audience. From our years of experience creating interactive PowerPoint presentations, they generally: 

• Increases  engagement , motivation and knowledge  retention . 
• Result in better  impression  and more impactful messaging being conveyed.
• Allow presenters to better tailor their content or offerings to the audience or clients because they can gather  real-time feedback .
• Open up room for  creative   storytelling  and showcases.

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Expert Tips on How to Make an Interactive PowerPoint Presentation – Before Presenting

1. add animations, but use them judiciously.

The first and most straightforward way of making your PowerPoint presentations interactive is through adding animations to your slides. However, so many people use PowerPoint animations the wrong way. PowerPoint animations are more than just making bullet points or images appear or fly in during your presentation.

Remember, using animations excessively in your PowerPoint presentation will only reduce the appeal and professionalism of your slides. The key is to use them judiciously and purposefully. Before you hit the “Animations” tab, ask yourself, “Does this animation enhance the message I want to convey to my audience?”  

2. Add 3D PowerPoint Animations Using PowerPoint Native 3D Stock Elements

Did you know that PowerPoint has free animated 3D elements you can use? We recommend you to try them up to instantly upgrade your presentation from ordinary to extraordinary. 

❓ How?  Simply go to Insert > 3D models > stock 3D models > animated models. And you will find a wide range of free 3D models ranging from food and animals to plants and characters, and many more. You can also select different animation scenes by heading to the Animations tab.

3. Add Animations With Triggers for Visual Excitement

You can take your PowerPoint animations up a notch by incorporating combining animations with triggers to create interactive pop-ups with extra information . These on-click pop-ups are valuable when presenting a map or when you want to explore specific aspects of an object or topic in more detail. You can also use these pop-ups as markers to alert the audience to exciting elements within different parts of the slide, as such: 

❓How? To create on-click pop-ups in your PowerPoint slides, first add shapes that will become clickable buttons, one to “open” the pop-up and the other to “close” the pop-up. Then, add text boxes with extra information you want to show, as well as entrance and exit animations. Combine the animations with “triggers” to activate the animations when the open or close buttons are clicked on. 

For a more detailed tutorial on this pop-up animation, download our Interactive PowerPoint Playbook  below. 👇

4. add non-linear slide transition.

A quick way to add interactivity to your PowerPoint slides is by using PowerPoint transitions. The first we want to discuss is PowerPoint Zoom. PowerPoint Zoom enables you to zoom in and out of and navigate to specific sections or slides on click, anytime during your presentation.

To  access the PowerPoint Zoom feature : click on Insert in the  PowerPoint ribbon  >  Zoom  > then choose  Slide ,  Section , or  Summary   Zoom . Each of these PowerPoint Zoom option serves slightly different functions:

• Slide Zoom: zooms into specific slides
• Section zoom: zooms into specific sections
• Summary Zoom: creates a summary slide for the different slides or sections in your PowerPoint presentation for easy navigation.

❓ How? To  set up PowerPoint slide zoom , select the starting slide where you wish to implement the Zoom effect. Next, click  Insert  >  Zoom  >  Slide Zoom . Here, you can pick the specific slide or slides you want to zoom in on. Click the Insert button, and thumbnails of the chosen slides will be added to your current slide.

Alternatively, for a more manual setup process, you can also set up a navigation menu at the beginning of your presentation that allows the audience to jump to different sections or slides using hyperlinks.  Read more in the Hyperlinks section below. 

5. Add PowerPoint Morph

Like PowerPoint Zoom, PowerPoint Morph empowers presenters to create dynamic transitions that elevate the visual storytelling in their presentations. But PowerPoint Morph brings storytelling to a whole new level and adds a layer of intrigue to your slides by simulating object transitions or evolution across slides. It functions similarly to animations but offers a smoother and more organic visual experience, without the need for complex setup steps. 

Personally, we think the outcomes generated by PowerPoint Morph are more professional and polished-looking as compared to traditional animations. And if you are looking for a more advanced-looking presentation, try this 3D morph animation In PowerPoint .

We’d also like to share with you the numerous applications of PowerPoint Morph contributed by our colleagues and PowerPoint professionals at ClassPoint:

• Moving background
• Rotating wheel
• Rotating cogs
• Photo gallery
• Slide Zoom with Morph
• Creative reveal
• Parallax effect
• Continuous slide transition
• Phone frame
• Movie frame

Gain access to free templates for all these PowerPoint Morph applications and effects by downloading our Interactive PowerPoint Playbook. 👇

6. add hyperlinks – they can link to so many more places than just websites.

Much like PowerPoint Zoom, hyperlinks enable presenters to create interactive menus and navigation structures, allowing audiences to jump to specific slides or sections effortlessly. However, while PowerPoint Zoom primarily focuses on creating a visual and interactive overview of content within a single presentation, hyperlinks extend this capability to connect with external resources, web content, or even additional PowerPoint files. 

There are a few ways you could add hyperlinks to your PowerPoint presentation to transform  it into an interactive experience effortlessly: 

4 Ways You Can Add Hyperlinks to PowerPoint: 

• Slide Transition : You can navigate to specific slides in a non-linear manner by simply inserting a hyperlink into your current slide. Head over to Insert > Link > This Document and select the slide you want to link to. You can apply hyperlinks to text, shapes, or pictures. 

• Interactive Navigation Menu : Adding an interactive navigation menu at the beginning of your presentation allows clear navigation between different slides and sections in your presentation. Head over to Insert > Link > This Document and select the slides you want to link to.

• Action Buttons : With hyperlinks, you can also create Action Buttons in your PowerPoint presentations to make your PowerPoint slides behave like interactive web pages, allowing users to navigate, explore, and engage with the content in a dynamic and user-friendly manner. Head over to Insert > Action Buttons and choose from the selection.

• Embedded Content : You can also hyperlink your PowerPoint slides to embedded content like PDFs, spreadsheets, and even web pages. Simply click Insert > Object and select the file you would like to embed in your PowerPoint slides. This way, you can remove the hassle of toggling between various files or windows during your presentation.

Expert Tips on How to Make an Interactive PowerPoint Presentation – When Presenting

1. turn your powerpoint slides into interactive quizzes.

The traditional way to add interactive quizzes to PowerPoint is through an unfavorable process of combining complex animations with triggers and hyperlinks. Let’s be honest, it takes an eternity! Even though PowerPoint offers an extensive range of presentation tools, it does not have audience interactivity built at its core. 

The good news is, audience interactivity can actually be effortlessly achieved with the various PowerPoint add-ins as listed below: 

We will get to polls and games in a bit. For now, let’s show you how you can turn your PowerPoint slides into an interactive quiz in a just a few clicks with PowerPoint add-ins like  ClassPoint , which offers a wide range of interactive quizzes from  Short Answer  and  Word Cloud , to Multiple Choice questions.

How to Create An Interactive Quiz in PowerPoint In A Few Clicks

Once you have downloaded ClassPoint, you will have a suite of additional interactive quiz features added to your PowerPoint ribbon. 

To turn  your PowerPoint slide  content into interactive  quizzes, simply  click on any of the interactive quiz features and add them to your slide. Enter PowerPoint Slideshow mode and you can start the quiz immediately. 

2. Run Gradable Assessments inside PowerPoint

With the versatile PowerPoint add-in,  ClassPoint , you can also create assessments and collect real-time responses right inside PowerPoint. This is wonderful news for teachers! All you have to do is set up  interactive Multiple Choice questions  and enable  Quiz Mode . 

ClassPoint’s Quiz Mode introduces an  automatic grading  feature to your Multiple Choice questions within PowerPoint presentations created with ClassPoint. This feature not only automates the grading process but also includes automatic star ratings, the option to select difficulty levels, and provides a quiz summary along with an exportable quiz report, making it the perfect tool for classroom formative assessments in PowerPoint!

3. Incorporate Annotations During Slideshow

Another unique way to interact with your PowerPoint slides is through the use of annotations. With annotations, you as the presenter can interact with your slides to draw your audience’s attention to specific details, highlight key points, and tell a more coherent story. 

There are 3 ways you could use annotations in PowerPoint: 

• PowerPoint Draw Tab:  To utilize the PowerPoint Draw Tab, click on the “Draw” tab in your PowerPoint ribbon and begin annotating anywhere on your slides using built-in features like the pen, highlighter, and Ink to Shape. However, please note that PowerPoint Draw only allows annotation in Edit mode.

• PowerPoint Pen Tools:  Another option for native PowerPoint annotation tools that permit annotation during slideshow mode can be found by clicking the pencil icon located in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen during a presentation. You can use the pen, highlighter, or laser tools to annotate any part of your slides during the presentation.

• ClassPoint  Toolbar:  The ClassPoint toolbar serves as an enhanced, free alternative to PowerPoint’s existing pen tools. It offers a broader range of additional annotation features, including text boxes, shapes, spotlight effects, fully customizable pens and highlighters, and more. This enables you to transform your PowerPoint slides into a creative canvas that will captivate your audience throughout your presentation.

4. Run Ice Breakers and Brainstorming Sessions in PowerPoint

The uses of interactive PowerPoint add-ins like  ClassPoint  are not only limited to teaching and learning. Give your PowerPoint meetings and presentations a strong start with a collaborative and dynamic brainstorming experience.

You can enhance your PowerPoint presentations and turn them into an interactive brainstorming experience by incorporating  Word Cloud  in PowerPoint, inviting participants to instantly contribute ideas, keywords, or concepts. This allows everyone to dynamically visualize emerging trends and interesting ideas.

❓ How? To start a brainstorming session in PowerPoint, click on the “Word Cloud”  button in your PowerPoint ribbon once you have downloaded ClassPoint to add the “Word Cloud” feature in your PowerPoint slides. Then enter PowerPoint slideshow mode to start brainstorming! 

5. Add Draggable Slide Objects (And Why It’s Better than Animations!)

Similar to animations, draggable objects allow you to interact with your slide objects freely during slideshow mode, except than you can do so with full control of where you want the slide elements to go!

This dynamic presentation feature adds an element of visual interest that captures your audience’s attention and can be a valuable tool for explaining complex ideas. Moreover, it has the potential to serve various purposes, such as revealing hidden information or acting as a movable marker to indicate your position on the slide content. You can also use it for group drag-and-drop activities, such as matching, categorizing, sorting, and more. You can either perform these actions yourself to provide a visual explanation or engage your audience by letting them instruct the movement of images and text on the slide.

❓ How? Draggable objects is a unique tool that is possible inside PowerPoint with the use of the add-in ClassPoint. Download ClassPoint, free PowerPoint add-in, the select any shape, image, illustration, or text on your slide to become draggable by clicking on “Draggable Objects” in your PowerPoint ribbon, and toggling “Drag enabled” on the side panel.

In slideshow mode, click on the draggable objects hand from the ClassPoint toolbar at the bottom of your screen to start dragging your slide objects around!

6. Create Playable Games In PowerPoint (Without Animations or Hyperlinks)

Much like interactive quizzes, PowerPoint games add a layer of interactivity and fun to PowerPoint presentations. However, what sets PowerPoint games apart is their ability to introduce competition through gamification. 

Here are  3 ways  you can instantly gamify your PowerPoint slides with  gamification elements :

• Set Up a Point and Reward System : Define how your participants can earn stars and points, and  award stars  to them when they have accomplished a goal during your presentation. 
• Add  Levels and Badges  to PowerPoint : Every game benefits from having levels and badges, and your PowerPoint game is no exception. You can create a simple game within PowerPoint by incorporating  questions  into your slides and defining the points and scores needed to progress to higher levels. When it comes to badges, you have the creative freedom to tailor them to your audience. For example, in an educational setting, badges can be skill-focused, while in a social gathering, they can take the form of fantasy characters that participants aspire to collect
• Add a  Leaderboard  to PowerPoint : Leaderboards are essential to keep track of scores or points during a PowerPoint game. You can of course create a manual leaderboard using PowerPoint’s tables and hyperlinks, but an easier and more straightforward way of implementing a leaderboard in your PowerPoint is using add-ins like  ClassPoint  and  Vevox .

With these fundamentals of gamification in place, you are now ready to create fun and exhilarating games in PowerPoint. 

Here is a full walk-through on  how you can create a PowerPoint game  in a few simple steps. 

If you are an educator, this  free trivia PowerPoint template and these 5 interactive PowerPoint game templates tailored for the classroom will be useful for you.

Expert Tips on How to Make an Interactive PowerPoint Presentation – After Presenting

1. run real-time polls in powerpoint.

Think of a memorable presentation you have attended? Did it use live polls? We bet it did! Live polling are especially helpful after a PowerPoint presentation to gather feedback for future improvement.

Traditional poll tools require presenters to switch between tabs during presentation. Thanks to PowerPoint add-ins such as  ClassPoint ,  Mentimeter  and  Poll Everywhere , this is no longer the case. And by eliminating the need to switch between different applications or tabs, the presentation experience becomes more fluid and engaging.

2. From Static to Interactive Data Visualisation

Incorporating interactivity through data visualization after a presentation concludes is a potent strategy for enhancing audience engagement and comprehension. Once the primary content delivery is complete, you can transition into a dynamic display of data or feedback you have gathered from your audience using interactive charts, graphs, or infographics.

This approach empowers your audience to explore the information at their own pace, dig deeper into specific data points, and ensure a two-way communication between the presenter and the audience. Whether it’s zooming in on specific trends, toggling between different data sets, or going through feedback, interactive data visualization encourages active participation and a deeper connection with the presented information. 

We recommend the following 2 ways to display data into your presentation:

• Insert tables, charts and graphs, and add a touch of interactivity through animations.

Below is a list of 10 PowerPoint animations most suitable for different kinds of graphs and charts: 

• Embed a website with data you want to go over. I’m not talking about a link that leaves PowerPoint for your default browser, but an actual embedded browser that loads your websites without leaving PowerPoint! Plus you can insert the page as a picture into your slide and start annotating on it!

Now that you have a collection of strategies and tips at your disposal, you are better prepared to leave your old and dusty PowerPoint toolkit behind and embrace these refreshing ideas. Whether your ultimate aim is to create a captivating classroom experience, deliver a memorable business pitch, or simply wow your friends and peers during  PowerPoint nights , don’t forget to: 

• Add animations, but use them sparingly.
• Make use of non-linear transitions and storytelling. 
• Turn simple transitions into stunning visual experience with PowerPoint Morph.
• Make creative use of polls, quizzes and games. 
• Make your presentation human with Bitmoji.
• Build anticipation with interactive presentation tools like annotations and drag and drop.
• Try out these 160 fun PowerPoint ideas for your next presentation!

To read more about Interactive PowerPoint Presentations, you can download our Interactive PowerPoint Playbook, which includes comprehensive guides, tutorials on various interactive PowerPoint presentation methods, cheat sheets, and a wide range of resources for mastering the art of creating interactive PowerPoint presentations.

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Ever wondered how to create interactive maps, images and diagrams in your PowerPoint presentations?

This tutorial takes you through the process of creating an image with interactive hot spots that can be clicked to trigger the revealing (or hiding) of additional information.

It’s a great way to make your content more engaging; fantastic for educational resources and eLearning.  It also can be used to avoid an information overload on a slide.

In the written example below, clicking each item of fruit will reveal or hide it’s name, but the concept can easily be applied to maps or other images (see video).

1 – Create the shapes that you wish to hide and show when triggered

Before you worry about configuring the animation triggers, it’s a good idea to have all of your information shapes ready on the slide – and a background image if needed.

Create and format the information shapes that you wish to appear and disappear when a hot spots is clicked.

In this example, shapes containing the text “Apples”, “Oranges” and “Bananas” are going to appear and disappear when the corresponding fruit is clicked.

The information shapes can be as complex or simple as you like.

2 – Create hot spot shapes

The information shapes (our fruit names) will be triggered into appearing and disappearing when you click on an associated hot spot shape object.

A hot spot object is nothing special, in fact it’s just another ordinary PowerPoint shape.

To create these hot spots shapes, click Shapes from the Insert ribbon.

Choose and draw any shape that you wish to use as a hot spot (something the user will click on).

To create an unusual shape, e.g. to cover the oranges, use the Freeform shape tool.

3 – Name your shapes

Depending on the number of hot spot shapes and information shapes you have, it could get a bit complicated when you need to animate them all later.

To make the process much easier, give all of your shapes sensible names, you’ll thank yourself later!

From the  Home  ribbon choose  Select , then  Selection Pane .

Rename your shapes by double clicking on their generic name in the Selection Pane .

When you pick new names, make sure you can clearly identify which shapes you want to act as hot spots, and which shapes you want to be the additional information that appears.

4 – Open the Animation Pane

To keep track of all of your animations you need to work with the animations pane open.

From the Animations ribbon, click Animation Pane .

5 – Give your information shapes an entrance animation

From the Animations ribbon, give each of your information shapes an entrance style animation of your choice.

6 – Assign triggers to your animations

By default, all of your information shapes will animate when the user clicks anywhere on the slide.

We want to change this behavior, and we do this using triggers .

Clicking on one shape can become the trigger for another shape to animate.

So, we want our hot spot shapes to be the cause (trigger) for the information shapes to appear.

Click on one of your information shapes .

From the animation ribbon, choose Trigger , On Click of , then the name of the hot spot shape you wish to be the trigger.

Repeat this until each information shape has been assigned a trigger shape.

7 – Give your information shapes an exit animation

We need to give each information shape an exit animation.

From the animations ribbon, click Add Animation, then select an exit animation of your choice.

Note: You must use the Add Animation button to do this, any other method will replace an existing entrance animation – oops!

Repeat this until all the information shapes have an exit animation.

8 – Drag your exit animations under the correct triggers

Next, you need to make sure that the exit animations fall under the correct triggers that you created earlier.

By default, they will just sit above all the triggers – they need to be moved!

In the Animation Pane , drag and drop the exit animations into place, under the right triggers (hot spots).

9 – Make your hot spot trigger shapes transparent

Note: you should test that your presentation and clickable shapes are working as expected before proceeding.

Optional step – you may want your hot spot shapes to be invisible and sit over a larger image, e.g. to divide the fruit bowl image into several clickable areas.

Click on one (or all) of your hot spot shapes .

From the Drawing Tools menu choose Format .

Click Shape Fill , then More Fill Colors .

Move the Transparency slider to 100%.

Finally you may also wish to remove any shape Outlines .

(Drawing Tools > Format > Shape Outline > No Outline)

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How to create an interactive map in PowerPoint.

Two techniques to make PowerPoint interactive with a map, diagram, timeline or chart.

At Buffalo 7, we’re always looking for clever ways to make our presentations feel like anything other than PowerPoint. Being able to interact with elements on your slides is more than a cheap trick used to make your audience think you’re some kind of PowerPoint wizard.

Tailoring your presentation to your audience shows you understand their needs and their challenges, but you don’t have time to rewrite your entire presentation before every meeting. By housing all possible avenues in one presentation, but making these elements interactive in PowerPoint with a simple click, you will make every audience feel like they’re your only one.

Below, one of our awesome developers, Matt, takes you through two ways you can make an interactive map in PowerPoint, based on your skill level. The example below shows how to add information pop-up boxes to an interactive map. However, these instructions could be applied to a diagram, timeline, or a complicated chart. This method allows you to break these heavy elements down into manageable chunks. Once you have the theory down, the opportunities are limitless.

Building your slide

Regardless of your skill level, the first step is the same: you need to build your slide.

There are plenty of map designs available to you online, but we use Shutterstock to source many of ours. Depending on your slide background design, it’s probably best to source a map with a transparent background.

Now, place all your location markers in the relevant places across your map. It’s important to get this slide completely accurate before you move on. If you find a mistake later, or you just need to change something seemingly simple, such as the colour of a marker, you will need to do it across every duplicate slide, so do your checks now.

Once you’re happy with your base slide design, it’s time to duplicate the slide. You will need one additional slide for each location pin. In the left-hand slide view, right click on the base slide and select Duplicate Slide . Continue to duplicate this slide until you have enough for all your locations, then select all the duplicate slides, right click again and select Hide Slide . By hiding these slides, you will only be able to access them when you click on the relevant location pin. This will stop you accidentally clicking through every location when you’re presenting.

Interactive PowerPoint map level one: simple animation

With all duplicated slides still selected, go to your Transition pane and select Fade . This will create the appearance of a fade animation on the pop-up box, when you click to reveal it.

Now, select the original base slide and add any entrance transitions you may want when first clicking into this slide. If you’re applying fade transitions throughout your presentation, that’s fine, you can stick with that here too.

Now to add your location information. Click into your first hidden duplicate slide. Add a simple shape that you want to house your location information in. This is our example design, but you’ll want yours to be consistent with your brand and your slide:

Notice the cross in the top corner of the box? It’s important for you to have a way to navigate back to your base slide included in your design. We’ve chosen this web-style cross, but you could have a back arrow, home button, or just a blank area that the presenter knows to click to get back. We’ll cover how to add the navigation a little later.

Now, type in all your information for the first location. This could be contact details, relevant stats, anything you like. Once you’re happy with the look of this slide, carry out this step for the remaining hidden duplicate slides, filling each with one location box. You may also want to change the colour of the specific location marker on each of these slides, to remind the audience which location you’re talking about.

Time to hyperlink. This is such a simple trick and, once you’ve mastered it, this technique opens up a wealth of PowerPoint interactivity possibilities.

Click back to the base slide. Select your first location marker and right click. If you’re on a PC, select Link and under Link to :, choose Place in This Document. Then simply click the slide number of the relevant duplicated slide. If you’re on a Mac, once you’ve right clicked, you just need to click Hyperlink… , select This Document , and follow the same steps from here. Now, repeat this step for every location marker on the original base slide.

From your base slide, click into Slide Show mode to see your hard work in action. Click on any of your location markers and magically your location information box will fade on beautifully, without your audience knowing you’ve actually moved to a different slide.

But, wait. Now you’re stuck on this slide. Remember I mentioned our backwards navigation? Our final step for this method is to add our links back to the base slide. Add a hyperlink, in the same way as above, linking this cross on every duplicated slide back to the base slide.

Now you’re all done!

Level two: feeling confident?

We have shouted about the joys of Morph before, but we just can’t seem to shut up about this versatile PowerPoint transition. Unfortunately, if you’re on a version of the software that’s pre-2016, you may need to point your boss in the direction of our blog to convince them to let you upgrade . If you already have PowerPoint 2016 or later, and you want to create incredibly smooth transitions between your interactive map slides, keep reading.

Build and duplicate your slides the same as before, but when you select all duplicated slides and navigate to your Transition pane , you now want to click Morph instead.

Adding your location boxes is where it gets a little fiddly. For Morph to work effectively, you need to add all your location boxes and relevant information to all of the duplicated slides. However, only the box relevant to that slide sits on the slide itself, all the others need to be positioned slightly off the slide. In the example below, we’re on the slide about Manchester, so the other location boxes are stacked one on top of the other (in no particular order) to the right side.

The best way to not confuse Morph is to be meticulous with your elements. Always copy and paste the boxes from one slide to another, as this shows Morph that they’re linked, and try to place the boxes in the same position on every slide, with the exception of the one that needs to move on the slide itself.

Once you’ve painstakingly placed all your elements, you can follow the instructions from the first method to hyperlink your markers and back buttons in exactly the same way. And you should end up with something like this:

There’s just one more thing to consider when working with Morph. If you choose to change the marker colours to highlight the locations, Morph might get a little mixed up and not get all the transitions right. To prevent this, assign a number to each location marker by typing directly into the marker shape, like this:

Don’t worry if this isn’t part of your design, we’re going to hide it, so it’s just our little secret. Right click on each marker and click Format Shape . In the side panel, click into Text Options and change the text Transparency to 100% and voilà, they’ve disappeared . Now your markers should stay put when you navigate between location slides.

Make PowerPoint more interactive with a map like this. Learn how to use hyperlinks and hidden slides. This is the key to unlocking another level of PowerPoint. Once you’ve got your head around it, you can start to fake multiple web-style features without having to leave PowerPoint or spend piles of cash working with a web developer. The possibilities are endless, from suggested further reading options that animate in when triggered, additional information pop ups, and hidden menus that appear on click to take you to anywhere within your presentation, your audience won’t have seen anything like this in PowerPoint.

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How to insert an interactive map into PowerPoint

Google Maps snippets can easily be inserted into your PowerPoint presentation. For PowerPoint experts, the process can be summed up in 3 short steps. For non-professionals, we have created a detailed tutorial on how to insert an interactive map into PowerPoint.

The key to a successful presentation is interactivity. It keeps your audience attentive and increases the effectiveness of your presentation. The presenter view offers many possibilities for you to make the most of your presentation. In addition, you can impress your audience with unusual elements, including SmartArt , icons, and world maps .  

An interactive map lets you show places and travel routes, and even see the street views together with your audience.

Inserting interactive maps or routes in PowerPoint – short version

• Copy the HTML link of your Google Maps route or map snippet.
• Add the “Web Viewer” add-in to your PowerPoint via the “Insert” tab.
• Use the Web Viewer add-in to paste the HTML link on a slide. Delete the beginning of the link up to and including https://.

Done! Your map is now in your PowerPoint presentation and you can interact with it!

How to insert an interactive map into a PowerPoint – instructions with pictures

In google maps:  .

Open your PowerPoint presentation:

• Select the slide that you want to add your map to and click on the “Insert” tab.

Insert interactive routes to your PowerPoint

Inserting routes to a presentation works essentially the same as inserting maps. Here are the differences:

How interactive is the Google map embedded in your PowerPoint?

If you are connected to the Internet you can interact with the map just as you would in a browser. You can move the map area in your PowerPoint using your mouse. Just like in Google Maps, simply grab the map with the cursor and drag it in any direction. You can zoom in and out of the map using the “+” and “-“ signs at the bottom right of the map. The satellite view can be activated or deactivated by the small window in the lower left corner, also as directly in Google Maps.

You can also get information about other locations. If you click on locations in the map, you will see information about a particular café, restaurant, or other business or point of interest in the upper left corner instead of the route.

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Embed the slides on your website or post them on social media. Upload to Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Moodle or any other platform.

The benefits of interactive slides

🗣️ Active participation An interactive slide deck gives your audience cool things to click on and discover, boosting learning and engagement.

👂 Multi-sensory experience Audio, video, animations, and mouse interactions make your content immersive, entertaining and accessible.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 People-friendly format Pop-ups and embeds condense more material into fewer slides so you can break information down into digestible chunks.


🎮 Gamification Games, quizzes and puzzles make information more memorable and enable you to gather feedback and check understanding.

How to make an interactive presentation

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How do I make a presentation interactive and how does Genially work? Find the answers to all of your slide-related questions here!

What’s an interactive presentation?

Interactive slides contain clickable hotspots, links, buttons, and animations that are activated at the touch of a button. Instead of reading or watching passively, your audience can actively interact with the content.  

Genially’s interaction presentation software allows you to combine text, photos, video clips, audio and other content in one deck. It’s a great way to condense more information into fewer slides. 

If you’re a teacher, you can share multiple materials in one single learning resource. Students can create their own projects using digital media and online maps. For business or training, try embedding spreadsheet data, PDFs, and online content directly in your slides. 

An interactive slide deck is more user-friendly than a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation or Google Slides document. That’s because you can break information down into chunks with pop-ups, labels, voiceovers and annotated infographics.  

The other benefit of interactive content is increased engagement. It’s easier to keep your audience’s attention when they’re actively participating. Try Genially’s presentation software and free slideshow maker to see how it’s better than other presentation websites. You won’t go back to standard presentation apps!

How do you make a clickable slide?

The best way to make slides clickable is to use Genially’s free interactive presentation program. Design your slide then apply an interaction. In a couple of clicks, you can add popup windows, hyperlinks, close-up images, games, animations, multimedia and other content. 

Choose from the library of hotspot buttons and icons to show people what to click on. Go to Presenter View to get a preview and see how your content will appear to your audience.

How do I create presentations that look professional?

You’ve got a deadline looming and you’re staring at the screen with a blank presentation. We’ve all been there! Starting a presentation design from scratch is tricky, especially if you’re short on time. 

Genially’s free online presentation maker has over 2000 ready-to-use templates for professional slide presentations, photos slideshows, and more. Each slide design has been created by our team of top graphic designers. No need to worry about fonts, centering images, or designing a matching color scheme. It’s all done for you. 

Start by browsing our layouts and themes for education, business and then customize with your own text and images.

How do I share or download my slides?

Because Genially is a cloud based presentation software, you can simply share the link to your slides. Like other online presentation tools, there are no files to download or store on your computer. Everything is saved online.  

When you publish your slide deck, it gets its own unique url, just like a website. Share the link with others to let them explore the content in their own time. If you’re presenting live, just click the Present button. 

You can also embed your presentation on your website, company wiki, or social media. Genially is compatible with WordPress, Moodle, Google Classroom, and other platforms. If you use an LMS, you can also download your interactive design slides in SCORM format.

For slideshow videos and slideshows with music, share online or download as an MP4 video. Check out our free slideshow templates for ideas.

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You bet! Genially is an easy-to-use slide maker, with a free version and paid plans. The free plan allows you to create unlimited slides with interactions and animations. Subscribe to one of our paid plans for more advanced features.

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How to Create a Map in PowerPoint

PowerPoint has numerous features that can help you create an informative and visually appealing map for your presentations. Understanding why PowerPoint is an ideal tool for creating maps, planning your map, choosing the right template, inserting and formatting shapes, customizing colors, fonts, and styles, adding labels and annotations, animating your map and exporting it as an image, are all essential to creating a professional-quality map.

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Why Use PowerPoint for Creating Maps

PowerPoint is a well-known presentation software that is widely used for professional, academic, and personal purposes. It is user-friendly, accessible, and easy to use. Creating maps in PowerPoint is an effortless process that does not require any technical expertise. You do not need to learn a new software tool to create a map. PowerPoint provides all the necessary tools to build a map that is engaging and effective in conveying information. In addition, PowerPoint allows you to animate your map for added visual appeal, which is not possible in other mapping tools. By using PowerPoint’s animation features, you can make your map more interactive and engaging, attracting your audience’s attention and keeping them engaged throughout your presentation.

Another advantage of using PowerPoint for creating maps is that it allows you to customize your map according to your specific needs. You can choose from a variety of map templates, or you can create your own map from scratch. You can also add your own data to the map, such as population statistics, demographic information, or any other relevant data that you want to include. This makes your map more personalized and tailored to your audience’s needs.

Finally, PowerPoint is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of purposes beyond just creating maps. You can use it to create presentations, reports, charts, and graphs, among other things. This means that if you already have experience using PowerPoint, you can easily integrate your map into a larger presentation or report, making it a seamless part of your overall message. Overall, using PowerPoint for creating maps is a smart choice that can save you time and effort while also producing a high-quality, engaging map that effectively communicates your message.

Planning Your Map: Identifying Key Locations and Data Points

The first step in creating a map in PowerPoint is to plan your map. Planning involves identifying key locations and data points that you want to represent on your map. This step involves gathering and organizing the data you want to use. Once you have a clear idea of what you want to represent on your map, you can move on to the next step.

When identifying key locations and data points, it is important to consider the purpose of your map. Are you creating a map for a business presentation, a school project, or a personal project? The purpose of your map will determine the type of data you need to include and the level of detail required.

Another important factor to consider when planning your map is the audience. Who will be viewing your map? Will they be familiar with the locations and data points you are representing? It is important to ensure that your map is clear and easy to understand for your intended audience.

Choosing the Right Map Template in PowerPoint

PowerPoint offers many map templates to choose from, based on different regions, countries, and continents. For example, you can find templates for North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and so on. Selecting the right map template is essential to ensure that you can represent your data correctly. Once you have chosen a template, you can add shapes to represent key locations and data points.

It is important to note that some map templates may not be suitable for your specific data. For instance, if you are presenting data on a specific city or town, a template for an entire country may not be the best choice. In such cases, you may need to create a custom map or modify an existing template to suit your needs.

Another factor to consider when choosing a map template is the level of detail required. Some templates may have more detailed maps, while others may have simpler ones. If you need to highlight specific areas or regions, a more detailed map may be necessary. On the other hand, if you are presenting a general overview, a simpler map may suffice.

Inserting and Formatting Shapes to Build Your Map

Once you have selected the right map template, you can start building your map by adding shapes to represent your key locations and data points. You can add shapes using the ‘Insert’ tab and then adjust the size, shape, and color of each shape to accurately represent your data. You can also add effects, such as shadows or gradients, to enhance the visual appeal of your map.

When adding shapes to your map, it’s important to consider the hierarchy of your data. You can use different shapes or colors to represent different levels of importance or categories. For example, you could use circles to represent major cities and squares to represent smaller towns. This will make it easier for viewers to quickly understand the information presented on your map.

Another useful feature when building your map is the ability to group shapes together. This can be especially helpful when you have multiple shapes representing a single location or data point. By grouping them together, you can easily move or resize them as a single unit, rather than having to adjust each shape individually.

Customizing Colors, Fonts, and Styles to Enhance Visual Appeal

Customizing colors, fonts, and styles is another essential step in creating a visually appealing map. You can customize the colors of your shapes using the ‘Format Shape’ option. You can choose from various color schemes or even create a custom color scheme that suits your needs better. You can also apply different fonts to add a unique touch to your map. Furthermore, you can apply different styles, such as gradients or patterns, to make your map stand out.

It is important to keep in mind that the colors, fonts, and styles you choose should not only enhance the visual appeal of your map but also convey the intended message effectively. For example, if you are creating a map to show the distribution of different types of vegetation in a region, using green colors for areas with dense vegetation and brown colors for areas with sparse vegetation would be more effective than using random colors. Similarly, using a clear and legible font would make it easier for the viewers to read the labels and understand the information presented on the map.

Adding Labels and Annotations to Your Map

Adding labels and annotations is important for ensuring that your audience can read and understand your map. You can add labels and annotations using the ‘Insert’ tab, and then adjust the size, font, and color of each label to make them more visible. You can also add callouts or arrows to highlight specific data points on your map.

Another important aspect of adding labels and annotations to your map is to ensure that they are placed strategically. For example, if you have a map with multiple data points, it may be helpful to group similar data points together and label them accordingly. Additionally, you may want to consider using different colors or font styles to differentiate between different types of data. By taking the time to carefully label and annotate your map, you can make it easier for your audience to understand the information you are presenting.

Animating Your Map for a More Engaging Presentation

Animating your map is a great way to make it more interactive and engaging. You can animate your map by adding animations to individual shapes or by grouping shapes and adding animations to the group. You can also apply different animation effects, such as fly-in or dissolve, to make your map more visually appealing.

Another benefit of animating your map is that it can help you to highlight specific areas or data points. By animating certain shapes or groups, you can draw attention to important information and guide your audience’s focus. This can be especially useful in presentations or reports where you want to emphasize key findings or trends.

However, it’s important to use animation sparingly and strategically. Too many animations can be distracting and take away from the overall message of your map. It’s also important to consider your audience and their preferences. Some people may find animations to be unnecessary or even annoying, so it’s important to use them in a way that enhances the presentation without detracting from it.

Exporting Your Map as an Image or PDF File

Once you have created your map, you can export it as an image or PDF file for use in your presentations. Exporting your map is easy and can be done using the ‘Save As’ option in the ‘File’ tab. You can choose from various file formats, including PNG, JPEG, or PDF, depending on your needs.

Tips and Tricks for Creating Professional-Quality Maps in PowerPoint

Here are a few tips and tricks for creating professional-quality maps in PowerPoint:

• Choose a clear and concise color scheme that accurately represents your data.
• Use different shapes and styles to make your map more interesting.
• Organize your data into different categories to make your map easier to read.
• Label your map clearly, using a readable font size and color.
• Use professional-looking animations to make your map more engaging.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Creating Maps in PowerPoint

Here are a few pitfalls to avoid when creating maps in PowerPoint:

• Avoid using a color scheme that clashes with your data or background color.
• Avoid using too many fonts or styles that make your map look cluttered.
• Avoid using unclear or confusing labels that make your map difficult to read.
• Avoid using too many animations or effects that distract from your data.

Comparing PowerPoint Map Creation with Other Tools like Google Maps or ArcGIS

PowerPoint is not the only tool available for creating maps. Google Maps and ArcGIS are other popular tools that you can use to create maps. However, compared to Google Maps and ArcGIS, PowerPoint is much simpler and more accessible. It requires no technical expertise and is easier to use. PowerPoint is also more suitable for creating maps for use in presentations or reports, while Google Maps and ArcGIS are more suitable for creating detailed maps for specific purposes.

Examples of Creative Uses of Maps in PowerPoint Presentations

Here are a few examples of creative uses of maps in PowerPoint presentations:

• Using a map of a company’s operations to show investors where they are investing their money.
• Using a map of a city to show how traffic patterns have changed over time.
• Using a map to show how different regions of a country vote during an election.

With a little planning and creativity, you can use PowerPoint to create visually appealing and informative maps for your presentations.

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Incorporate the Interactive World Map for PowerPoint and take your audience through the great continents of the world. Get the opportunity to look at each country in more detail with just a few clicks.

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The presentation begins with a complete map of the world. When you click on one of the continents, it will automatically open the slide of a linked presentation. This contains a detailed view of the selected continent, including the individual country borders. With a single mouse click, zoom in closer to present individual states or slightly zoom out to show the global context.

Much like a computer program, our set gives you the option of clicking through the individual countries and continents. Depending on the application, a placeholder can provide each detailed view with customized comments and data.

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