Choose the background image you would like to
Choose the background image you would like to use. For this example I chose a blank bulletin board and I found it by searching in Google Images for “blank bulletin board”. Then save the image from Google Images and upload it in Powerpoint by clicking Insert and then Picture and finding opening the desired image.
Comical Signs To add a text box go to Insert at the top of the Powerpoint options and choose Textbox and one will open for you to type into. After inserting your text, you can manipulate the font, style, color, and size to fit theme and space you are utilizing by utilizing the tools in the Home section across the top of the Powerpoint options.
Comical Signs To add pictures go to Insert at the top of the Powerpoint options and choose Picture. Then You can browse from any picture you have saved. These images were copied from Google Images. After inserting them, utilize Picture Tools within Powerpoint options to crop, alter, or add frames. Then you can rotate or reposition the image as preferred.
Comical Signs To insert an Shape, choose Insert at within Powerpoint options at the top and choose Shape. A selection of shapes will pop-up and after choosing your shape, click on the area of design and create the shape by clicking and dragging your mouse. Utilize Drawing Tools within Powerpoint to alter the shape drawn.
Comical Signs Improper Signs *funny *ineffective *mixed-message To add a text within the shape, go to Insert and choose Textbox. Then compose the desired data in the text box and move it onto the shape. Utilize the tools available on the Home tab to alter the font, color, and format of the text.
Comical Signs Improper Signs *funny *ineffective *mixed-message Just like the previous images were added, you can add pins to accent the bulletin board look By finding an image you like on an image search (for this one I searched “push pins transparent”, Which means there will not be a background on the image) and resize and position
When you are finished designing, you need to highlight the entire design as in the screenshot above. Then right click on the image, while holding down shift to keep it highlighted and click “Save As” and save it as an image.
To insert the image into your message of a discussion forum, click the image button as circled above. From there you will browse for the image you previously saved and upload it. You will also have the opportunity to manipulate the size as you go through browsing the photo. Though it will vary depending on your project and presentation desire, I usually go for about 300 x 400
Not Violating Copyright This is a common question when using images from the web. For the most part you will be fine, if a photo is copyrighted as one in This example is, just leave the copyright stamp on it and you are giving Credit to the owner of the photo. You can list the source for which you Find your images or use photos that are under a Collective Common’s License, which you can specify in most image searches. Overall, if an Image is copyrighted it is ok to use as long as it is not published anywhere That is not password protected. Blackboard is password protected, thus Most images are acceptable to use, just do not remove copyright stamps.
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