Their slides are too wordy.
Less is more when it comes to the number of words on your PowerPoint slides. Use 30pt font and that will prevent you from putting too much text on each slide. ... If you're putting up a screen full of words, chances are your audience is reading instead of listening to you.
How do you make a PowerPoint less wordy?
Here's how to avoid this common presentation blunder.
- Allow your audience to listen. Every presentation aims to get a message across. ...
- Choose impact over volume. Distill your information into a few key points. ...
- Don't forget about handouts. ...
- Remember, you're the expert. ...
- Practice your delivery. ...
- In a nutshell. ...
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Why are powerpoints boring?
The #1 most common mistake in PowerPoint presentations—and the reason they're so boring—is that that we create them for us rather than our audience. ... They're for your audience. The slides are a supplement to your speech, not a transcript. Their job is to capture your viewers' attention and clarify your points.
