The document discusses how to create word clouds in PowerPoint. Word clouds are graphical representations of words without a defined order that can be used to visualize concepts, products, markets, or issues. The document provides examples of word clouds and explains how size, color, fonts, text effects like rotation and 3D depth can be applied to emphasize certain words or add impact. It concludes by stating you can build word clouds in PowerPoint and add impact using some text effects.

1. YOU CAN CREATE WORD CLOUDS
IN POWERPOINT

2. A
“word cloud”
is a
graphical device
used to present an
unordered
array of words
– concepts,
products,
markets,
issues,
etc.

3. Here, for
example, is a
CIO considering
the challenges
of wireless:

4. Here, for
example, is a
CIO considering
the challenges
of wireless:
Size and color
can be used for
emphasis.

5. Here, for
example, is a
CIO considering
the challenges
of wireless:
Size and color
can be used for
emphasis.
Sans serif fonts
work well.

6. The trick is the Square Transform
text effect…
SMARTPHONES

7. … that lets you resize, reshape, rotate
or apply text effects:
SMARTPHONES

8. Use a temporary shape as a guide for laying
out the cloud:

9. Using lower case and a freer outline
appears more chaotic:

10. Applying a 3D rotation
adds a sense of threat:

11. Adding 3D depth lends
weight to the “cloud:”

12. Here’s a version with
text depth,
3D rotation and
a “reflection:”

13. More depth makes his concerns
even more intimidating.
He really needs help.

14. You can build word
clouds in PowerPoint
and add impact with
a few text effects.

15. Visit
powerpointy/wordpress.com
and
search for “word clouds”
to get more details.