Question
1. You work in the marketing department at Cashman Neighborhood Lending, and you are preparing a presentation for potential first-time homebuyers. You have started developing your slides and now want to enhance them with shapes, SmartArt, and other design elements.
Begin by adding slide numbers to all slides except the title slide. Then type Cashman Neighborhood Lenders as the footer text.
2. On the title slide, insert the Rectangle: Beveled shape located in the Basic Shapes area and then resize it to a height of 4" and a width of 4.5". [Mac Hint – Insert the Bevel shape located in the Basic Shapes area.]
Insert the file Support_PPT19_EOM2-1_Money.jpg as a picture fill in the shape. Display the Ruler, if necessary, and then align the shape so that the left edge is 2" right of center (along the fifth vertical gridline from the right) and the top edge is 3" above the center (along the first horizontal gridline), as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Size and Position of Slide 1 Shapes
3. On Slide 2 ("FICO Credit Scores"), convert the numbered list into the Table Hierarchy SmartArt graphic located in the Relationship category. [Mac Hint – Mac users will convert the numbered list to a Hierarchy List SmartArt graphic first, and then change the graphic to Table Hierarchy using the SmartArt Design tab.] Change the SmartArt style to Intense Effect located in the Best Match for Document area.
4. With Slide 2 still displaying, insert the Arrow: Up shape located in the Block Arrow area and then resize it to a height of 0.5" and a width of 1.2". Then insert the Rectangle: Top Corners Snipped shape located in the Rectangles area and resize it to a height of 1" and a width of 1.5". [Mac Hint – Snip Same Side Corner Rectangle.] Move the rectangle shape so that its upper edge touches the lower edge of the arrow, align these two shapes center, and then merge them using the Union command.
5. With Slide 2 still displaying, copy the merged shape you just created and then paste it on the slide. Move one of these shapes below the word, Good, in the SmartArt shape and then align it so that the arrow tip is 1" right of center and the bottom edge is 1.25" below the center. Rotate this shape 340 degrees. Type Average in this shape, change the shape fill color to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25% from the Theme Colors palette, and then apply the Inside: Right shadow effect in the Inner category.
6. With Slide 2 still displaying, move the second merged shape below the word, Bad, in the SmartArt shape and then align it so that the arrow tip is 4.50" left of center and the bottom edge is 1.25" below the center. Rotate this shape 20 degrees. Type High Risk in this shape, change the shape fill color to Purple, Accent 5, Darker 25% from the Theme Colors palette, and then apply the Inside: Left shadow effect in the Inner category, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Size, Position, and Format of Slide 2 Shapes and SmartArt
7. On Slide 3 ("What Actions to Take"), change the fill color of the left square ("Improve debt-to-income ratio") to White, Background 1, Darker 35%, the next square ("Boost your credit score") to Blue-Gray, Accent 2, Darker 25%, the next square ("Keep your job") to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25%, and the right square ("Make big down payment") to Purple, Accent 5, Darker 25% in the Theme Colors palette. Resize each square to a height of 2" and a width of 2" and then apply the Glow: 18 point; Olive Green, Accent color 3 glow Shape effect to all four squares. Align these four squares in the middle of the slide and then distribute them horizontally.
8. With Slide 3 still displaying, change the arrow fill color to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25% in the Theme Colors palette, the outline weight to 6 point, and then add the Perspective: Relaxed Moderately 3-D Rotation effect.
Use the smart guides to move the arrow to the center of the slide so that it is centered horizontally and vertically. Send the arrow to the back so that it is behind all four squares, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Size, Position, and Format of Slide 3 Shapes
9. Apply the Wipe transition and then apply the From Left effect option to all three slides.
In Slide Sorter view, your presentation should look like the Final Figure on the following page. Save your changes, close the presentation, and exit PowerPoint. Follow the directions on the SAM website to submit your completed project.
Begin by adding slide numbers to all slides except the title slide. Then type Cashman Neighborhood Lenders as the footer text.
2. On the title slide, insert the Rectangle: Beveled shape located in the Basic Shapes area and then resize it to a height of 4" and a width of 4.5". [Mac Hint – Insert the Bevel shape located in the Basic Shapes area.]
Insert the file Support_PPT19_EOM2-1_Money.jpg as a picture fill in the shape. Display the Ruler, if necessary, and then align the shape so that the left edge is 2" right of center (along the fifth vertical gridline from the right) and the top edge is 3" above the center (along the first horizontal gridline), as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Size and Position of Slide 1 Shapes
3. On Slide 2 ("FICO Credit Scores"), convert the numbered list into the Table Hierarchy SmartArt graphic located in the Relationship category. [Mac Hint – Mac users will convert the numbered list to a Hierarchy List SmartArt graphic first, and then change the graphic to Table Hierarchy using the SmartArt Design tab.] Change the SmartArt style to Intense Effect located in the Best Match for Document area.
4. With Slide 2 still displaying, insert the Arrow: Up shape located in the Block Arrow area and then resize it to a height of 0.5" and a width of 1.2". Then insert the Rectangle: Top Corners Snipped shape located in the Rectangles area and resize it to a height of 1" and a width of 1.5". [Mac Hint – Snip Same Side Corner Rectangle.] Move the rectangle shape so that its upper edge touches the lower edge of the arrow, align these two shapes center, and then merge them using the Union command.
5. With Slide 2 still displaying, copy the merged shape you just created and then paste it on the slide. Move one of these shapes below the word, Good, in the SmartArt shape and then align it so that the arrow tip is 1" right of center and the bottom edge is 1.25" below the center. Rotate this shape 340 degrees. Type Average in this shape, change the shape fill color to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25% from the Theme Colors palette, and then apply the Inside: Right shadow effect in the Inner category.
6. With Slide 2 still displaying, move the second merged shape below the word, Bad, in the SmartArt shape and then align it so that the arrow tip is 4.50" left of center and the bottom edge is 1.25" below the center. Rotate this shape 20 degrees. Type High Risk in this shape, change the shape fill color to Purple, Accent 5, Darker 25% from the Theme Colors palette, and then apply the Inside: Left shadow effect in the Inner category, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Size, Position, and Format of Slide 2 Shapes and SmartArt
7. On Slide 3 ("What Actions to Take"), change the fill color of the left square ("Improve debt-to-income ratio") to White, Background 1, Darker 35%, the next square ("Boost your credit score") to Blue-Gray, Accent 2, Darker 25%, the next square ("Keep your job") to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25%, and the right square ("Make big down payment") to Purple, Accent 5, Darker 25% in the Theme Colors palette. Resize each square to a height of 2" and a width of 2" and then apply the Glow: 18 point; Olive Green, Accent color 3 glow Shape effect to all four squares. Align these four squares in the middle of the slide and then distribute them horizontally.
8. With Slide 3 still displaying, change the arrow fill color to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25% in the Theme Colors palette, the outline weight to 6 point, and then add the Perspective: Relaxed Moderately 3-D Rotation effect.
Use the smart guides to move the arrow to the center of the slide so that it is centered horizontally and vertically. Send the arrow to the back so that it is behind all four squares, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Size, Position, and Format of Slide 3 Shapes
9. Apply the Wipe transition and then apply the From Left effect option to all three slides.
In Slide Sorter view, your presentation should look like the Final Figure on the following page. Save your changes, close the presentation, and exit PowerPoint. Follow the directions on the SAM website to submit your completed project.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to complete each task in your PowerPoint presentation for Cashman Neighborhood Lending:
### Step 1: Add Slide Numbers and Footer
1. **Open your presentation** in PowerPoint and select the Slide Master view:
- Click on the "View" tab.
- Click on “Slide Master.”
2. **Add Slide Numbers and Footer:**
- In the Slide Master, click on the “Insert” tab, then click on “Slide Number.”
- Check the box for “Slide number” (uncheck the box for the title slide).
- Click “Header & Footer” and input "Cashman Neighborhood Lenders" in the footer text box, then click "Apply to All."
### Step 2: Title Slide Shape and Picture Fill
1. **Select the title slide**.
2. **Insert Beveled Rectangle:**
- Go to “Insert” > “Shapes” > select the Rectangle: Beveled shape.
- Resize the shape to **4" height** and **4.5" width** (use the format options in the Ribbon).
3. **Insert Picture Fill:**
- Right-click on the shape and choose “Format Shape.”
- In the Fill section, select “Picture or texture fill” and insert the image **Support_PPT19_EOM2-1_Money.jpg**.
4. **Align the Shape:**
- Display the ruler if it’s not visible: View > Ruler.
- Position the shape so the left edge is **2" right of center** and the top edge is **3" above center**. Use the gridlines to assist in positioning.
### Step 3: Convert List to SmartArt on Slide 2
1. **Select Slide 2** (“FICO Credit Scores”).
2. **Convert the numbered list:**
- Select the list, go to the “Insert” tab, click on “SmartArt,” choose “Relationship,” and select “Table Hierarchy.”
3. **Change SmartArt Style:**
- With the SmartArt selected, navigate to “SmartArt Design” and select the “Intense Effect” style.
### Step 4: Insert and Merge Shapes
1. **Insert Arrow:**
- Select “Insert” > “Shapes” > Arrow: Up and resize it to **0.5" height** and **1.2" width**.
2. **Insert Rectangle:**
- Again, select “Insert” > “Shapes” > Rectangle: Top Corners Snipped and resize it to **1" height** and **1.5" width**.
3. **Align and Merge Shapes:**
- Position the rectangle so it touches the bottom of the arrow and align them center.
- With both shapes selected, you can merge them using the “Shape Format” > “Merge Shapes” > “Union” command.
### Step 5: Copy and Modify First Shape
1. **Copy Merged Shape:**
- Press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac) to copy the merged shape and paste it (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V).
2. **Position and Rotate:**
- Move the shape below the word “Good” in the SmartArt and align it to be **1" right of center** and **1.25" below center**.
- Rotate the shape **340 degrees**.
3. **Modify Text and Shape Fill:**
- Type "Average" in the shape, change the fill color to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25%, and apply the “Inside: Right” shadow effect.
### Step 6: Adjust Second Shape
1. **Position and Rotate Second Shape:**
- Move the second merged shape below the word “Bad” in the SmartArt, align it to be **4.50" left of center** and **1.25" below center**.
- Rotate this shape **20 degrees**.
2. **Modify Text and Shape Fill:**
- Type "High Risk" in this shape, change the fill color to Purple, Accent 5, Darker 25%, and apply “Inside: Left” shadow effect.
### Step 7: Resize and Format Squares on Slide 3
1. **Select Slide 3** (“What Actions to Take”).
2. **Change Fill Color of Squares:**
- Highlight each square and change the fill colors accordingly as specified (using Theme Colors).
3. **Resize Squares:**
- Resize each square to **2" height** and **2" width**.
4. **Apply Glow Effect:**
- Select all four squares and apply the “Glow: 18 point; Olive Green, Accent color 3” effect.
5. **Align and Distribute:**
- Center align and distribute the squares horizontally.
### Step 8: Format Arrow in Slide 3
1. **Change Arrow Fill and Outline:**
- Select the arrow, change the fill color to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25%, set the outline weight to **6 point**, and add the “Perspective: Relaxed Moderately 3-D Rotation” effect.
2. **Position and Send to Back:**
- Center the arrow in the slide and send it to the back so it’s behind the squares.
### Step 9: Apply Transition
1. **Apply Transition:**
- Select all three slides in Slide Sorter view.
- Go to the “Transitions” tab and apply the “Wipe” transition with the “From Left” effect option to all slides.
### Final Steps
1. **Review the presentation** to ensure all changes are applied correctly.
2. **Save your work**: Click on “File” > “Save” and close the presentation.
3. **Follow your submission guidelines** on the SAM website to submit your completed project.
By following the steps above, you should successfully complete your presentation enhancements. Good luck with your project!
### Step 1: Add Slide Numbers and Footer
1. **Open your presentation** in PowerPoint and select the Slide Master view:
- Click on the "View" tab.
- Click on “Slide Master.”
2. **Add Slide Numbers and Footer:**
- In the Slide Master, click on the “Insert” tab, then click on “Slide Number.”
- Check the box for “Slide number” (uncheck the box for the title slide).
- Click “Header & Footer” and input "Cashman Neighborhood Lenders" in the footer text box, then click "Apply to All."
### Step 2: Title Slide Shape and Picture Fill
1. **Select the title slide**.
2. **Insert Beveled Rectangle:**
- Go to “Insert” > “Shapes” > select the Rectangle: Beveled shape.
- Resize the shape to **4" height** and **4.5" width** (use the format options in the Ribbon).
3. **Insert Picture Fill:**
- Right-click on the shape and choose “Format Shape.”
- In the Fill section, select “Picture or texture fill” and insert the image **Support_PPT19_EOM2-1_Money.jpg**.
4. **Align the Shape:**
- Display the ruler if it’s not visible: View > Ruler.
- Position the shape so the left edge is **2" right of center** and the top edge is **3" above center**. Use the gridlines to assist in positioning.
### Step 3: Convert List to SmartArt on Slide 2
1. **Select Slide 2** (“FICO Credit Scores”).
2. **Convert the numbered list:**
- Select the list, go to the “Insert” tab, click on “SmartArt,” choose “Relationship,” and select “Table Hierarchy.”
3. **Change SmartArt Style:**
- With the SmartArt selected, navigate to “SmartArt Design” and select the “Intense Effect” style.
### Step 4: Insert and Merge Shapes
1. **Insert Arrow:**
- Select “Insert” > “Shapes” > Arrow: Up and resize it to **0.5" height** and **1.2" width**.
2. **Insert Rectangle:**
- Again, select “Insert” > “Shapes” > Rectangle: Top Corners Snipped and resize it to **1" height** and **1.5" width**.
3. **Align and Merge Shapes:**
- Position the rectangle so it touches the bottom of the arrow and align them center.
- With both shapes selected, you can merge them using the “Shape Format” > “Merge Shapes” > “Union” command.
### Step 5: Copy and Modify First Shape
1. **Copy Merged Shape:**
- Press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac) to copy the merged shape and paste it (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V).
2. **Position and Rotate:**
- Move the shape below the word “Good” in the SmartArt and align it to be **1" right of center** and **1.25" below center**.
- Rotate the shape **340 degrees**.
3. **Modify Text and Shape Fill:**
- Type "Average" in the shape, change the fill color to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25%, and apply the “Inside: Right” shadow effect.
### Step 6: Adjust Second Shape
1. **Position and Rotate Second Shape:**
- Move the second merged shape below the word “Bad” in the SmartArt, align it to be **4.50" left of center** and **1.25" below center**.
- Rotate this shape **20 degrees**.
2. **Modify Text and Shape Fill:**
- Type "High Risk" in this shape, change the fill color to Purple, Accent 5, Darker 25%, and apply “Inside: Left” shadow effect.
### Step 7: Resize and Format Squares on Slide 3
1. **Select Slide 3** (“What Actions to Take”).
2. **Change Fill Color of Squares:**
- Highlight each square and change the fill colors accordingly as specified (using Theme Colors).
3. **Resize Squares:**
- Resize each square to **2" height** and **2" width**.
4. **Apply Glow Effect:**
- Select all four squares and apply the “Glow: 18 point; Olive Green, Accent color 3” effect.
5. **Align and Distribute:**
- Center align and distribute the squares horizontally.
### Step 8: Format Arrow in Slide 3
1. **Change Arrow Fill and Outline:**
- Select the arrow, change the fill color to Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25%, set the outline weight to **6 point**, and add the “Perspective: Relaxed Moderately 3-D Rotation” effect.
2. **Position and Send to Back:**
- Center the arrow in the slide and send it to the back so it’s behind the squares.
### Step 9: Apply Transition
1. **Apply Transition:**
- Select all three slides in Slide Sorter view.
- Go to the “Transitions” tab and apply the “Wipe” transition with the “From Left” effect option to all slides.
### Final Steps
1. **Review the presentation** to ensure all changes are applied correctly.
2. **Save your work**: Click on “File” > “Save” and close the presentation.
3. **Follow your submission guidelines** on the SAM website to submit your completed project.
By following the steps above, you should successfully complete your presentation enhancements. Good luck with your project!