

If working with fancy fonts feels a bit daunting to you, consider using the standard sans-serif fonts, such as Arial, Verdana or Calibri. So when presenting on someone else's machine always carry the font installation files with you. Also, keep in mind that your fancy font might look great but, if not installed, it will not display properly when the presentation file is opened on a different machine. Just remember to be consistent throughout your presentation and don't use more than 2-3 fonts in the same document. If you want your presentation to stand out and you have a good feel for typography, go for it. These days, there are a lot of fonts to choose from and sometimes it feels good to let your creativity go. As it is a very important element in your presentation, let's run through a few important rules to keep in mind when deciding on your fonts. We use typography to better convey our ideas, create mood, and evoke emotional response from our audience. Sure, graphics are important in your presentations, but it is text content that is the king. how type is presented, its positioning, function and - most importantly - its readability. In the previous article, we have explored how to use whitespace to improve your PowerPoint presentations.
