One of the best things about Microsoft Office products are that they often allow users to introduce add ins into their software programs, including Microsoft Powerpoint. To improve overall productivity and what you can achieve with powerpoint, here are some recommended powerpoint add ins to try:
- Poll Everywhere
If you are looking for a data tracking tool, you should try Poll Everywhere. This useful add in actually allows you to conduct real time surveys! You can gather data input and collect results almost instantly from your chosen audience when they take your surveys and stay connected with data anytime you need. What’s more, you won’t even have to worry about costs because Poll Everywhere is a free powerpoint add in!
- STAMP
Another one of the most popular powerpoint add ins today would be STAMP- a subtitling add in that is specifically built for Microsoft Powerpoint. With STAMP, you will be able to add closed captions to your video and even audio files that are embedded in your powerpoint presentation! This will enable you to boost clarity and impact, it also better benefits users who have hearing issues. STAMP is free for download so why not test it out for yourself?
- VisualBee
Save time and efforts in customising your Powerpoint deck by using VisualBee. VisualBee is an add in that helps users automatically upgrade their draft presentation with it’s templates, images, special animated effects and more. This will enable more interesting options to choose from and generate a better visual friendly powerpoint deck for you. The premium version is free for use and accessible to Powerpoint 2007 and above versions.
- Oomfo
If you need a greater list of specialised charts that go beyond the chart types Excel 2016 has to offer, then Oomfo is the best add in for you. The free add in allows users to build better visualisation graph and charts by adding enhancements to Powerpoint’s built in options. This way, you can easily achieve the impact you are looking for.
- vMaps
vMaps is the add in to use if you’re looking to add vector maps into your presentation. The add in has access to more than 3000 vector maps that can be used depending on the user’s needs- from customisable world maps to country maps and other high quality ones. However do be warned that you may have to pay more for vMaps so only consider purchasing it if you need to rely heavily on vector maps.
