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Part 2: Design Principles

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This presentation is designed to introduce you to simple principles that can be used to create new PowerPoints and to revise existing ones. Basic principles such as these apply to all visual creations, from word processing documents to posters, and will enhance your understanding of what it means to put together an effective visual presentation.