Landscape Orientation

Introduction

When to Use Overheads

Emphasize Key Points

Showing Trends, Patterns, Relationships

Show Precise Data Clearly

Providing Special Emphasis

Educate Your Audience

Considering the Basic Design

Creating a Storyboard

Formatting your Overheads

Effective Use of Color

Choosing Types of Visuals

Charts

Tables

Figures, Drawings, Pictures, and Models

Using Overheads

Overhead Integration Checklist

Rehearsal Checklist

Presentation Tips

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Landscape Orientation

Back to Formating Your Overheads

All visuals should appear in "landscape" rather than "portrait" orientation. In other words, display your visual horizontally. When preparing transparencies for overhead projectors, turn the sheet sideways and mask off a 6" by 9" area. Use only this area for your material.

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Creating and Using Overheads

Landscape Orientation