ICDL Presentation (ICDL) key terms

A single page within a presentation that holds text, images, charts, and other objects. Slides appear in sequence during a slideshow and are the basic building blocks of the file.

A predefined arrangement of placeholders on a slide that controls where titles, text, pictures, and charts appear. Applying a different layout repositions existing content to match the new arrangement.

A central design template that stores fonts, colors, background, and placeholder positions for all slides. Changes made to the slide master apply consistently to every slide that uses it.

A preformatted area on a slide layout that holds a specific type of content, such as a title, body text, picture, or chart, until you replace or fill it.

The main editing screen that shows one large slide, a thumbnail pane of all slides, and a notes area. Use it to create and edit slide content.

A screen that displays all slides as small thumbnails so you can reorder, delete, duplicate, or hide slides. It helps you review the overall flow of the presentation.

An area below the slide in normal view where you type speaker notes. These notes are visible to the presenter but hidden from the audience during a slideshow.

A coordinated set of colors, fonts, and visual effects applied to a presentation. A theme gives all slides a consistent appearance and can be changed quickly.

A rough plan, often sketched or outlined, showing the order and content of slides before you build them. It helps organize the presentation's message and flow.

A text-based view that shows slide titles and bulleted content in hierarchical form. It is useful for quickly entering and rearranging the presentation's structure without seeing graphics.

The visual effect that occurs when moving from one slide to the next during a slideshow, such as a fade, push, or wipe. It can be set with speed and sound options.

An effect applied to text or objects on a slide that controls how they appear, move, or disappear during a slideshow. Animation can emphasize key points and control timing.

Text notes attached to a slide that remind the presenter what to say. They can be printed or viewed in presenter view but are hidden from the audience.

A printed version of slides, often with several slides per page and space for audience notes. Handouts help listeners follow along and remember key points after the presentation.

A movable container you insert on a slide to hold text independently of placeholders. Use it for labels, captions, or extra information that does not fit a layout area.

The design or typeface of characters, such as Arial or Times New Roman. It includes the shape, weight, and style of letters, numbers, and symbols.

The height of characters measured in points. A larger number produces bigger text, which affects readability and how much content fits on a slide.

The horizontal or vertical positioning of text within its box, such as left, center, right, or justified. Alignment controls how lines of text line up with each other.

The vertical distance between lines of text in a paragraph. Adjusting line spacing can improve readability or help fit content neatly into a slide.

A list where each item begins with a symbol such as a dot or dash. Bulleted lists present related points without implying a specific order or priority.

A list where each item begins with a number or letter in sequence. Numbered lists are used when the order or priority of items matters.

A visual representation of numeric data using bars, lines, pie slices, or other shapes. Charts make patterns, comparisons, and trends easier to understand than raw numbers.

A set of related values plotted on a chart, such as sales for one product across several months. A data series is usually shown in one color or pattern.

The horizontal axis of a chart that displays the labels or groups being compared, such as months, products, or regions. It organizes the data into categories.

The vertical axis of a chart that shows numeric values or a scale. It allows viewers to judge the size of data points and compare quantities accurately.

A key on a chart that explains what each color, pattern, or symbol represents. It matches those visual cues to data series or categories so viewers can read the chart.

A text tag attached to a data point, bar, or slice on a chart. It shows the exact value, category name, or percentage to make the data clearer.

A drawing object such as a rectangle, circle, arrow, or callout that you insert on a slide. Shapes can be resized, colored, and given text.

A built-in graphic that combines shapes and text to create diagrams such as lists, processes, cycles, or hierarchies. SmartArt is easily edited and formatted for professional-looking slides.

Stylized text treated as a graphic object. It can have effects such as outlines, shadows, fills, or curved shapes, and is often used for decorative titles.

A tool that trims unwanted edges from a picture or object without stretching it. Cropping changes which part of the image remains visible on the slide.

A command that combines two or more objects into a single unit. Grouped objects can be moved, resized, or formatted together while keeping their arrangement.

A short written description attached to an image or object. Screen readers announce alt text so people with visual impairments can understand visual content on a slide.

A slideshow mode shown on the presenter's screen that displays the current slide, next slide, speaker notes, and a timer. The audience sees only the slides.

The full-screen mode that displays slides in sequence to an audience. It allows navigation, animations, and transitions without showing editing tools or slide thumbnails.

A command that saves a presentation in a different format, such as PDF or video. Exporting lets others view or use the content without the original presentation software.

The specific way a file is stored, often indicated by an extension such as .pptx or .pdf. The format determines which programs can open and edit the presentation.

A command that saves the current presentation under a new name, location, or file format. It creates a separate copy and leaves the original file unchanged.

Options that control how a presentation prints, including which slides, number of copies, layout such as handouts, orientation, and paper size. Checking these settings prevents wasted paper.

A security feature that requires a password to open or modify a presentation. It helps prevent unauthorized people from viewing or changing sensitive content.