Powerpoint XP has finally added the print preview facility . You can use this to preview slides before printing . This option was not present in the earlier version .
Creating Alternative layouts in Word :
You now have the power to create a alternative layout (for making handouts ) in word , which are not available in power point XP . You can do this by exporting this slide to word through the sendTo option . From the file menu , choose the SendTo option , click microsoft word and then select the layout option . For example , if you want to print three slides per page but don’t want lines for audience notes, send the handout to word , choose the blank line next to the slide option , and delete the lines in word . Choose any layout the suites your requirement and export the slides to word. You can also make the necessary addition and deletions to the handout in word .
Add Diagrams :
Powerpoint XP offers a new diagram functionality , which make it easier to add an organizational charts . Select the diagram from the insert menu from the dialogue box and choose the left top corner chart . You could right click any of those box to add a subordinates , Co-workers or assistants to the existing charts . This reduces a work when you have to build orgnisational charts with Powerpoint XP . You can also select a Venn Diagrams , Cycles , radials , pyramids , etc . From the diagram listings .