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Public Speaking - Creating Visual Aids

 

Computers make it easy to create visual aids for public speaking. Desktop publishing programs such as Microsoft Word and Adobe PageMaker make it easy to produce professional looking posters, transparencies, and handouts. If you are creating a slideshow, Microsoft PowerPoint includes templates to help you design your visual aids. If you are searching for graphics, the Internet is full of websites with royalty-free photos and clip art that are suited to nearly every topic.

When it comes to creating visual aids, it is a good idea to use a simple design. Do not try to overload your visual aids with unnecessary information; your slides or posters should have plenty of white space. Only use photos or clip art that have a meaningful connection to your topic. Make sure your visual aids are large enough to be seen by every member of the audience, even those in the back of the room.

Text is often the predominant element in visual aids for public speaking, so readability should be your primary concern as you are creating your posters or slides. Type your text in Arial, Times New Roman, or another easy-to-read font choice. Use boldfaced type to indicate headings and italics to emphasize important words. Bullets can be used to separate items in a list.

Colors have subliminal meanings, so you will want to use caution when choosing which colors to include in your visual aids. For example, red is often used in the corporate world to indicate a loss of money. This makes red an inappropriate choice for a presentation about your company’s glowing financial future. However, the color green inspires action and would be an excellent choice for a visual aid discussing the benefits of organizational change.
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