YOU CAN CREATE WORD CLOUDSIN POWERPOINT

A

“word cloud”is a

graphical device used to present an

unordered array of words

– concepts, products, markets, issues,

etc.

Here, for example, is a CIO considering the challenges of wireless:

Here, for example, is a CIO considering the challenges of wireless:

Size and color

can be used for emphasis.

Here, for example, is a CIO considering the challenges of wireless:

Size and color

can be used for emphasis.

Sans serif fonts work well.

SMARTPHONES

The trick is the Square Transform

text effect…

SMARTPHONES

… that lets you resize, reshape, rotate or apply text effects:

Use a temporary shape as a guide for laying out the cloud:

Using lower case and a freer outline

appears more chaotic:

Applying a 3D rotation adds a sense of threat:

Adding 3D depth lends

weight to the “cloud:”

Here’s a version with

text depth, 3D rotation anda “reflection:”

More depth makes his concerns even more intimidating.

He really needs help.

You can build word

clouds in PowerPoint

and add impact with

a few text effects.

Visit powerpointy/wordpress.com

and search for “word clouds”

to get more details.