Introduction of PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint, usually just called the PowerPoint, is a software program developed by Microsoft to produce effective presentations.

What is PowerPoint?

PowerPoint is a software program developed by Microsoft to produce effective presentations.

PowerPoint was designed to facilitate visual demonstrations for group presentations in the business environment.

• Robert Gaskins and Dennis Austin was developer of PowerPoint.
• Initial released in 1987.

Top Features of PowerPoint

• Slide design and layout
• Multimedia integration
• Animations and transitions
• SmartArt and charts
• Collaboration and sharing
• Customisation options
• Slide master and layouts
• Presenter view and slide show options

Version History of PowerPoint

Name	Version	Year of Release
PowerPoint	1.0	1987
PowerPoint	2.0	1988
PowerPoint	3.0	1992
PowerPoint	4.0	1994
PowerPoint 95	7.0	1995
PowerPoint 97	8.0	1997
PowerPoint 98	8.0	1998
PowerPoint 2000	9.0	1999
PowerPoint 2001	9.0	2000
PowerPoint XP	10.0	2001
PowerPoint v.X	10.0	2001
PowerPoint 2003	11.0	2003
PowerPoint 2004	11.0	2004
PowerPoint 2007	12.0	2007
PowerPoint 2008	12.0	2008
PowerPoint 2010	12.0	2008
PowerPoint 2011	14.0	2010
PowerPoint Web App 2013	15.0	2012
PowerPoint 2013	15.0	2013
PowerPoint 2016	16.0	2018
PowerPoint 2019	17.0	2018