From http://googledocs.blogspot.com/
In Docs, a lot of attention gets paid to the word processing and spreadsheet applications, but you don’t see as much attention paid to drawings and presentations; the patches for these two applications tend to get overlooked.
Improvements to the existing presentation software in docs first rolled out in October 2011, adding new features to enhance your presentation by including
- Transitions to move between slides with simple fades or spicier 3D effects
- Animations to add emphasis or to make your slides more playful
- New themes to create beautiful presentations with distinct visual styles
- Drawings to build new designs, layouts, and flowcharts within a presentation
- Rich tables with merged cells and more options for adding style to your data
To use these features, click on the gear icon in your document list, and select Document settings. Then, from the editing tab, check the box to “Create new presentations using the latest version of the presentation editor.”
Doc’s presentations are useful and easy to use. You can set up a simple presentation in a few minutes using the templates provided. Slides templates as well as design themes will help create a professional look to your presentation. Controls make it easy to enhance your presentation with media. You can learn more about getting started with the new presentation editor over at our Help Center.
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