Creating a New Presentation

To create a new presentation

1. Click File > New Presentation on the menu, or click on the toolbar.
   • If a presentation is not currently open or the currently open presentation does not contain any unsaved changes, the Create New Presentation dialog box displays.
   • If the currently open presentation contains unsaved changes, a message displays indicating that there are unsaved changes. Either save the changes and close the presentation or discard the changes. The Create New Presentation dialog box displays.
2. In Presentation Type, select either the Training Session, Product or Services Overview, or Blank Session template.
3. In Format, select how the presentation will be viewed, either Desktop only or Mobile and Desktop.
4. To view tips on creating effective sessions, click the icon that corresponds to the content type that you're creating. The tips are displayed in a pop-up window. After you have read the tips, close the pop-up window to return to the Create New Presentation dialog box.
   • Click the Desktop Only Presentation icon to view tips on creating effective and engaging presentations.
   • Click the Mobile and Desktop Presentation icon to view tips specific to creating content intended for use on a mobile device.
5. Click OK.

   A new presentation is created with Topics and Sub-folders contained in the selected template. If you selected Blank Session and/or Mobile and Desktop, a presentation is created with a single Topic. Whether you select a template or Blank Session, you can add, edit or delete Lessons, Topics, and Sub-folders as necessary.