Are there any special considerations when printing a poster from a PowerPoint slide?
PowerPoint was not developed as a print layout software package. It is important that the proper steps are taken to ensure your file will print successfully. • When designing in PowerPoint, never “copy and paste” image graphics into your file. Always “insert as picture.” • There are occasionally inconsistencies between the screen version of your slide and the printed output. These include text shifting or wrapping to the next line, or colors appearing somewhat differently than they do on your monitor. If these issues are of concern, we suggest using software designed for handling print layout, like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop, all of which are available in the Digital Media Lab and on all computers in the Information Commons. • Avoid using preset pattern fills for graphs and other objects as they may not show up clearly. • “Ungroup” all graphs, charts, and formulae generated outside of PowerPoint after insertion to prevent printing errors. • All symbols must be “inserted”
