Directions for Speakers

TIPS FOR PREPARING EFFECTIVE VISUAL AIDS

General Information

1. Design images so that information to be presented is centered on the image area of the screen. Make letters and numbers as large as possible so they are visible to attendees farthest from the screen.

2. For average back-row viewing distances, larger letter height is advised. Use a maximum of 5-6 words per line and a maximum of 4 lines of copy per slide. For optimum effect, use 10 or fewer words on a slide. Use strong, bold, sans serif typefaces (such as Arial) for reading ease.

3. Avoid using all upper case. Provide ample spacing between words and letters.

4. Word choice should be simple. Use active words, short sentences. Projected images should reinforce spoken words.

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