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PowerPoint 2008

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4.0 out of 5 Mice, Jan 18, 2008
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Pros

  • Improved toolbars
  • More functions centralized in Toolbox
  • Enhanced graphics capabilities

Cons

  • Clunky implementation of guides
  • No QuickTime movie scrubbing
  • Separate applications for charts and graphs still necessary
  • Confusing master and layout scheme
  • No way to create path animations

Software Details

  • Microsoft
  • 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard)
  • Universal
  • $400 as part of Office 2008, upgrade $240; home and student version, $150; Special Media Edition (includes Expression Media), $500, upgrade $300

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Macworld's PowerPoint 2008 Coverage

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 Whether you’re using PowerPoint by necessity or choice, the latest version’s new additions are useful, and produce attractive results. Unfortunately, Mac users still miss out on capabilities available to Windows users and the intuitive interface of Keynote.
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