Creating Windows Tutorials

[zpac2388]

I am interested in creating tutorials that use the Windows desktop and record, if that is the right word, the actions that I do on the computer. For example, I would like to record the mouse moving on the screen and clicking the Start menu, then moving to Programs menu, and opening a program. Is there a feature in Powerpoint that allows for creating web-based training type tutorials that can be saved to a file? If not in Powerpoint, is there another program or Add-In that I can use? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[PPTMagician]

Hi,

PowerPoint is frequently used as "authorware" for tutorials. You can find
some very good ideas at:
http://www.awesomebackgrounds.com/powerpointtutorials.htm

You'll need a screen recorder/capture for what you've described:
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00144.htm
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00057.htm

And finally, if accessibility of the end product is needed, see:
http://www.powerpointmagician.com/access/accessppthome.html

HTH,
Glenna

I am interested in creating tutorials that use the Windows desktop and

record, if that is the right word, the actions that I do on the computer.
For example, I would like to record the mouse moving on the screen and
clicking the Start menu, then moving to Programs menu, and opening a
program. Is there a feature in Powerpoint that allows for creating
web-based training type tutorials that can be saved to a file? If not in
Powerpoint, is there another program or Add-In that I can use? Any
assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Sonia]

Do a google search for screen capture video. Camtasia Studio and Hypercam
are two that I am familiar with that will capture to video.
--
Sonia, MS PowerPoint MVP Team
Autorun CD software, templates, and tutorials
http://www.soniacoleman.com/

I am interested in creating tutorials that use the Windows desktop and

record, if that is the right word, the actions that I do on the computer.
For example, I would like to record the mouse moving on the screen and
clicking the Start menu, then moving to Programs menu, and opening a
program. Is there a feature in Powerpoint that allows for creating
web-based training type tutorials that can be saved to a file? If not in
Powerpoint, is there another program or Add-In that I can use? Any
assistance would be greatly appreciated.