Have you downloaded PowerPoint (something you would have had to purchase),
or have you downloaded the Viewer (something that is totally free). If the
latter, then you need to buy a copy of PowerPoint to be able to create
presentations. If the former, then you might check out tutorials at:
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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_ http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/