BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Formatting Guidelines - Presentation Programs Please make sure your material has been edited, proofed and is complete with all graphics already embedded in the document or presentation. We cannot edit your material. Presentation Programs - (PowerPoint XP and earlier) Slide size - Use the default slide size of 7.5 x 10 landscape. Cover Slide - Create a cover slide for your presentation with the title, author(s), and pertinent information including any copyright statements. Gradients - Do not use complex gradients in your artwork for purposes of reproduction as it drastically increases the file size and redraw time. Some background gradients will not be printable when converted to PDF and show up as solid black on screen. Fonts - Only use common fonts like Arial, Times New Roman, or Helvetica. This will alleviate any font problems on other computers. If you must use uncommon fonts (e.g., Boostlight, Academia, etc.), please send the font with your submission. Animations, movies and sound - Because the PowerPoint slides are converted to PDF format any audio, video, or animations will not be included in the handout.