You have created a presentation that you would like to email to a friend, but that friend does not have the latest version of PowerPoint. With just a few quick clicks, you can "backwards save" your current PowerPoint 2010 file so that it can be opened and read in PowerPoint 2003 (or earlier). Read more on how to Save PowerPoint 2010 as an Earlier Version.

See Also
• Change Default Save Option for PowerPoint 2010 Presentations

Easter is fast approaching. Need a fun project for your kids -- at home or at school?

Have them write stories about Easter using the downloadable templates that I have created. Use the sample template as an example to show the kids the possibilities. Then let them loose with the blank template to be creative on their own. The stories can be about their own family's celebrations or about the reason why Christians celebrate Easter.

More on Easter Celebrations
• Origin of Easter Eggs
• Easter Resources
• Easter Printables

A question from a reader - "I bought a new computer with PowerPoint 2007 installed. Since most of my friends are using 2003 or an earlier version, some of them encountered difficulty playing the 2007 slide shows I had created. My question is can I also install my PowerPoint 2003 version on the same computer?" Read the answer in this article on Installing Two Versions of PowerPoint on the Same Computer

More PowerPoint 2007 Tips
• Save PowerPoint 2007 as a PDF file
• Why Doesn't the Music Play When I Email PowerPoint?
• Backwards Saving in PowerPoint

Do the ultimate test for yourself before the big day. Record your voice while you run through your whole presentation. Then play it back to hear how you would sound to the audience. Once you are satisfied with your performance, simply delete the narration. See how easy it is to Record Narration in PowerPoint 2007

More Presenter Tips
• 10 Tips on Becoming a Better Presenter
• 10 Font Tips for Presenters
• The 10 Most Common Presentation Mistakes