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Presentation software is used in classrooms and offices around the world. An electronic presentation will often include transitions, animations, video clips, or sound effects. The presenter wants to convey the information in a more interesting and engaging way.

The term PowerPoint has become synonymous with this type of presentation. This program was released in 1987. Originally intended for Apple computers, Microsoft bought PowerPoint a few months after it was released. This program is included in the Microsoft Office Suite along with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Users of these programs must pay a monthly fee ranging from $6.99 for one user to $9.99 for up to 6 users. You may also purchase the suite for $149. However, this price doesn’t include future updates or features.

Google Slides is a free alternative to PowerPoint. Slides, Docs, Spreadsheets, and Gmail are part of the Google Apps for Education suite that many students are using across the country. Slides and the other applications are simple and basic. This is another reason why schools have switched from Office. Most students don’t need complex features to complete a research paper or to prepare a presentation for history class.