Powerpoint: Create and organize assets using the Selection Pane

Step-by-step

1. Create a background using a gradient fill effect with colors resembling the sky and Earth
2. Apply the background design to all slides
3. Create building images using rectangles and other shapes
4. Shade the shapes using the standard eyedropper tool to ensure a cohesive look
5. Group all building shapes into a single entity
6. Press Alt+F10 to open the Selection Pane
7. Rename the items in the Selection Pane with sensible, recognizable names

Watch out for

• Renaming is required to avoid confusion when working with animations, as multiple items may default to generic labels like 'free form shape'

Tips

• Give every item added to a slide a sensible name immediately to simplify later manipulation
• Use the Selection Pane to identify which specific shape is represented on your slide

Highlights

“it can become very confusing if there are multiple items labeled free form shape and you don't know which shape is represented”