Guide to Creating a Free Word Cloud for PowerPoint
I. Preparation:
Software:
Microsoft PowerPoint (version 2010 or later)
EdWordle Add-in (free)
Data:
- List of words or text you want to create a Free Word Cloud for PowerPoint with
II. Creating the Free Word Cloud for PowerPoint:
1. Installing EdWordle:
Open PowerPoint.
Select the Insert tab.
Go to the Add-ins group.
Choose Get Add-ins.
Search for EdWordle.
Select Add.
2. Generating the Free Word Cloud for PowerPoint:
Click on the EdWordle tab.
In the Create group, click on Word Cloud.
Enter the list of words or text into the dialog box.
Click OK.
III. Customizing the Word Cloud:
Font:
Click on the EdWordle tab.
In the Format group, click on Font.
Change the font, font size, and color.
Layout:
Click on the EdWordle tab.
In the Format group, click on Layout.
Change the layout and shape of the Word Cloud.
Colors:
Click on the EdWordle tab.
In the Format group, click on Colors.
Change the background color and color of the words.
IV. Saving the Free Word Cloud for PowerPoint:
Click on the EdWordle tab.
In the Export group, click on Save as Image.
Save the Word Cloud image file.