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Short article💬: Presenting without bullet points - 4 alternative ideas!

|Tom Schweitzer

Bullet points in presentations are meant to highlight key points and help readers easily grasp or scan large amounts of information. Or at least, that's the idea. Unfortunately, in practice, bullet points can have the exact opposite effect.

Endless lists and enumerations can be tedious and bore the audience . Bullet points are the easiest design to create on a PowerPoint slide, but also the least effective.

In his book TED Talks, Chris Anderson writes:

"These classic PowerPoint decks with a heading followed by several bullet points of long phrases are the surest way to lose your audience's attention immediately..."

How to avoid bullet points: 4 ideas

To help you avoid falling into the trap of bullet points in your next presentation, we'll show you 4 alternative ways to package your content.

#1 Images

A picture is worth a thousand words. Convey your message by projecting an image instead of using endless bullet points. Images evoke emotions , which is a major advantage in reaching your audience. You can read more about why emotions are so important in the article "Emotions in Presentations ."

#2 Icons

Add variety to your presentations with PowerPoint icons ! These small pictograms represent content simply, without the need for lengthy explanations. Furthermore, you have a wide range of options for using them effectively in your presentations. More information can be found in the article "PowerPoint Icons".

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#3 Graphics

For some topics, graphics can also be used. Graphics visualize complex processes or procedures and present them clearly to the audience . This allows you to bypass and simplify text content in the form of bullet points.

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#4 Tables and Numbers

Often, numbers and their relationships to the company are presented in unappealing bullet points. Use tables as an alternative. Present numbers in an engaging way. Tips can be found in the article "Presenting Tables and Numbers Clearly ."

True or false, what's your opinion? Are you still using bullet points? Try one of these four alternatives in your presentations. Your audience will thank you!

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