Do you want to include additional information, contact details, or websites in your PowerPoint presentations without wasting valuable slide space? Then this article has the perfect solution for you!
Everyone knows them, and most people have scanned them at some point – QR codes. These so-called "Quick Response Codes" are small images that contain additional information. This information can be accessed with just a few scans. Take advantage of this feature and use it effectively in your PowerPoint presentations!
Include QR codes on your presentation slides to provide your audience with valuable information. This not only keeps your presentation slides organized but also encourages your audience to interact. You'll capture their attention in no time.
Take advantage of the almost unlimited possibilities of QR codes!
QR codes can be used in a variety of ways. Let your imagination run wild and use them, for example, as follows:
- Link to your company website
- Links to websites with further information on your topic
- Link to your social media accounts
- Display specific locations you want to share
- Your phone number or email address
- Display additional information as text
- Link to a download option for your presentation
- Links to specific apps that are relevant to you and your business
- And much more!
What's special about this is that scanning the code directly prompts you to the available interactions. For example, if you enter your phone number, the option to call directly will be displayed. If you enter your location, you can access it via a map app.
This freedom and multitude of options means that you have to create, design, and configure the QR codes yourself. It sounds more complicated than it is! PowerPoint offers a very simple way to create and insert QR codes directly into PowerPoint using its add-in feature . We present to you the best and most versatile add-in for QR codes: QR4Office.
Tutorial: How to install QR4Office as an add-in in your PowerPoint with just a few clicks
PowerPoint add-ins allow you to extend your PowerPoint program with additional functions and personalized features . Follow this step-by-step guide and install QR4Office to easily insert QR codes into PowerPoint in the future.
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Open your PowerPoint presentation and in the " Insert" tab find the option " Get Add-ins" , which you then select.
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Another window will open called " Office Add-ins" . A search box will appear in the upper left corner. Enter "QR4Office" as the search term there.
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The corresponding add-in will be displayed. Simply click " Add" and accept the privacy policy. The add-in is now successfully installed and can be accessed under " Insert" and " My Add-ins" .
Once installed, open the QR code presentation add-in and test the various functions!
What QR4Office offers you in terms of design and configuration options!
The QR4Office add-in helps you easily create a ready-to-use QR code from your information . Work through the various options in the configuration window and customize the design and purpose of your code. We'll show you the different settings!
Find the right linking method for your QR code!
With the QR4Office add-in, you can choose between 7 different link types . In addition to two options for linking websites and storing telephone and mobile phone numbers, you can also select locations or custom text (such as notes, quotes, appointment dates, or additional information). Simply select your desired format in the corresponding tab and enter the information and links.
No more standard black and white QR codes!
Choose the background and foreground colors of your code to suit your presentation and company colors . You can also adjust the size and error correction. The latter is especially helpful if you plan to print your presentation and the code will be used in printed form. Error correction ensures that the code and the information it contains remain legible even if the print quality is slightly damaged.
The code is added to your presentation with just one click!
All you have to do is click the " Insert" button . Your personal code will then appear on the PowerPoint slide you have opened. Alternatively, you can copy the preview image by right-clicking it and then manually paste it onto the desired slide. This way, you can save the code and reuse it in other presentations.
Conclusion: QR codes: A true all-rounder that perfectly complements your PowerPoint presentation!
As you've seen, the possibilities for using QR codes are very diverse. Take advantage of all the benefits without the hassle of creating QR codes externally. Make it easier for your audience to access additional information and contact details, and show that you're keeping up with the times.
These small code snippets not only demonstrate that you 've thoroughly considered your presentation and its design, but also encourage the audience to actively participate and remain attentive. All of this is easily accomplished with the PowerPoint add-in we've presented, requiring minimal additional effort.
What are you waiting for? Install the QR code add-in and get the most out of your presentation!
Do you have questions about the QR code add-in? Or are you looking for other help with your PowerPoint presentation? Please contact us at info@presentationload.de . We're happy to help!
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