Editing Outline Icons in PowerPoint

Slide Content

The slide provides guidance on modifying outline icons in PowerPoint. Two primary actions are depicted: 'Do' and 'Don't'. Under 'Do', it is suggested that one can change the outline color of icons easily, which means coloring the lines that form the icon to make it match the presentation design. Additionally, adjusting the width of the icon's outlines by changing the shape weight is recommended, implying that the thickness of the icon's lines can be tailored to improve visibility. Conversely, under 'Don't', the advice is to refrain from giving outline icons color fill, meaning that filling the icon with solid colors may detract from its intended design, and to avoid using overly thick lines, which can make the icon unclear and difficult to read.

Graphical Look

• The header of the slide is a bold, dark text against a light background.
• Two main sections titled 'Do' and 'Don't', with a corresponding colored banner—'Do' in teal and 'Don't' in red.
• 'Do' section displays two PowerPoint UI snippets showing the 'Shape Outline' and 'Weight' adjustment features.
• A series of piggy bank icons illustrate the effects of the adjustments described, arranged horizontally with varying outline colors and weights.
• 'Don't' section showcases two piggy bank icons with unfavorable modifications: one filled with a solid color and another with excessively thick lines.
• The icons are numbered with small circular orange tags, indicating the order of action or noting mistakes.

The slide features a clean, modern design with a balanced mix of text, screenshots, and visual examples. Colored banners help differentiate instructions for what to do and what to avoid, contributing to the clarity of the message.

Use Cases

• Training new employees on how to properly edit and design icons within company presentations to enhance visual communication.
• Guiding team members during collaborative slide creation to ensure consistency and readability in icon usage within the presentation deck.
• Offering tips and best practices in a workshop on PowerPoint design techniques, focusing on the visual aspects of presentation icons.
• Including in a style guide for presentations to establish standard practices for using and editing icons across documents and presentations within an organization.