Contents

Users Guide
- Contents
- Welcome to Keynote
  - Keynote Features at a Glance
    - Professional-Quality Designs
    - Animated Text and Slide Transitions
    - Powerful Animation Tools
    - Easy-to-Use Media Tools
    - Free-Form Curves, Shapes, and Masks
    - Realistic 3D Charts
    - Tables with Calculation and Sorting
    - Easy-to-Use Inspectors
    - Tools for Advanced Presenters
  - Whats New in Keynote 3
  - How to Use Menus
  - Resources for Learning More
    - Tour
    - Keynote 3 Users Guide
    - Onscreen Help
    - Web Resources
    - Technical Support
- Overview of Keynote
  - The Keynote Window
  - The Slide Canvas
  - Different Views
    - Navigator View
    - Outline View
  - The Notes Field
  - Comments
  - Keynote Tools
    - The Toolbar
    - Keynote Inspectors
    - Media Browser
    - The Colors Window
    - The Font Panel
    - Shortcuts
- Creating a Presentation
  - Importing a PowerPoint or AppleWorks Presentation
  - Step 1:Select a Theme
    - Starting a New Project
    - Changing the Theme
    - Setting a Theme to Use for New Documents
    - Kinds of Slideshows
  - Step 2:Create Your Slides
    - Using Master Slides
    - Adding Text
    - Adding Graphics
    - Using Alignment Guides and Rulers
  - Step 3:Organize Your Slides
    - Using Multiple Themes
    - Moving Around in Your Presentation
  - Step 4:Save Your Slideshow
  - Step 5:Play Your Slideshow
- Working With Text, Graphics, and Other Media
  - Editing Text and Text Properties
    - Adding Text Boxes
    - Formatting Bulleted Text and Numbered Lists
  - Working With Graphics
    - Adding Shapes
    - Adding a Shape
    - Adding a Custom Shape
    - Editing Predrawn and Custom Shapes
    - Editing Specific Predrawn Shapes
    - Adding Text to Shapes
    - Changing Line and Fill Colors
    - Adding Pictures From iPhoto
    - Adding Other External Graphics
    - Using PDF Files as Graphics
  - Resizing, Moving, and Layering Objects
    - Masking (Cropping) Images
    - Grouping and Locking Objects
    - Working With Photo Cutouts (Alpha-Channel Graphics)
  - Including Sound and Other Media
    - Using the Media Browser
    - Adding Narration and Other Audio
    - Adding a Movie
    - Adjusting Media Playback Settings
  - Adding Webpages and Hyperlinks
  - Modifying Layouts
  - Changing the Slide Background
  - Retaining or Undoing Your Style Changes
- Changing Object Properties
  - Using Color and Image Fills
    - Selecting Colors
    - Filling an Object with Color
    - Using Colors and Gradients
    - Filling an Object With an Image
  - Changing Border Style and Color
  - Positioning Lines
  - Adding Shadows
  - Adjusting Opacity
  - Adjusting Images
  - Changing an Objects Orientation
  - Changing an Objects Size and Position
- Creating Tables
  - Adding a Table
  - Working With Table Cells and Borders
    - Selecting Table Cells
    - Selecting Table Cell Borders
  - Entering and Editing Content in Table Cells
  - Formatting Tables
    - Using Table Formatting Controls
    - Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns
    - Adding Table Header Rows and Columns
    - Merging, Splitting, and Resizing Table Cells
    - Aligning Text in a Table Cell
    - Formatting Cell Borders
  - Adding Images or Background Colors
  - Formatting Numbers
    - Defining Number Formats
    - Applying Number Formats
  - Sorting Cells
  - Autofilling
  - Using Formulas
    - Adding a Quick Formula
    - Using the Formula Editor to Add and Edit Formulas
    - Using Cell References
    - Adding a Formula to Multiple Cells
    - Performing Arithmetic Operations
    - Using Predefined Functions
    - Operators and Functions for Advanced Users
- Creating Charts
  - About Charts
    - Data Series and Data Sets
    - Transposing Data Series and Data Sets
  - Adding a Chart
    - Changing a Chart Type
  - Editing Chart Data
  - Formatting Charts
    - Setting Chart Colors
    - Changing Chart Fonts
    - Adding Labels and Axis Markings
    - Placing Grid Labels and Tick Marks
    - Formatting the Elements in a Data Series
    - Rotating Charts
- Slide Transitions andObjectBuilds
  - Adding Transitions Between Slides
  - Creating Object Builds
    - Setting Up an Object Build
  - Working With Object Builds
    - Moving Objects Off the Screen
    - Interspersing Build Elements
    - Creating Text Builds
    - Creating Table Builds
    - Creating Chart Builds
  - Creating Builds on Master Slides
- Viewing, Printing, and Exporting Your Slideshow
  - Customizing a Presentation for Your Audience
    - Creating Self-Playing Presentations
    - Hyperlinks-Only Presentations
    - Using Expos and Dashboard During a Presentation
  - Viewing Full-Screen Presentations
    - Viewing on Your Display
    - Rehearsing Your Presentation
    - Viewing on a Projector or Second Display
    - Viewing Movies
  - Finding Presentations With Keywords
  - Setting Presentation Options
    - Customizing the Presenters View
    - Controlling a Presentation With the Keyboard
    - Pausing and Resuming a Presentation
    - Changing the Slide Size
    - Changing Pointer Behavior During a Presentation
  - Printing Your Slides
  - Exporting to Other Viewing Formats
    - QuickTime
    - PowerPoint
    - PDF Files
    - Image Files
    - Flash
    - iDVD
    - HTML
    - iWork 05 Format
- Designing Your Own MasterSlides and Themes
  - Modifying Master Slide Backgrounds and Layouts
    - Changing the Background
    - Layering Background Objects and Objects on Slides
    - Adding Alignment Guides
    - Designing Title and Body Text Layout and Styles
    - Setting Default Slide Transitions
  - Changing Default Styles for Text and Objects
  - Saving a Custom Theme
    - Restoring Original Theme Defaults
  - Creating a Custom Theme
- Index

Apple KeyNote 3 User Guide

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Apple KeyNote 3 Specification

The Apple Keynote 3 software, a pivotal component of Apple's iWork suite, is designed for creating and delivering presentations with a seamless blend of aesthetics and functionality. It supports macOS and iOS ecosystems, ensuring seamless synchronization across devices through iCloud integration. The application allows users to craft visually compelling presentations with its intuitive interface, offering a wide range of customizable themes and templates. High-quality graphics and typography are facilitated by advanced rendering engines, while animation features enhance the dynamism of presentations. The software supports various media formats, allowing users to integrate videos, images, and audio seamlessly.

Keynote 3 offers real-time collaboration capabilities, enabling multiple users to work on the same presentation simultaneously. This feature is supported by Apple's robust security framework, ensuring data privacy and integrity during collaborative sessions. The software is optimized for Retina displays, providing sharp, vibrant visuals. It includes powerful tools for creating charts and tables, allowing presenters to convey data effectively. Presentations can be exported in multiple formats, including PDF and PowerPoint, ensuring compatibility and ease of sharing.

The software's integration with Apple's ecosystem allows for easy transitions between devices using Handoff and AirDrop technologies. Keynote 3 also supports the use of the Apple Pencil on iPad, enhancing the precision of on-screen annotations. Advanced users can leverage the software's scripting capabilities with AppleScript for automation tasks. Overall, Apple Keynote 3 is designed to provide a user-friendly, yet powerful platform for creating professional-grade presentations, ensuring versatility and high-quality output.

Apple KeyNote 3 F.A.Q.

How can I add a new slide in Apple Keynote 3?

To add a new slide, click the "+" button in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + N. You can then choose a slide layout from the options provided.

What is the best way to troubleshoot playback issues in Keynote 3?

Ensure all media files are supported and properly embedded. Check your presentation for any corrupt files, and update Keynote to the latest version. Restarting the application may also resolve minor playback issues.

How can I convert a Keynote presentation to PowerPoint format?

Go to File > Export To > PowerPoint. Choose the desired settings and click 'Next'. Name the file and select a location to save it. Click 'Export' to complete the conversion.

What should I do if Keynote 3 keeps crashing?

First, ensure that your macOS and Keynote are up to date. Check for any conflicting software or extensions and disable them. Clear Keynote's cache and restart your Mac. If the problem persists, consider reinstalling the application.

How can I maintain the performance of my Keynote presentations?

Keep files optimized by compressing images and videos, avoid excessive animations, and regularly update Keynote. Use the 'Reduce File Size' option under the File menu to help maintain performance.

Is it possible to collaborate with others in real-time using Keynote 3?

Yes, Keynote 3 supports real-time collaboration. Share the presentation via iCloud by clicking the 'Share' button and inviting collaborators with their Apple ID.

How do I use presenter notes effectively in Keynote 3?

Open the 'View' menu and select 'Show Presenter Notes'. Use this panel to add notes for each slide that will be visible only to you during the presentation.

Can I use custom fonts in my Keynote 3 presentation?

Yes, you can. Install the custom fonts on your Mac, and then they will be available in Keynote under the Fonts panel. Ensure the fonts are embedded if sharing the presentation on other devices.

How do I set up automatic slide transitions in Keynote 3?

Select the slide you wish to modify, click on the 'Animate' tab, and then choose 'Add an Effect' under the 'Start Transition' section. Set the transition to start automatically after a specified duration.

What are the steps to print a handout from a Keynote 3 presentation?

Go to File > Print. In the print dialog, choose 'Handout' from the 'Layout' menu. Adjust the settings for the desired number of slides per page and click 'Print'.