Print multiple PowerPoint slides per page

Hi, again!
I am busy because of final exams, so I can update less frequently.

Yesterday, I was trying to print 4 slides per page without noticeable quality loss.
I know two ways to do this :

1.  Using PowerPoint options
   
1. Open slides in PowerPoint. Open print dialog.
2. Under "Print What:" choose "Handouts"
3. As you will see you can choose how many slides will be printed per page. (default=6)
4. Under "Color/grayscale" choose "Grayscale" if you are printing on monochrome printer.
5. Click on "OK" and it is done!
2. Using Foxit Reader or Adobe Reader (or other PDF viewers) options

I describe details for Foxit Reader, but it will be similar for the other viewers (if they are really capable of it)

1. Convert PowerPoint slides to PDF.
1. I suggest using a PDF printer driver. It registers itself as a printer and you can print documents on it! and save them as PDF.
2. You can also use "Save as PDF or XPS" addon. Then under "Save as" menu choose "PDF or XPS" and save a copy of presentation as PDF.
   
2. Open the PDF file. Open print dialog.
3. Under "Page Arrange:" choose "Multiple pages per sheet"
4. Under "Page Scaling:" choose "Fit to Paper"
5. Under "Pages per sheet:" you can choose how many pages will be printed on paper.
6. If you are printing Portrait(horizontal) I suggest you to check "Auto-Rotate"
7. Check "Print as Grayscale" if you are printing on monochrome printer.

I suggest method two because method one will waste a lot of space on every sheet.

Foxit Reader and Adobe Reader are freeware PDF viewers for Windows.
Bullzip PDF Printer is a PDF printer driver free for individual use.
You can download "Save as PDF or XPS" for Office 2007 here.

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Embedding Fonts in Powerpoint Presentations

Hi,

I have seen many students opening their Powerpoint presentations to start their seminar, but their slides didnt't show up correctly. It is because they used a font which does not exist in classroom's computer.

How to solve the problem? It is easy to do!


Steps to follow:

1. Click on the Office Button (A circle button on Left-Top Most of your screen)
2. Click on "PowerPoint Options" (Just close to "Exit PowerPoint" button)
3. Click on "Save" tab
4. Under "Preserve fiderlity when sharing this presentation", check the box for "Embed fonts in the file"
5. Now you have two choices:
1. First one will result in smaller file, but if you plan to change the result file consider the second choice.
2. This will allow you to change the presentation in future, but with the cost of a bigger file.
3. Well, actually there is a third option! :-) You can keep a copy of original presentation, and save a new one with the first option. Use the latter for your seminar!

Here is a picture for more info: