A Crayon effect will make your image look like a wax drawing. Learn how to create a Crayon text effect in PowerPoint the easy way.

Now, add some flashy text to that mix—judiciously—to give your ideas more sizzle. Special effects in PowerPoint are minimal, but you can combine effects to create some interesting visuals.

If you're missing the mark when creating 3D shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint, you might be skipping a step. Learn how to apply simple 3D effects by creating a few arrows.