Tutorial: How to use your Powerpoint CV template
In this user guide, we will see how to use your CV template in .pptx file format with Microsoft Powerpoint software...
This file format is native to Microsoft Powerpoint software. Other software is capable of using the .ppt format: Google slide, Open Office, Free Office, Libre Office . Powerpoint is ideal for manipulating your CV template because its tools are dedicated to creating professional presentations.
💡 IMPORTANT
For better compatibility of your CV template with your software, prefer the use of Microsoft Powerpoint in its latest version. This is the tool that we used ourselves. If you do not have this software, we recommend that you download the trial version of Microsoft Office for free (30 days).
Step One: Opening and Installing Fonts
Before opening your file with Microsoft Powerpoint it is important to install the fonts. If you install the fonts while using your resume template, they will not be loaded and your file will display poorly.
If you already have Microsoft Powerpoint open, make sure to close it completely before installing the font .
Change the default text to your own
To make editing easier, the resume template was built using content blocks.
Directly select the text block you want to edit by clicking on it (left-click).
Change profile picture
There are two ways to change the profile picture in your resume template with Powerpoint. Choosing one or the other solution depends on the format of your image.
If your image is already in the right format (square, round, rectangular, etc.), simply select the demo photo and right-click. Select Change Image > From File and then choose the photo from your computer.
Your photo will directly take the proportions of the model.
If your photo is not in the right format , you will have to do two small manipulations.
- Delete the existing photo and add your image within the CV template: click Insert > Images .
- Crop your photo and change its shape. To give it a nice round shape for example, start by cropping the photo to the right proportions (1x1 square) in Picture Format > Crop then click on Crop to Shape > Circle .
You can also change the size of your photo easily by clicking on a corner of the image to stretch or shrink it.
Change colors and style
To change the text colors for example, the manipulation is the same as for modifying the text. Simply select the color option once the content is completely selected.
Insert and edit icons in white
Do you want to insert new icons into your CV? Change the languages, hobbies or pictograms of your profile?
To allow you to customize your CV without constraints, we have provided you with a library of +160 icons! They are in very good quality and the background is transparent to place anywhere on your CV. Take a look at the file you downloaded to choose your favorites...
Now that you have learned about the many icons available to you, you are wondering how to insert them into your CV . It is very simple: select a pictogram placed in the CV by right-clicking on the image . Once the menu is visible, select Change image > From a file, then select the icon of your choice.
To change the icon color from black to white , simply change the brightness of the image: Right-click on the image > Picture Format > Image Correction > Brightness: 100% . You will not have any loss of quality.
If you want to add an icon to another location in your resume, insert it as an image: Insert > Image > Image from File , or by simply dragging the image into your open document.
Reorganize the layout
Do you want to move entire blocks? Swap two headings? This manipulation is very simple with Powerpoint.
Simply select the items you want to move by selecting them all together. If you want to add more items to your selection, keep the selection with the Control key and click on the additional items.
If you have trouble selecting small items, use the zoom at the bottom right of the working screen.
Add a second page
If you have a lot of experience, you probably want to add a second page while still using the same layout. You might also want to create your cover letter using the same design. For that, creating a second page is very useful!
With Powerpoint, the manipulation is very simple:
- In the Page Organizer, select the page you want to copy and press Ctrl+C or Right-click > Copy .
- In the Page Organizer, paste the page ( Ctrl+V ) or Right-click > Paste.
You can then rearrange the second page to create a continuation of the first, or create a new one for your cover letter.