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Unit 1: Using the Application
ICDL Category 1 · Working with Presentations (1.1) & Productivity (1.2)
1.1.1 فتح Impress وإغلاقه 1.1.1
LibreOffice Impress is a free, open-source presentation application — the Alin Li alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint! Create slides with text, images, charts, animations, and more.
مفتوح: Application Menu → search "Impress" → click. Or double-click any .odp / .pptx file.
Close: Ctrl + Q (تطبيق) أو Ctrl + W (ملف). انقر ❌.
1.1.2–1.1.4 الإنشاء والحفظ 1.1.2–1.1.4
عرض تقديمي جديد: File → New → Presentation. Or from templates: File → New → Templates.
| النوع | Extension | Use |
|---|---|---|
| ODP (Open Document) | .odp | Default open standard — always use! |
| PowerPoint | .pptx | Sharing with PowerPoint users |
.pdf | Sharing a read-only version | |
| Show (auto-play) | .ppsx / .odp | يفتح مباشرة في وضع عرض الشرائح |
| Image | .png / .jpg | Export individual slides as pictures |
Save: Ctrl + S. Save As: Ctrl + Shift + S. Export PDF: File → Export as PDF.
1.2 أدوات الإنتاجية 1.2
| Feature | How |
|---|---|
| Preferences | Tools → Options → LibreOffice → User Data / Paths |
| Help | F1 |
| Zoom | View → Zoom, or Ctrl + عجلة التمرير، أو شريط التكبير (أسفل اليمين) |
| Show/hide toolbars | View → Toolbars |
| Switch presentations | Window menu or Alt + Tab |
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Quiz: Using the Application
6 questions · ICDL Category 1
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Unit 2: Developing a Presentation
ICDL Category 2 · Views (2.1), Slides (2.2), Master Slide (2.3)
2.1.1–2.1.2 عروض العرض التقديمي 2.1
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العرض العادي
The main editing view. Shows one slide with the slide panel on the left. Best for editing content on individual slides. Default view.
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Slide Sorter
Shows all slides as thumbnails. Best for rearranging slides (drag and drop), deleting, and seeing the overall flow. View → Slide Sorter.
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عرض الشريحة الرئيسية
Edit the master template that controls the design of all slides. Changes here affect every slide using that master. View → Master Slide.
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صفحة الملاحظات
Shows the slide with a notes area below. Add speaker notes that only YOU see during the presentation. View → Notes.
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عرض المخطط التفصيلي
Shows only the text content of all slides in outline form. Great for writing and organizing your presentation's structure and flow. View → Outline.
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Slide Show
Full-screen presentation mode! Shows slides as the audience will see them, with animations and transitions. Press F5 to start.
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2.1.3 عناوين شرائح فريدة 2.1.3
Good practice: Give each slide a unique, descriptive title. يساعد ذلك على التنقل في عرض المخطط التفصيلي وأثناء عرض الشرائح. «نتائجنا» أفضل من «الشريحة 5».
2.2 العمل على الشرائح 2.2
| إجراء | How |
|---|---|
| Apply slide layout | Right-click slide → Slide Properties → Layout tab. Or use the Layouts panel in sidebar. |
| Apply design/theme | Slide → Slide Properties → Background tab. Or use Master Slides panel in sidebar. |
| Change background colour | Slide → Slide Properties → Background → Color. Apply to this slide or all slides. |
| إضافة شريحة جديدة | Right-click in slide panel → Insert New Slide. Or Ctrl + M. اختر التخطيط. |
| Copy/move slides | In Slide Sorter or panel: drag to move, Ctrl + اسحب للنسخ. يعمل أيضًا بين العروض التقديمية. |
| Delete slides | Right-click slide → Delete Slide, or select → Delete key. |
Common slide layouts:
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Title Slide
For the first slide. Has a large title and subtitle area. Used for the presentation title, your name, date.
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Title + Content
التخطيط الأكثر شيوعًا. عنوان في الأعلى ومساحة تحته للنصوص أو الصور أو المخططات أو الجداول.
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Title Only
Just a title — the rest of the slide is empty for you to place objects freely.
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Blank
Completely empty. Full creative freedom to place anything anywhere.
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2.3 الشرائح الرئيسية 2.3
الشريحة الرئيسية = A template that controls the design of ALL slides. When you change the master, ALL slides update automatically. This ensures consistent design throughout your presentation.
To edit the Master Slide: View → Master Slide. You can:
| إجراء | Effect |
|---|---|
| Insert a logo/image into master | Appears on EVERY slide automatically |
| Remove an object from master | Disappears from all slides |
| Change font size/type/colour in master | تتحدث جميع الشرائح لتتطابق |
Click "Close Master View" when done editing.
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Quiz: Developing a Presentation
8 questions · ICDL Category 2
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Unit 3: Text & Tables
ICDL Category 3 · Handling Text (3.1), Formatting (3.2), Tables (3.3)
3.1.1 ممارسات جيدة لمحتوى الشرائح 3.1.1
The golden rules of slide text:
✅ Use short, concise phrases — not full sentences or paragraphs
✅ Use bullet points and numbered lists to organize information
✅ Follow the 6×6 rule: max 6 bullet points per slide, max 6 words per point
❌ Don't read your slides word-for-word — slides support your talk, they don't replace it
❌ Don't overcrowd slides with too much text
✅ Use short, concise phrases — not full sentences or paragraphs
✅ Use bullet points and numbered lists to organize information
✅ Follow the 6×6 rule: max 6 bullet points per slide, max 6 words per point
❌ Don't read your slides word-for-word — slides support your talk, they don't replace it
❌ Don't overcrowd slides with too much text
3.1.2–3.1.7 إدخال النص وتحريره 3.1.2–3.1.7
Enter text: Click a placeholder (e.g., "Click to add title") and type. In Outline view, type directly to add text to any slide.
| إجراء | How |
|---|---|
| Edit text | Double-click the text box → make changes |
| Copy/Move text | Ctrl + C / Ctrl + X → Ctrl + V (يعمل أيضًا بين العروض التقديمية) |
| Delete text | Select → Delete أو Backspace |
| Undo / Redo | Ctrl + Z / Ctrl + Y |
| إضافة المسافات البادئة أو تعديلها | Tab to indent, Shift + Tab to outdent. Or use indent buttons on toolbar. |
| Bullets/Numbers | Toolbar buttons. Click dropdown arrow to change style. |
3.2 تنسيق النص 3.2
| النوع | Shortcut | ملاحظات |
|---|---|---|
| Font size / type | Toolbar dropdowns | Use readable fonts; keep consistent |
| Bold | Ctrl + B | Emphasize key words |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | For quotes, titles, emphasis |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | Use sparingly in presentations |
| Shadow | Format → Character → Font Effects | يضيف عمقًا للنص |
| Font colour | Font Color dropdown | Ensure contrast with background! |
| Case changes | Format → Text → UPPERCASE / lowercase | — |
| محاذاة | Ctrl + L/E/R | يسار، وسط، يمين داخل إطار النص |
| تباعد الأسطر | Format → Paragraph → Indents & Spacing | Single, 1.5, Double |
| Hyperlink | Ctrl + K | Insert → Hyperlink. Edit/remove: right-click. |
3.3 الجداول في الشرائح 3.3
Insert table: Insert → Table → choose rows & columns → OK.
| إجراء | How |
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| Enter/edit text | Click a cell and type. Tab moves to next cell. |
| Select cells/rows/columns | Click and drag, or use Table menu → Select |
| Insert/delete rows/columns | Right-click → Insert/Delete Row/Column |
| Resize columns/rows | Drag column/row borders |
| Delete table | Click table border → Delete |
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Quiz: Text & Tables
8 questions · ICDL Category 3
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Unit 4: Charts & Organisation Charts
ICDL Category 4 · Charts (4.1) & Organisation Charts (4.2)
4.1 الرسوم البيانية في العروض التقديمية 4.1
Charts make data visual and easy to understand. Insert → Chart → choose type (column, bar, line, pie) → enter data in the data table → click outside to finish.
| إجراء | How |
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| Select chart | Click on it |
| Edit chart data | Double-click chart → right-click → Data Table |
| Change type | Double-click chart → right-click → Chart Type |
| إضافة عنوان أو تعديله | Double-click → Insert → Title |
| إضافة تسميات البيانات | Click data series → Insert → Data Labels (values/percentages) |
| Change colours | Double-click chart → click bar/slice → right-click → Format → Area |
| Change background | Right-click chart area → Format Chart Area → Area tab |
4.2 Organisation Charts 4.2
أحد organisation chart (المخطط التنظيمي) يعرض تسلسلًا هرميًا — يشبه شجرة العائلة لشركة أو مدرسة:
Create: Insert → Diagram (or use shapes manually). In some versions, use SmartArt-like features.
| إجراء | How |
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| Create org chart | Use shapes + connectors, or Insert SmartArt/Diagram if available |
| إضافة زملاء (في المستوى نفسه) | أضف شكلًا في المستوى الهرمي نفسه، وصله بخطوط |
| إضافة مرؤوسين (في الأسفل) | أضف شكلًا أسفل الحالي، وصله بخط متجه إلى الأسفل |
| Change hierarchy | حرّك الأشكال أعلى/أسفل، وأعِد توصيل الخطوط |
| Remove people | Select the shape → Delete. أعد توصيل الخطوط المتبقية. |
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Quiz: Charts
6 questions · ICDL Category 4
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Unit 5: Graphical Objects & Drawing
ICDL Category 5 · Insert/Manipulate (5.1) & Drawing (5.2)
5.1 Inserting & Manipulating Objects 5.1
| إجراء | How |
|---|---|
| Insert picture | Insert → Image → browse → Open |
| Insert shape | Insert → Shape, or use Drawing toolbar |
| Select objects | Click on it. Ctrl + انقر لتحديد عدة عناصر. |
| Copy/Move | Ctrl + C/X + V. يعمل بين العروض التقديمية. |
| Resize (keep proportions) | Hold Shift + اسحب مقبض الزاوية |
| Resize (free) | Drag corner handle without Shift |
| Resize chart | Click chart → drag handles |
| Delete | Select → Delete |
| Rotate | Select → click rotation handle (circle at top), or right-click → Position and Size → Rotation |
| Flip | Right-click → Flip → Horizontally / Vertically |
5.1.7–5.1.8 Alignment 5.1.7–5.1.8
حاذِ العناصر بدقة على الشريحة أو بالنسبة إلى بعضها:
| محاذاة إلى | الخيارات | How |
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| Relative to slide | يسار، وسط، يمين، أعلى، أسفل | Select object → Format → Align → choose option |
| Relative to each other | يسار، وسط، يمين، أعلى، أسفل، منتصف | Select multiple objects → Format → Align → choose |
💡 Tip: Select multiple objects by holding Ctrl and clicking each one. Then align them all at once for a professional, clean layout!
5.2 Drawing Objects 5.2
Use the Drawing toolbar (عرض ← أشرطة الأدوات ← الرسم) لإنشاء الأشكال:
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خط
خط مستقيم. اضغط Shift أثناء الرسم ليكون أفقيًا تمامًا أو رأسيًا أو بزاوية 45°.
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Arrow
خط برأس سهم. غيّر نمط البداية والنهاية من تنسيق → الموضع والحجم.
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Rectangle / Square
Hold Shift while drawing to make a perfect square. Add text by double-clicking inside.
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شكل بيضاوي / دائرة
Hold Shift while drawing for a perfect circle. Double-click to add text inside.
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Block Arrow
Large arrows for flowcharts and diagrams. Can contain text inside.
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Text Box
مساحة نص حرة الموضع. ضعها في أي مكان على الشريحة. اختر إدراج → مربع نص، ثم ارسمه.
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Formatting shapes: Right-click → Area (fill colour), Line (border colour/width/style), Shadow. For arrows: Format → Position and Size → change start/finish arrow style.
5.2.6–5.2.7 Grouping & Layering 5.2.6–5.2.7
| إجراء | How |
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| Group objects | Select all → right-click → Group. Now they move/resize as one unit. |
| Ungroup | Right-click grouped object → Ungroup |
| Bring forward (one level) | Right-click → Arrange → Bring Forward |
| Send backward (one level) | Right-click → Arrange → Send Backward |
| Bring to front (top) | Right-click → Arrange → Bring to Front |
| Send to back (bottom) | Right-click → Arrange → Send to Back |
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Quiz: Graphical Objects
8 questions · ICDL Category 5
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Unit 6: Prepare & Deliver
ICDL Category 6 · Preparation (6.1) & Check/Deliver (6.2)
6.1.1 Slide Transitions 6.1.1
Transitions are visual effects when moving from one slide to the next (fade, wipe, dissolve, etc.).
- Select a slide (or select all: Ctrl + A in Slide Sorter)
- Go to Slide → Slide Transition (أو لوحة الانتقالات في الشريط الجانبي)
- Choose a transition effect (Fade, Push, Wipe, etc.)
- Set speed and options
- Click "Apply to All Slides" if you want the same transition everywhere
To remove: select slide → choose "None" in transitions panel.
💡 Tip: Use transitions sparingly! One or two consistent transitions look professional. Too many different flashy transitions look distracting and unprofessional.
6.1.2 Animations 6.1.2
Animations control how individual objects (text, images, shapes) appear, move, or disappear on a slide.
- Select the object you want to animate
- Go to View → Animation (أو لوحة الحركة في الشريط الجانبي)
- Click + إضافة تأثير
- Choose type: Entrance (كيفية ظهوره)، Emphasis (تمييز)، Exit (كيفية اختفائه)، مسارات الحركة (الحركة)
- Set timing: On Click, After Previous, With Previous
To remove: select the animation in the panel → click Delete (🗑️).
6.1.3–6.1.6 Notes, Hiding & Footers 6.1.3–6.1.6
| Feature | How |
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| Presenter notes | Click in the Notes area below the slide (Normal view) and type. Only YOU see these during presentation. |
| Hide a slide | Right-click slide → Hide Slide (it won't show during slideshow). Right-click → Show Slide to unhide. |
| Footer text | Insert → Header and Footer → type text → Apply (this slide) or Apply to All |
| Slide numbers | Insert → Header and Footer → check "Slide number" ✅ |
| Auto date | Insert → Header and Footer → check "Date and time" → choose Fixed or Auto-update |
6.2.1 Spell Check 6.2.1
Press F7 or Tools → Spelling. Works the same as Writer — correct, ignore, or add words to dictionary.
6.2.2 Orientation & Output Format 6.2.2
Slide orientation: Slide → Slide Properties → Page tab → Portrait or Landscape (default is landscape for on-screen presentations).
تنسيق الإخراج: Choose paper size for printing, or on-screen dimensions for digital presentation.
6.2.3 Printing 6.2.3
Ctrl + P opens print dialog. Options:
| Print Option | What It Prints |
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| جميع الشرائح | The entire presentation |
| Specific slides | Enter slide numbers (e.g., 1, 3, 5-8) |
| Handouts | شرائح متعددة في الصفحة (2 أو 4 أو 6 أو 9) — ممتاز للجمهور! |
| صفحات الملاحظات | Each slide with its presenter notes below |
| مخطط تفصيلي | Text content only in outline format |
| عدد النسخ | Print multiple sets |
6.2.4–6.2.5 Delivering the Slideshow 6.2.4–6.2.5
| إجراء | How |
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| Start from first slide | F5 or Slide Show → Start from First Slide |
| Start from current slide | Shift + F5 or Slide Show → Start from Current Slide |
| الشريحة التالية | Click, →, ↓, Space, Enter، أو Page Down |
| Previous slide | ←, ↑, Backspace، أو Page Up |
| Go to specific slide | Type the slide number + Enter |
| End slideshow | Esc or right-click → End Show |
The average TED Talk has about 30 slides for an 18-minute talk — roughly one slide every 36 seconds. Simple, visual slides with minimal text keep the audience engaged!
🎮 Activity: Slideshow Navigation Match
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Quiz: Prepare & Deliver
8 questions · ICDL Category 6
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Final Exam: Presentations with LibreOffice Impress
20 سؤالًا · فئات ICDL الـ 6 كلها · اجتز بدرجة 70%+!
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أكاديمية Alin Li ICDL — Presentations with LibreOffice Impress