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Medical Illustration Techniques for PowerPoint: Part 1, The Basics

¹ Both authors: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Section of Thoracic Imaging, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave., HB6, Cleveland, OH 44195.

OBJECTIVE. The newer versions of PowerPoint (Microsoft) have drawing tools that can be used to draw medical illustrations for presentations and publications. Our purpose is to review the concept and elements of vector computer graphics, explain the toolbar setup, introduce the basic techniques of drawing with PowerPoint tools, and describe manipulation of a drawing by changing the types of anchor points and lines. The advantages of illustration with PowerPoint tools are viewed from three perspectives: drawing on a do-it-yourself basis, using computers, and using PowerPoint tools.

CONCLUSIONS. The drawing tools of the newer versions of PowerPoint can be useful in enhancing the visual component of presentations. Advanced presentations can be developed with simple steps and tools. By learning the drawing techniques of PowerPoint, radiologists can improve their ability to communicate and deliver their messages eloquently.

Keywords: digital images • PowerPoint

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