Go tosway.office.comand get in with yourMicrosoft accountto use Sway online.
Typeswayinto the Windows Search box and select theSway appto open Sway on your desktop if you have it installed.
Select a template that corresponds with the presentation you want to make, such asBusiness Presentation.
Then chooseStart Editing This Sway.
A new presentation template opens.
Alternatively, selectCreate Newto open a new, blank Sway.
Work With Cards in the Storyline
The Storyline is what makes Sway unique.
Unlike other Office applications, Sway uses cards in which you create or import a variety of content.
A card is a container that holds content within a Sway presentation, similar to a placeholder in PowerPoint.
The arrangement of the cards determines the appearance of your Sway presentation.
you’re able to easily rearrange the cards whenever you want to modify the way your Sway looks.
Open Sway and selectCreate New.
Enter a title into the Title card.
SelectBackgroundsto add a background image.
go for the+button to add a new card.
opt for bang out of card you want to add.
Options includeText,Media,orGroup.
Choose the subtype of the card to add, such asHeading,Image, orGrid.
Sway also suggests cards.
Add content to the new card.
Continue adding cards and content until you have completed your Sway.
Select a card to see more options.
For instance, on some cards, you might select focus points.
On others, you could set the emphasis for the entire card.
Rearrange cards if desired.
Select a card and drag it to the position you want it to appear.
SelectPlayto view your Sway at any time.
Open Sway and select a template underStart from a Template.
SelectStart Editing This Sway.
Wait for the template to prepare.
It opens as a new Sway with sample content in place.
Select theDesigntab in the upper-left corner and then chooseStylesin the upper-right corner.
Change the Sway layout by choosing betweenVertical,Horizontal, andSlidesin the right pane.
Choose theCustomizebutton to select custom colors, typography, or textures.
Select an alternative style or variation at the bottom of the Styles pane.
Select theRemixbutton at the top of the pane to let Sway change the design and layout for you.
Keep selectingRemixto view more options.
Select theUndobutton or pressCtrl+Zto go back to a previous option.
View or share the Sway when you’re ready.
you’re free to enhance your Sway by incorporating a range of content types from numerous sources.
opt for template title and replace it with the title you want to give your Sway presentation.
The title you give your Sway is the first thing others see when you share your presentation.
choose the+button at the bottom of any card to add content such as text, images, or videos.
Select theBackgroundarea of a card to fire up the content pane.
Search forpublic domain imagesand videos to insert in your presentation.
Alternatively, select theInserttab in the upper-right corner to find content.
Rearrange cards by dragging and dropping a card.
Preview and Edit
Give your Sway presentation a good look before you share it with others.
Customize the appearance further by changing the style.
Select theDesigntab to preview your Sway presentation.
SelectPlayin the upper-right corner to preview how it will appear to others.
Select theSettingsicon in the upper-right corner to choose a different layout.
SelectEditto return to the Storyline.
ChooseStylesto view alternate styles.
Select a style to apply it to your presentation.
It doesn’t matter where they are located, provided they have internet access.
Suppose you change your mind.
it’s possible for you to manage editing permissions on any Sway presentation.
launch the Sway presentation on which you want to collaborate with someone else.
SelectSharein the upper-right corner.
Select theEditbutton next to Invite People to.
Sway generates an edit link.
ChooseRequire a Password to View or Edit This Swayif you want to protect the presentation with a password.
SelectViewers Can See Share Buttonsif you want other users or viewers to be able to share the Sway.
When you want to revoke access to your Sway, selectReset the Share Settingsin the Share menu.
you’re free to create a new link to reshare with whomever you choose.
Other Sway Presentation Features
Microsoft Sway isn’t just another version ofPowerPointorGoogle Slides.
PowerPoint is best suited for offline, static content such as graphs, flowcharts, and bullet points.
Sway is ideal for dynamic, online content.
Like Google Slides, Sway lives online.
Sway has other features and tools that might be beneficial when you want to enhance a presentation.
