Which of the following statements is not true? A. You can type text directly into a PowerPoint slide but typing in text box is more convenient B. From Insert menu choose Picture and then From File to insert your images into slides C. You can display a PowerPoint presentation in Normal, Slide Sorter or Slide Show view D. You can show or hide task pane from View >> Toolbars

The correct answer is: A. You can type text directly into a PowerPoint slide but typing in text box is more convenient.

Explanation:

• Option B is true. To insert an image into a PowerPoint slide, you can follow these steps:

  1. On the Insert tab, in the Images group, click Picture.
  2. In the Insert Picture dialog box, locate and select the image you want to insert, and then click Insert.
  3. To resize the image, click and drag a sizing handle.

• Option C is true. To display a PowerPoint presentation in a different view, you can follow these steps:

  1. On the View tab, in the Presentation Views group, click the view you want to use.
  2. To switch back to the Normal view, click Normal.

• Option D is true. To show or hide the task pane, you can follow these steps:

  1. On the View tab, in the Show/Hide group, click the check box next to the task pane you want to show or hide.

• Option A is not true. You can type text directly into a PowerPoint slide, but it is more convenient to type text into a text box. A text box is a container that you can use to add text to a slide. You can resize and move a text box, and you can change its font, font size, and color.

To insert a text box, you can follow these steps:

1. On the Insert tab, in the Text group, click Text Box.
2. Drag the pointer to create the text box.
3. Type the text you want to add.
4. To resize the text box, click and drag a sizing handle.
5. To move the text box, click and drag it to a new location.
6. To change the font, font size, or color of the text, select the text and then use the options on the Home tab.