When you open PowerPoint 2008 the screen displays in Normal view. To change the screen view of the presentation:
- At the bottom-left of the PowerPoint window, there are three View buttons: Normal View, Slide Sorter, and Slide Show.
- Normal View: is the main editing view, where you write, edit and design your presentation.

- Slide Sorter: shows all of your slides at once in thumbnail form.

- Slide Show: this view allows you to view your presentation the way your audience will. You can see how your graphics, timings, movies, font, and transition effects will look during the presentation.
- To switch between these views simply click on the corresponding view button.

