You know what it's like to sit through a bad presentation – slides packed with dense text and cheesy transitions leaving you confused, bored, or both. But it doesn't have to be that way. A presentation made using software that offers engaging visuals and animations can really grab an audience's attention, get them engaged, and make sure they actually remember the information. Although Microsoft Powerpoint has become almost synonymous with presentations, it isn't the only way to get your slides on screen. If you don't fancy paying for a Microsoft Office subscription, there are lots of free tools that will help you create attention-grabbing slideshows, and are quick and easy to use. Modern Microsoft Office style design Once known as Kingsoft Office, is, in interface terms, about as close to Microsoft's office software as you're likely to find.