Use PowerPoint Designs on Carousel

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Last updated: Mar 15, 2022 by Brien Woodaman (Deactivated)
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UConn staff can use Powerpoint and other design services to create templates on Carousel.

Transferring the PowerPoint Design into a Template

  1. Create your design on PowerPoint and save it as a JPEG.
  2. Sign in at Carousel.
  3. On the main page, select New Bulletin.
  4. Choose your desired photo template (e.g., photo gallery).
  5. Select the Magnifying Glass under Upload Photo Here.
  6. Select Browse to Upload and choose the JPEG file.
  7. Publish.

Transferring the PowerPoint Design into an Icon Within a Pre-Made Template

  1. Create your design on PowerPoint and save it as a JPEG.
  2. Sign in at Carousel.
  3. Select Media.
  4. Select Browse to Upload and choose the appropriate JPEG file.
  5. Go back to the Main Menu, and select New Bulletin.
  6. Select your desired template.
  7. Select the Magnifying Glass under Icon and choose the file you just uploaded.
  8. At the top of the screen, select Layout. Select your image and manipulate its appearance as desired.
    1. To write, select the Text Boxes and then Text in the left menu. You can use the drop-downs in this menu to alter the text, as well.
  9. Publish.


UConn staff can use Powerpoint and other design services to create templates on Carousel.

Transferring the PowerPoint Design into a Template

  1. Create your design on PowerPoint and save it as a JPEG.
  2. Sign in at tightrope.grove.ad.uconn.edu/Carousel.
  3. On the main page, select New Bulletin.
  4. Choose your desired photo template (e.g., photo gallery).
  5. Select the Magnifying Glass under Upload Photo Here.
  6. Select Browse to Upload and choose the JPEG file.
  7. Publish.

Transferring the PowerPoint Design into an Icon Within a Pre-Made Template

  1. Create your design on PowerPoint and save it as a JPEG.
  2. Sign in at tightrope.grove.ad.uconn.edu/Carousel.
  3. Select Media.
  4. Select Browse to Upload and choose the appropriate JPEG file.
  5. Go back to the Main Menu, and select New Bulletin.
  6. Select your desired template.
  7. Select the Magnifying Glass under Icon and choose the file you just uploaded.
  8. At the top of the screen, select Layout. Select your image and manipulate its appearance as desired.
    1. To write, select the Text Boxes and then Text in the left menu. You can use the drop-downs in this menu to alter the text, as well.
  9. Publish.

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