High Def Vertical Display

[Guest]

I want to make a powerpoint presentation in a 16:9 vertical format so that it
can be displayed on a Samsung 46 " high definition LCD HDTV turned that is
capable of 1080i, 1080p 720i, 720p and all the standard video display modes
plus HDMI and PC (RGB). Max resolution appears to be 1920 X 1080. What
settings work best in setting up powerpoint to accomplish this and what is
the best way to turn everything 90 degrees sideways to allow me to design
easily and then output it so it looks wonderful on a Hi-Def television
monitor mounted vertically.

 

[Troy @ TLC]

You can encounter all kinds of "fun" with this one (I have developed a
number of these for digital signage).

(1) Orientation
Before you even design anything, you need to create a method for hanging the
display that works with the presentation you create. Will the controls on
the display be on the left or right when it is hung? If you switch them,
then your display is upside down.

(2) Display Options
The best scenario is if the display has an option to rotate its input from
landscape to portrait. This way you can design a 9x16 (tall) presentation
and have the display orient it to look right. But reality is very few have
this option.

(3) Write Sideways
For the most part you need to create a 16x9 presentation (go to FILE >> PAGE
SETUP >> change the size to 16" wide x 9" tall) and design everything
sideways. So if the display is landscape the presentation looks sideways,
but when the display is mounted vertical/tall all is displayed properly.