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Toni,

One important feature that is not available in Powerpoint (even the 2010 version) that many other drawing programs have is layers.

With this feature you can put the background map on a layer by itself and then make that layer visible but locked. This will make the background map unselectable, so it makes it easier to work. When you're done you can make the background map invisible rather than delete it, and it will still be there if you need it. Once you get accustomed to working with layers you'll see how much easier it makes many things.

One drawing program with layers that is free is OpenOffice. At my website below there is a link to download OpenOffice, map examples, and tutorials.
http://www.dukerdog.com/USATF/Measurer_Tools/

5/22/123:30 PM

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