100 How-To Presentation Topic Ideas and Tips for Slides 

Have you been tasked with delivering a how-to presentation but don’t have any skills? That’s OK. You don’t actually need any skills, and realistically, you probably have way more skills than you realize.  

Still, picking a topic can be hard, so we’re here to provide you with our top 100 how-to presentation ideas, along with some tips when it comes to making your slides, because for most presentations you’ll want some slides to help you and your audience along. From funny party picks to professional skills, there’s something for everyone here. Go ahead and dive in. 

Fun How-To Presentation Ideas 

If you’re looking for something light, quirky or crowd-pleasing, this is the place to start. These ideas can be great for school, team building activities or PowerPoint parties if you’re into that sort of thing. 

1. How to survive a zombie apocalypse 

2. How to fake knowing a lot about wine 

3. How to win at rock-paper-scissors 

4. How to master a TikTok dance 

5. How to pack like a minimalist 

6. How to host a murder mystery dinner 

7. How to speak fluent sarcasm 

8. How to win any argument using memes 

9. How to become a meme 

10. How to hack your morning routine without actually putting in effort 

11. How to throw a themed party on a budget 

12. How to make your pet Instagram famous 

13. How to take the perfect selfie, no matter how you look 

14. How to build a blanket fort for grown-ups 

15. How to prank your friends (ideally, harmlessly) 

16. How to create your own board game 

17. How to fake knowing a lot about coffee 

18. How to get yourself on a reality TV show 

19. How to create the perfect dating profile 

20. How to write horoscopes that are believable 

Easy How-To Presentation Ideas 

If those ideas above seemed like too much work or they required too many skills, here are some more beginner-friendly topics that just about anyone can do. 

1. How to make a grilled cheese sandwich 

2. How to fold a fitted sheet 

3. How to water your plants correctly 

4. How to organize your closet 

5. How to use Google Docs 

6. How to create a budget with Excel 

7. How to make cold brew coffee 

8. How to write a thank you or sympathy note 

9. How to back up your phone (Android, iPhone or both) 

10. How to reset a password 

11. How to create a basic resume 

12. How to start a journal 

13. How to use AirDrop 

14. How to delete emails faster 

15. How to send a calendar invite 

16. How to track habits (and create better ones) using a planner 

17. How to take better notes in class 

18. How to meditate 

19. How to find free events in your city 

20. How to choose your next book/movie 

5-Minute How-To Presentation Ideas 

If you don’t have much time, you’ll need a topic that you can show quickly. These ideas take only a few minutes. They are simple enough to be done in a short amount of time but complex enough that your audience might still learn something, depending on who the audience is. 

1. How to tie a tie 

2. How to sharpen a kitchen knife (and do it safely) 

3. How to open a stuck jar lid 

4. How to fold the perfect paper airplane 

5. How to silence notifications on your phone 

6. How to write a haiku 

7. How to boil the perfect soft-boiled or hard-boiled egg 

8. How to screenshot on a Mac or PC 

9. How to fix a wobbly table using everyday items 

10. How to remove a red wine stain 

11. How to make a to-do list you can actually complete 

12. How to make a smoothie 

13. How to unclog a sink 

14. How to spot misinformation or fake news 

15. How to cancel just about any subscription 

16. How to make your bed like they do at a hotel 

17. How to prep your lunch in 5 minutes 

18. How to whistle with your fingers 

19. How to make a snow cone 

20. How to fluff a pillow properly 

Creative How-To Presentation Ideas

Looking to show off your creative chops? Try out these topics. 

1. How to write a short story 

2. How to storyboard a comic 

3. How to create a mood board 

4. How to design a personal logo 

5. How to draw in one continuous line 

6. How to write a poem that rhymes 

7. How to take better photos with your phone 

8. How to design an Instagram grid 

9. How to come up with a brand name 

10. How to create a YouTube intro 

11. How to paint with watercolor 

12. How to write a cover song 

13. How to edit a photo in Lightroom 

14. How to create a DIY craft 

15. How to build a vision board 

16. How to write a film script 

17. How to sketch your dream home 

18. How to make your own stickers 

19. How to create a playlist for any mood 

20. How to design a tattoo 

Practical/Professional How-To Presentation Ideas 

These topic ideas are best for the office or more serious classroom subjects, offering a greater level of practical use. 

1. How to write a professional email 

2. How to use ChatGPT for productivity 

3. How to prepare for a job interview 

4. How to make a project timeline 

5. How to use Canva to create graphics 

6. How to pitch an idea to your boss and get their approval 

7. How to set SMART goals 

8. How to create a LinkedIn profile 

9. How to present data visually 

10. How to create a marketing plan 

11. How to onboard a new team member 

12. How to write a press release 

13. How to run a productive meeting 

14. How to use pivot tables in Excel 

15. How to create a slide deck that’s not boring 

16. How to set up an email newsletter 

17. How to create your digital portfolio 

18. How to write a business proposal 

19. How to avoid burnout at work 

20. How to give a great how-to presentation (meta!) 

Tips for How to Make Your How-To Slides 

As we mentioned, you’ll probably want some slides to go along with your presentation to present visuals and highlight key steps for your how-to topic. Here are some quick tips to get you started. 

• Keep it visual: Use images, icons and minimal text. 

• Use step-by-step layouts: Break it down into clear, simple steps. 

• Highlight tools or ingredients: Use a “you’ll need” slide early in the presentation 

• End with a recap: Wrap things up with a quick review of the steps or a final pro tip. 

Our final tip for your slides is to try Twistly, our add-in that can bring the power of ChatGPT to your PowerPoint presentations. By all means, feel free to make an outline for your presentation on your own, but when it comes time to create the slides, let us help you out. All you have to do is put your outline into the add-in and let Twistly do the work.