Tour of the empower® Express Mac toolbar
New to empower® Express Mac? This article gives you a guided tour of the toolbar and the major features, so you know what each toolset does and where to find it.
## Overview video
This video takes you on a tour of the toolbar and the major features of empower®:
▶️ [Watch: Overview of empower® Express — tools and features](https://www.loom.com/share/f3856aa2c4264bda98453806dfb3005f)
[MAC VIDEO: empower for Mac — Overview — pending. Until the Mac video is ready, the Windows video above covers the same core features; the Mac toolbar layout differs slightly.]
## Toolbar guide
If you prefer information in smaller, bite-sized chunks, download this handy guide to all the different toolsets:
**[Download the toolbar guide (PowerPoint file)](https://empower.express/hubfs/PowerPoint/Toolbar%20guide%20to%20empower%C2%AE%20express3-2.pptx)**
[LINK: Toolbar guide — Mac — pending]
## Toolset videos
For quick access to a specific toolset, watch the short video for each:
| Toolset | What it covers | Video |
|---|---|---|
| New | Creating new presentations and slides | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/060aece70d884603be409d19ea9f6da8) |
| Text and color | Applying on-brand text styles and colors | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/acaa357edd47429d8e98c61f7f4bd29b) |
| Library | Accessing and managing your slide library | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/d2612357af8e4a8cac1fef71dcfa317c) |
| Insert | Inserting design elements, icons and images | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/2715de8ca67a4dd6bddf87a6349f3fe5) |
| Align | Layout and alignment tools | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/135a601f4bbb4142b5f421095248faf2) |
| Finalize | Checking and finishing your presentation | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/7c8d079175114751b79c53d5d0189fb8) |
| Support | Help and support options | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/f54b5a67c728479eb79fd9380db07789) |
| AI Assistant | The empower® AI Assistant | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/713db196b96d4877b96daa151f385f99) |
[INTERNAL NOTE: the "What it covers" column is my inference from toolset names — verify descriptions against the actual videos before publishing. Remove the AI Assistant row if/when the feature is retired.]
> **Windows and Mac:** empower® Express is available on both platforms. Charting tools and the AI Assistant are currently available on Windows only; the remaining toolsets are available on both. [MAC SCREENSHOTS of the Mac toolbar — pending]
## Next steps
- Set up your brand: [ARTICLE LINK: Setting up your brand template in empower® Express]
https://empower.express/knowledge/setting-up-your-brand-template-in-empower-express-full-or-mac
- Explore the slide library: [ARTICLE LINK: Finding and assembling presentations with the library]
https://empower.express/knowledge/building-presentations-from-the-library
- Visit our [training portal](https://support.empowersuite.com/hc/en-us) or [book a free training call](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/empower-express-training).
We also recommend booking an introductory call with our Customer Success Team to discuss your individual requirements:
**[Book a call to discuss your requirements](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/full-intro-demo)**
## Need help?
Contact us at [support@empower.express](mailto:support@empower.express) or [book a call with our technical support team](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/technical-assistance).
This video takes you on a tour of the toolbar and the major features of empower®:
▶️ [Watch: Overview of empower® Express — tools and features](https://www.loom.com/share/f3856aa2c4264bda98453806dfb3005f)
[MAC VIDEO: empower for Mac — Overview — pending. Until the Mac video is ready, the Windows video above covers the same core features; the Mac toolbar layout differs slightly.]
## Toolbar guide
If you prefer information in smaller, bite-sized chunks, download this handy guide to all the different toolsets:
**[Download the toolbar guide (PowerPoint file)](https://empower.express/hubfs/PowerPoint/Toolbar%20guide%20to%20empower%C2%AE%20express3-2.pptx)**
[LINK: Toolbar guide — Mac — pending]
## Toolset videos
For quick access to a specific toolset, watch the short video for each:
| Toolset | What it covers | Video |
|---|---|---|
| New | Creating new presentations and slides | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/060aece70d884603be409d19ea9f6da8) |
| Text and color | Applying on-brand text styles and colors | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/acaa357edd47429d8e98c61f7f4bd29b) |
| Library | Accessing and managing your slide library | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/d2612357af8e4a8cac1fef71dcfa317c) |
| Insert | Inserting design elements, icons and images | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/2715de8ca67a4dd6bddf87a6349f3fe5) |
| Align | Layout and alignment tools | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/135a601f4bbb4142b5f421095248faf2) |
| Finalize | Checking and finishing your presentation | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/7c8d079175114751b79c53d5d0189fb8) |
| Support | Help and support options | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/f54b5a67c728479eb79fd9380db07789) |
| AI Assistant | The empower® AI Assistant | [Watch](https://www.loom.com/share/713db196b96d4877b96daa151f385f99) |
[INTERNAL NOTE: the "What it covers" column is my inference from toolset names — verify descriptions against the actual videos before publishing. Remove the AI Assistant row if/when the feature is retired.]
> **Windows and Mac:** empower® Express is available on both platforms. Charting tools and the AI Assistant are currently available on Windows only; the remaining toolsets are available on both. [MAC SCREENSHOTS of the Mac toolbar — pending]
## Next steps
- Set up your brand: [ARTICLE LINK: Setting up your brand template in empower® Express]
https://empower.express/knowledge/setting-up-your-brand-template-in-empower-express-full-or-mac
- Explore the slide library: [ARTICLE LINK: Finding and assembling presentations with the library]
https://empower.express/knowledge/building-presentations-from-the-library
- Visit our [training portal](https://support.empowersuite.com/hc/en-us) or [book a free training call](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/empower-express-training).
We also recommend booking an introductory call with our Customer Success Team to discuss your individual requirements:
**[Book a call to discuss your requirements](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/full-intro-demo)**
## Need help?
Contact us at [support@empower.express](mailto:support@empower.express) or [book a call with our technical support team](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/technical-assistance).