Using Headings instead of Levels in Outline view

 To prepare a WORD document in Outline format, so that it can be imported into PPT and EdrawMind, other than going to the VIEW > OUTLINE tab, we can also start with the normal view, and then Mark the phrases and sentences as Heading 1, Heading 2, and Heading 3. These correspond to Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. 

When finished, just save it as a usual WORD document. 

Of course, in the Outline View, because of the indents view, the whole outline will look more coherent.