Microsoft PowerPoint provides various types of templates that are ready to be used for making presentations. However, you can also create your own templates, either to create a presentation outline or to share with other users. Create your own PowerPoint template by following these simple guidelines.
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Step 1. Open PowerPoint and create a blank presentation
Start creating a new template from a blank presentation.
Step 2. Click the View menu at the top of the screen, then click Master > Slide Master
The page you are editing is the master page, and all edits made to this page will appear on the entire presentation page. You can change various aspects on this master page
Step 3. Choose a page background color by clicking Format > Background
Select the color you want to use as the presentation background color. If you like, you can also click Fill Effects to choose a variety of designs as backgrounds. Preview before applying changes to the master page
Step 4. Choose a font for your presentation by clicking Format > Font
By default, Microsoft PowerPoint uses Arial typeface, but you can choose another, more interesting font from the list. You can also change the font size and style from this screen
Step 5. Insert footnotes into the presentation by clicking Insert > Header and Footer
Generally, footnotes are used to insert information such as the date, page number, or the name of the presentation
Step 6. Consider whether the presence of an image, such as a company logo, will enhance the appearance of the presentation
The image you enter on the master page will appear throughout the presentation. Choose an image that is not too flashy for your presentation.
- To include an image into the presentation, click Insert > Picture > From File. Then, select the image files you want to include.
- You can also insert PowerPoint's built-in pictures into your presentation by clicking Insert > Picture > Clip Art. A window showing thousands of images will appear on the screen.
Step 7. Consider using other PowerPoint features in your presentation
Although PowerPoint includes a variety of features, such as charts, diagrams and animations, most of these features are not suitable for use with templates. Keep in mind that the objects you insert on the master page will appear on the entire page. You may want to include your company logo on the master page, but it's best to avoid including detailed graphics on that page
Step 8. Save the template by clicking File > Save As
After that, click the Save as type menu, then select Design Template and name your template. Now, your template is ready to use to create a presentation the next day.
