Transforming the look of your PowerPoint presentation is as simple as switching to a new template. Microsoft PowerPoint offers a vast range of templates, each with its unique style, to cater to various personal and professional needs. In this guide, you'll learn how to put a PowerPoint on a new template, making your slides more appealing and engaging.
Before you begin, ensure you have a backup of your current presentation, just in case you need to revert it. Now, let's dive into the step-by-step process of changing your PowerPoint template.
Accessing the Template Gallery
To access the wide array of templates available, you need to delve into PowerPoint's file menu.
The first step is to open a new presentation. You can do this by clicking on 'File' in the menu bar, then selecting 'New'. A gallery of templates will appear, showcasing Microsoft's popular templates, themes, and design ideas.
Browsing Templates
PowerPoint's template gallery is organized neatly into categories for easy navigation. You can browse through themes like 'Minimal', 'Colorful', 'Vintage', etc., or choose from the 'Featured' or 'Recently Used' templates.
Each template offers a live preview of how your slides will look, including sample text and graphics. Hover over a template to see the preview, and click on one that suits your needs to apply it.
Customizing Your Template
Once you've chosen a template, you're not stuck with its default settings. Microsoft offers a diverse set of color schemes, fonts, and effects within each template. Click on 'Customize' to explore these options and tailor the template to your preferences.
You can also upload your own fonts and change them in the 'Font' section. To make the template truly unique, you can upload a custom theme that includes colors, fonts, and effects. Click on 'Save As' to store your modifications and use them on other presentations.
Applying a New Template to an Existing Presentation
If you've already started working on your presentation, you can still change the template. This will retain your content but update the slide design and styles.
Start by clicking on the 'Design' tab at the top of the PowerPoint window. In the 'Templates' group, click on the small arrow located at the bottom-right corner of the templates list. This will open the template gallery.
Applying a Theme Within the Selected Template
Within a chosen template, you'll find multiple themes. Each theme offers a unique combination of colors, fonts, and effects. Click on a theme to see a live preview of your slides. If you're happy with the look, click 'Apply' to update your presentation.
Note that applying a new theme will overwrite the formatting of your existing text and objects. To keep your current formatting, save your existing presentation as a backup before applying a new theme.
Restoring to the Original Theme
If you decide the new theme isn't what you expected, you can restore your presentation to its original theme. Click on the 'Design' tab, then under 'Variants', select 'Reset to Theme'. Your presentation will revert to the original template's built-in theme.
Remember, switching templates won't lose your data, but it can change the appearance of your presentation. Always make a backup before trying out new templates. Now, start exploring PowerPoint's template gallery, and let your creativity flow.