Ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to create a presentation, but lacked the time or inspiration to design the slides from scratch? Microsoft PowerPoint has a solution for that – templates. They provide pre-designed layouts, making your presentation creation process efficient and stress-free. Here's how you can add templates to PowerPoint Online.
PowerPoint Online offers a wide range of templates that you can use to give your presentation a professional look. These templates are not only visually appealing but also include placeholders for your content, making your work easier. Let's dive right in and explore how to use them.
Browsing and Selecting Templates
Before you can use a template, you need to select one that suits your needs. PowerPoint Online provides a variety of templates that you can browse through.
To start, launch PowerPoint Online and click on "New" to open the template gallery. Here, you'll find different categories like 'Business', 'Education', 'Fun & Creative', etc. You can click on any category to see more templates or use the search bar to find a specific template.
Using Recommended Templates
PowerPoint Online also recommends a set of templates on the home screen. These are popular templates that are highly rated by users. To use one of these, simply click on the template's thumbnail.
Once you've chosen a template, it's automatically applied to your new presentation. You can then start adding your content to the slides.
Using Search Results
If you're looking for something specific, you can use the search bar at the top of the screen. Type in your keyword, and PowerPoint Online will show you all the relevant templates.
Click on a template to open it. If you like what you see, click "Create" to start working on your presentation.
Customizing Your Template
Once you've selected a template, it's time to make it your own. PowerPoint Online allows you to customize your template in several ways.
To make changes, simply click on an element on your slide. This could be a text box, an image, a chart, or any other object. A toolbar will appear on the top of the screen, giving you options to edit the element. For example, if you click on a text box, you can change the font, color, size, and other attributes.
Adding Your Content
Now that you've customized your template, it's time to add your content. Click on a placeholder in the template to open it. You can then type or paste your text into the placeholder.
Remember, templates are designed to be flexible. You can add or remove slides, change the layout, and even switch to a different template if you decide you don't like the one you've chosen. The key is to find a template that works for your needs and then make it your own.
Saving and Sharing Your Work
Once you've finished working on your presentation, you can save it to your OneDrive account. This will allow you to access your presentation from any device, at any time.
If you want to share your presentation with others, you can do so directly from PowerPoint Online. Click on 'File' and then 'Share'. You can either send a link to specific people or give everyone with the link access to view or edit your presentation.
And there you have it – adding a template to PowerPoint Online is as simple as that. So, the next time you need to create a presentation, don't start from scratch. Use a template to save time and create something professional. Happy presenting!