What??? So most presentation programs have some templates where
you can just fill in the blanks. Using Microsoft PowerPoint, you can choose one from
the opening screen that looks like this:
So what will this do?
How do I know what to choose?
These are slide backgrounds and color schemes set up by professional designers.
This makes creating a presentation a snap.
(You'll see how to do that later)
When you click OK you will see:
Click on one of the icons on the left and see an example on the right! It is just that simple!
How will you choose? Ensure that the template uses the elements of good design (see 8.2.1). Some templates are hard to read. Also be artistic.... use a color you like, and a design that coincides with your presentation's tone.
So how do you do this if you have already started a presentation?
Simply....
Choose FORMAT
And then APPLY DESIGN.
You will then see a screen like this:
Just
like before, click on a template on the left and see it on the right. Click APPLY to
use the template.
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