How To Edit Background Graphics In Powerpoint

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Microsoft’s PowerPoint is an immensely powerful tool in the right hands. One of its many capabilities is the ability to edit background graphics to add a level of sophistication and flair to your presentation. This blog will guide you through this process step-by-step.

Step 1: Open the Slide Master View

First, you need to access the Slide Master View. Here’s how to do that:

  1. Open your PowerPoint presentation.
  2. Click on the View tab in the ribbon.
  3. Choose the Slide Master option.

Your screen should now display the Slide Master View, where you can work with the design and layout of your entire presentation.

Step 2: Choose the Master Slide

In the left-hand pane, select the top slide. This is the Master Slide, which controls the appearance of all other slides in your presentation. Any changes you make here will be applied throughout your presentation.

Step 3: Access Background Styles

Next, you need to open the Background Styles:

  1. Click on the Background Styles button on the Slide Master tab in the ribbon.
  2. Choose Format Background.

Step 4: Select New Background Graphics

In the Format Background pane, you can choose a new color, gradient, picture or texture for your background.

Step 5: Apply and Close

If you’re happy with the changes, click Apply to All and then close the Slide Master View. Now, all your slides will reflect the changes you’ve made to the background graphics.

Removing Background Graphics

If you want to remove the background graphics of a PowerPoint slide, you can do it easily:

1. In Slide Master View, select the slide from which you want to remove the graphics.
2. Under the Slide Master tab, click on the ‘Background Styles’ button.
3. Choose ‘Hide Background Graphics’. This will remove the graphics from your selected slide.

Remember that PowerPoint is a feature-rich tool, and it can take some time to become familiar with all of its capabilities. But with practice, you’ll be able to create dazzling presentations that captivate your audience.