Objective 1.1 Create a presentation

  • 1.1.1. Create a new presentation
  • 1.1.2. Create a presentation based on a template
  • 1.1.3. Import Word document outlines

1.1 Contents

1.1.2. Create a presentation based on a template

Creating attractive presentations from scratch can be time-consuming. You can save time by basing your presentation on one of the templates that come with PowerPoint. Two types of templates are available when creating a new presentation:

  • Design template This is a blank presentation with a theme, and sometimes graphics, already applied to it. Some templates supply only a title slide and leave it to you to add the other slides you need; other templates supply an example of each of the available slide layouts.

  • Content template From the PowerPoint start screen, you can preview and download presentation templates that are available from the Office website. These templates provide not only the design but also suggestions for content that is appropriate for different types of presentations, such as reports or product launches. After downloading the template, you simply customize the content provided in the template to meet your needs.

To create a presentation based on a template

  • On the start screen or on the New page of the Backstage view, do one of the following:
    • Click a featured template. If color options are shown in the preview window, click the color scheme you want, and then click Create.
    • Double-click a featured template to create a presentation with the default color scheme.
    • Enter a template type or subject in the search box, and then press Enter or click the Search button. Click a template thumbnail to preview its contents, and then create a presentation by clicking Create in the preview window; or double-click the template thumbnail to create a presentation without first previewing it.
    • Click the Personal heading, and then double-click a custom or downloaded workbook template.