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Background Colors and Graphics in PowerPoint Slide Shows

By Wendy Russell, About.com

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Three Different Options for Backgrounds

Three different background options for PowerPoint slides

Three different background options for PowerPoint slides

© Wendy Russell
Three Color Options

At this point you have three color options

  • The most common colors for backgrounds
  • More colors - either standard colors or custom colors
  • Fill effects - patterns, gradient fills, textures or pictures

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