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Add a Picture as a PowerPoint Slide Background

Add a photo as a background to PowerPoint slides

Add a picture as a background to PowerPoint slides

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Steps to Add a Picture Background

  1. Choose the Picture tab at the top of the Fill Effects dialog box.
  2. Click on the Select Picture...button to locate the photo saved on your computer.
  3. Click on OK to add the photo to the slide background.
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