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Background Colors and Graphics in PowerPoint Slide Shows

By Wendy Russell, About.com

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Preview or Apply the Background

Color Options - Preview - Apply - Apply to All

Color Options - Preview, Apply to one slide or Apply to all slides

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Three Options

Once you have made your selection you have three options (other than to Cancel)

  1. Preview the slide - which tests your background choice on the current slide only
  2. Apply to this one slide only
  3. Apply to all slides

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