Once you have made your selection you have three options (other than to Cancel)
- Preview the slide - which tests your background choice on the current slide only
- Apply to this one slide only
- Apply to all slides
Background Colors and Graphics in PowerPoint 2003 Slide Shows
From Wendy Russell, former About.com Guide
Preview or Apply the Background
Color Options - Preview, Apply to one slide or Apply to all slides
© Wendy Russell
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