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 Slide Shows
By Wendy Russell, About.com Guide
Preview or Apply the Background
Color Options - Preview, Apply to one slide or Apply to all slides
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Three Options
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- Access the Shortcut Menu
- Choose a Color Option for the Slide Background
- Three Different Options for Backgrounds
- More Colors - Options for Slide Backgrounds
- Fill Effects - Gradient Colors for PowerPoint Slide Backgrounds
- Add a Picture as a PowerPoint Slide Background
- Preview or Apply the Background
- Four Different Background Effects for PowerPoint Slides
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