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Apply a Design Template to a PowerPoint Presentation

By Wendy Russell, About.com

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Choosing a Design Template

Choose a Design Template

Choose a Design Template

© Wendy Russell

The Slide Design task pane contains about thirty different templates. To apply one to your presentation, simply click on the thumbnail image in the list. Click on different samples to see the effect on your presentation until you are happy with the choice.

Tip - If you decide not to use a template, the first choice in the Available for Use list called Default Design returns your slides to their original look.

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