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Apply a Design Template to a PowerPoint Presentation

By Wendy Russell, About.com

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Change the Color Scheme on the Design Template

Click the Color Scheme link in the Slide Design task pane

Choose a new color scheme

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If you like the look of a design template, but not necessarily the color scheme, don't let that stop you from using it. Changing colors in a template is easily done.

First click on the template to apply it to your presentation. Next click on the Color Schemes link in the Slide Design task pane.

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