Background Colors and Graphics in PowerPoint 2007

Gradient Fill Types of Backgrounds in PowerPoint 2007

Gradient backgrounds in PowerPoint 2007

© Wendy Russell

Once you have chosen to apply a gradient fill to your PowerPoint background, you have five different options for the gradient fill type.

1. linear
   • the gradient colors flow in lines which can be from preset angles or a precise angle on the slide
2. radial
   • colors flow in a circular fashion from your choice of five different directions
3. rectangular
   • colors flow in a rectangular fashion from your choice of five different directions
4. path
   • colors flow from the center out to form a rectangle
5. shade from title
   • colors flow from the the title out to form a rectangle

• Access the Design Ribbon to Add a Background
• Choose a Solid Color for the Background
• Standard or Custom Background Colors in PowerPoint
• PowerPoint 2007 Backgrounds Using Preset Gradient Fills
• Gradient Fill Types of Backgrounds in PowerPoint 2007
• Textured Backgrounds in PowerPoint 2007
• Pictures as PowerPoint 2007 Backgrounds
• Offset a Picture Background in PowerPoint 2007
• Make a Picture Background Transparent
• Variations of Color for PowerPoint Picture Backgrounds