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

Index: Background Colors and Graphics in PowerPoint 2007

1. Access the Design Ribbon to Add a Background
2. Choose a Solid Color for the Background
3. Standard or Custom Background Colors in PowerPoint
4. PowerPoint 2007 Backgrounds Using Preset Gradient Fills
5. Gradient Fill Types of Backgrounds in PowerPoint 2007
6. Textured Backgrounds in PowerPoint 2007
7. Pictures as PowerPoint 2007 Backgrounds
8. Offset a Picture Background in PowerPoint 2007
9. Make a Picture Background Transparent
10. Variations of Color for PowerPoint Picture Backgrounds