PowerPoint 2010 Background Colors and Graphics

From Wendy Russell, former About.com Guide

Note - Click here for Background Colors and Graphics in PowerPoint 2007

Two Methods to Add a PowerPoint 2010 Slide Background

• Using the Design Tab on the Ribbon
  1. Click on the Design tab of the ribbon, which contains the features you will need to add or change a background in PowerPoint.
  2. Click on the Background button on the right end of the ribbon. This will open the Format Background dialog box.
• Right Clicking on the Slide
  1. Right click on a blank area of the slide.
  2. Choose Format Background... from the shortcut menu. This will open the Format Background dialog box.

Notes:

• Backgrounds can be applied to individual slides or to all slides in the presentation.
• There are additional features for backgrounds on the Design tab of the ribbon. Themes and color schemes will be discussed in the next tutorial.

Previous

• Add a PowerPoint 2010 Slide Background
• Choose a Solid Color for the PowerPoint 2010 Slide Background
• Standard or Custom Background Colors in PowerPoint 2010
• PowerPoint 2010 Backgrounds Using Preset Gradient Fills
• Gradient Fill Types of Backgrounds in PowerPoint 2010
• PowerPoint 2010 Textured Background
• Pictures as PowerPoint 2010 Backgrounds
• Make a PowerPoint Picture Background Transparent
• Use a Pattern Background with Care on PowerPoint Slides

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