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technology and computing desktop publishingWhat is a presentation template?
Last Updated: 15th May, 2020
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In respect to this, what is a presentation theme?
A theme is a predefined set of colors, fonts,andvisual effects that you apply to your slides for aunified,professional look. Using a theme givesyourpresentation a harmonious appearance withminimaleffort.
how do I create a presentation template? Save your presentation as a PowerPointtemplate(.potx)
- To save your template, click the File tab, and then clickSaveAs.
- In the File name box, type a file name, or do nothing toacceptthe suggested file name.
- In the Save as type list, click PowerPointTemplate(.potx).
- Select Save.
Secondly, what is the difference between a PowerPoint template and theme?
Templates can contain layouts,themecolors, theme fonts, theme effects,backgroundstyles, and even content” (according to MicrosoftOffice).And, as he further explains, themes workacrossPowerPoint, Word and Excel, whereas templatesareprogram-specific. A template does include theslidemasters.
How do I use PowerPoint templates?
Start from a custom template
- Select File > Open.
- Navigate to the folder where the template file is stored.
- Select the template file and then click Open.
- Select File > Save As.
- In the dialog box, type a name for your new presentation intheSave As box.
- In the File Format box, choose PowerPointPresentation(.pptx).