Overview:
This article describes how to create personal templates in PowerPoint.
Considerations:
- This PowerPoint feature is only available on Windows computers
- Works best for users who will be creating multiple PowerPoint projects and want identical formatting
Steps:
- Select Blank Presentation on the PowerPoint home page
- Go to the View tab
- Select Slide Master
- Edit the parent slide first
NOTE: Changes you make here apply to all slides. It is best to set typography, colors, and permanent branding here. - Customize individual slides next to suit your content
NOTE: Select Insert Layout for specialized slide structure and Insert Placeholder to add text, images, charts, or table zones. - When done, click Close Master View
- Select File > Save a Copy
- Select PowerPoint template
NOTE: PowerPoint will add the file to your Custom Office Templates folder - Name your file and click Save
- To use your template: Open PowerPoint and go to File > New > Personal (or Custom)
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