You can change the background of a slide in PowerPoint in several ways. Here’s how :
1. Change the Background of a Single Slide
- Select the slide you want to modify.
- Go to the Design tab.
- Click Format Background in the Customize group.
- Choose one of the following options:
- Solid Fill – Select a solid color.
- Gradient Fill – Apply a gradient effect.
- Picture or Texture Fill – Use an image or texture as the background.
- Pattern Fill – Apply a patterned design.
- Click Apply to change the background for that slide only.
2. Change the Background for All Slides
- Follow the steps above to open Format Background.
- Click Apply to All to apply the background to the entire presentation.
3. Use a Slide Master for Background Changes
- Go to the View tab and select Slide Master.
- Click on the Master Slide (top slide) or a specific layout.
- Change the background using the Format Background options.
- Click Close Master View to apply changes to all slides based on that layout.