Changing the Background Fill

To use a color, gradient, or hatching pattern for the background

  1. Choose , and then click on the Background tab.

  2. In the Fill area, do one of the following:

    Select Color, and then click a color in the list.

    Select Gradient, and then click a gradient style in the list.

    Select Hatching, and then click a hatching style in the list.

  3. Click OK.

To use an image for the background

You can display an entire image as a background, or you can tile the image to produce a patterned background.

  1. Choose , and then click on the Background tab.

  2. In the Fill area, select Image, and then click an image in the list.

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    To use a custom image for the background, click the Import button. Locate the image and click Open. On returning to the Background tab, the imported image is in the Image list.


  3. Do one of the following:

    To display the entire image as the background, clear the Tile check box in the Position area, and then select AutoFit.

    To tile the image on the background, select Tile, and set the Size, Position, and Offset options for the image.

  4. Click OK.

This modification is only valid for the current presentation or drawing document.

To save a new master as a template

  1. .

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  3. Choose View - Normal to close the master view.

  4. Choose File - Templates - Save As Template to save the document as a template.

  5. Enter a name for the template. Do not change the category from "My Templates". Click OK.

Now you can use the Templates window to open a new presentation or drawing based on your new template.

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