How can I create a background slide in PowerPoint?

To create a background slide in PowerPoint, follow these simple steps:

1. Open your PowerPoint presentation and select the slide where you want to change the background.
2. Go to the Design tab in the top menu.
3. Click on the Format Background option in the far-right of the ribbon. You’ll see a pane appear on the right side of your screen.
4. In the Format Background pane, you have several options. You can choose a solid fill, gradient fill, picture or texture fill, or pattern fill.
5. • For a solid fill, simply click the color you want.
   • For a gradient fill, you can customize your gradient by choosing the colors, type, direction, and more.
   • For a picture or texture fill, you can choose a file from your computer, a stock image from PowerPoint, or a texture.
   • For a pattern fill, select your preferred pattern and choose the foreground and background colors you want.
6. Once you’ve made your selection, click the Apply to All button if you want this background on all slides. If you want it on just this slide, simply click anywhere outside the Format Background pane to close it.

Remember, the design of your background should align with your presentation’s content and should not distract your audience from the key points you’re making.

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