What are the options for changing the slide background color in PowerPoint?

Changing the slide background color in PowerPoint is a straightforward process with a variety of options to choose from. Here are the steps to follow:

Method 1: Using Design Tab

The quickest way to change the background color of your slide is by using the ‘Design’ tab located in the PowerPoint ribbon:

1. First, open your PowerPoint presentation and select the slide you want to change.
2. Then, go to the ‘Design’ tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
3. Under the ‘Design’ tab, click on the ‘Format Background’ button. This will open a sidebar on the right-hand side of your screen.
4. Under the ‘Fill’ option, click on ‘Solid fill’.
5. Click on the ‘Color’ button to choose your desired color from the color palette.
6. Finally, click ‘Apply to All’ if you want to use the color for all slides, or ‘Close’ if you only want it for the selected slide.

Method 2: Using Right Click

You can also change the background color using the right-click menu:

1. Select the slide you want to change.
2. Right-click on the slide and select ‘Format Background’ from the drop-down menu.
3. This will open a sidebar on the right-hand side of your screen. Under ‘Fill’, select ‘Solid fill’.
4. Click on the ‘Color’ button to choose your desired color from the color palette.
5. Click ‘Apply to All’ if you want to use the color for all slides, or ‘Close’ if you only want it for the selected slide.

Method 3: Using Themes

PowerPoint themes allow you to use a pre-designed color scheme for your slides:

1. Select the ‘Design’ tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
2. Click on the ‘Themes’ button to see a selection of pre-designed themes.
3. Select a theme that suits your presentation.
4. The theme will automatically apply its color scheme to your slides.

By using these methods, you can easily change the slide background color in PowerPoint, giving your presentation a customized, professional look.

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