PowerPoint - Build Presentations From Templates

Select a theme

Themes are ready-made presentation designs with pre-built colors, fonts, and layouts.

1. Open PowerPoint. Or, if PowerPoint is already open, select File > New.

2. Select one of the Themes.

3. Select a color variant.

4. Browse through More images if you like.

5. Select Create.

6. Select a placeholder to start typing.

   The fonts and colors depend on the theme.

7. On the Home tab, select the New Slide drop-down to view other layouts in this theme.

Select a Template

A template gives you a slide that's pre-made with a design theme and content built right in.

1. Open PowerPoint. Or, if PowerPoint is already open, select File > New.

2. Select Search for online templates and themes and type in a keyword, and select the magnifying glass.

   Tip: You can also select one of the Suggested searches just below the search box.

3. Select a template, and select Create.

   Or, double-click the template.

4. Select the placeholder text to add or change what you'd like.

5. Select File > Save As, select where you want to save it, type a name, and select Save.

   Now whenever you need it, you can open and make changes to use it again.