PowerPoint - Create a new slide master and layouts Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to create a new slide master and layouts in PowerPoint.
The video demonstrates the process of customizing the slide master and creating unique layouts for different sections of the presentation.
By following the steps outlined in the video, you will be able to create a professional and visually appealing design for your slides.
This will help you enhance the overall look and feel of your presentation and make it more engaging for your audience.

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Objectifs :

This presentation aims to guide users through the process of customizing Slide Masters in PowerPoint to create unique layouts for specific sections, such as testimonials, enhancing the overall design and functionality of their presentations.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Slide Master Customization
In this presentation, we will explore how to customize Slide Masters and various master layouts in PowerPoint. The goal is to create a distinct layout for the testimonials section that differs from the rest of the slides.
Creating a New Slide Master
To achieve a unique design for the testimonials section, we will create an additional Slide Master. We begin by switching to Slide Master view and duplicating the existing master. By right-clicking on the master and selecting 'Duplicate Slide Master', we create a new master, which is labeled as 'Fabrikam theme 1'. We will rename this new master to 'Fabrikam Testimonials'.
Customizing the Background
Next, we will customize the background of our new master. To remove the current background, we click on 'Background Styles' and select a white background. We will then insert a picture by navigating to the 'Insert' tab, selecting 'Pictures', and choosing a file. After inserting the picture, we will move it to the left and send it to the back to ensure it serves as a background.
Adjusting Layouts for Testimonials
To tailor the layouts for the testimonials section, we will delete unnecessary layouts, retaining only the title slides and the testimonials layout. Since there are various types of testimonials, we will duplicate the layout twice using Ctrl + D, creating three unique layouts: 'Testimonials Corporate', 'Testimonials Non-Profit', and 'Testimonials Personal'.
Customizing Text Box Colors
For each layout, we will customize the text box colors. By right-clicking the text box and selecting 'Format Shape', we can change the fill color. For the corporate layout, we will choose dark orange, while for the non-profit layout, we will opt for a lighter brown.
Renaming Layouts
After customizing the layouts, we will rename each one for clarity. This includes changing the section header layout to 'Testimonials Section Header'.
Applying the New Layouts
Switching back to normal view, we will apply our new designs and layouts. For the testimonials section header slide, we will right-click, point to 'Layout', and select our new layout from the 'Fabrikam Testimonials' master. We will repeat this process for the other testimonial slides, applying the respective layouts.
Saving Customizations
To preserve our customizations, we have two options. First, we can save the current theme by selecting it from the themes gallery and choosing 'Save Current Theme'. This allows us to use the theme in future presentations. Alternatively, we can save the customized presentation as a template by clicking 'File', then 'Save As', and selecting 'PowerPoint Template' as the file type. This makes the template available for new presentations under the Custom category.
Conclusion
By customizing Slide Masters, we have successfully created a tailored presentation design and layouts for the testimonials section. This process not only enhances the visual appeal of the presentation but also allows for greater flexibility in future projects.

FAQ :

What is a Slide Master in PowerPoint?

A Slide Master in PowerPoint is a template that defines the overall design and layout of slides in a presentation. It allows users to make changes that apply to all slides, ensuring consistency.

How do I create a new Slide Master?

To create a new Slide Master, go to the Slide Master view, right-click on an existing master, and select 'Duplicate Slide Master.' You can then customize the new master as needed.

Can I save my customized Slide Master as a template?

Yes, you can save your customized Slide Master as a PowerPoint template by clicking 'File,' then 'Save As,' and selecting 'PowerPoint Template' as the file type.

What are the benefits of using Slide Masters?

Using Slide Masters allows for consistent design across a presentation, saves time by applying changes universally, and simplifies the process of creating new slides with predefined layouts.

How can I change the background of a Slide Master?

To change the background of a Slide Master, select the master, go to 'Background Styles,' and choose a new background option, such as a solid color or an image.

What is the difference between a layout and a Slide Master?

A Slide Master is the overarching template for a presentation, while a layout is a specific arrangement of elements on a slide that can be applied to individual slides within that master.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Creating a Corporate Presentation

A marketing team can use customized Slide Masters to create a corporate presentation that maintains brand consistency across all slides, enhancing professionalism and clarity.

Designing a Non-Profit Fundraising Event

A non-profit organization can create a presentation for a fundraising event using a specific Slide Master layout tailored for testimonials, showcasing donor stories effectively.

Personal Portfolio Presentation

An individual can design a personal portfolio presentation using unique Slide Masters for different sections, such as testimonials and project highlights, to stand out during job interviews.

Educational Workshop Materials

Educators can create workshop materials using customized Slide Masters to present information in a visually appealing way, making it easier for participants to engage with the content.

Client Proposal Presentation

A sales team can utilize a tailored Slide Master for client proposals, ensuring that each proposal is visually consistent and professionally designed, which can improve client perception.

Glossaire :

Slide Master

A Slide Master is a template that controls the overall appearance of slides in a presentation, including background, colors, fonts, effects, and positioning of placeholders.

Layout

A layout refers to the arrangement of elements on a slide, including text boxes, images, and other content. Different layouts can be applied to slides to achieve various designs.

Duplicate Slide Master

Duplicating a Slide Master creates a copy of the original master, allowing for modifications while retaining the original design elements.

Background Styles

Background styles are predefined options for the background of a slide, which can include solid colors, gradients, patterns, or images.

Insert Tab

The Insert tab in PowerPoint is a menu that allows users to add various elements to their slides, such as images, charts, tables, and shapes.

Format Shape

Format Shape is a feature that allows users to customize the appearance of shapes, including color, outline, and effects.

Theme

A theme is a set of design elements that can be applied to a presentation, including colors, fonts, and effects, to create a cohesive look.

PowerPoint Template

A PowerPoint template is a pre-designed presentation file that can be used as a starting point for new presentations, containing layouts, styles, and themes.

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and various master layouts and applied those changes to the slides,

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but after thinking about it, I'd really like

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this testimonial section to look different from the rest

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of the slides with its own layouts.

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My solution? Create an additional Slide master for that section.

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Let's switch to Slide master view and create a new master.

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To keep many of the design details of the current master,

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I'll right click the master and choose Duplicate slide master.

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The new master gets inserted as number 2.

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It has the same name as the original master,

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Fabrikam theme but with a number 1 in front

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meaning it's the first copy of the original.

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Now let's rename it.

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We'll call it Fabrikam Testimonials,

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and we'll give it a unique design starting with the background.

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To remove the current background, I click Background styles

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and choose a white background.

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Instead of a background fill, I'll click the Insert tab,

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Pictures and insert a picture file.

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I'll move the picture all the way left,

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right click it and choose Send to back to put it behind other content.

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So, this master has a new look.

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To customize the layouts, I'll first delete those that I won't need,

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keeping only the title slides and the testimonials layout.

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There are various types of testimonials from our customers,

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so first I'm going to copy this layout.

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I'll press Ctrl-D twice to duplicate it twice

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and we'll make each layout unique.

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This one will change so it says Testimonials: Corporate.

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The second one will be Testimonials: Non-profit,

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and the third one Testimonials: Personal.

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Let's vary the text box color too.

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I'll right click the box, click Format shape

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and under Fill, choose another color, dark orange.

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For the non-profit layout, we'll follow the same steps

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and choose a lighter brown.

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So, these are the new customized layouts.

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Now we'll rename them; for each we click Rename layout

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and change the name.

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Let's also change the section header layouts name

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to Testimonials section header.

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We'll switch to normal view now and apply our design and layouts.

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The Testimonials section header slides still has

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its original design applied so I'll right click it,

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point to layout and look for my new layouts.

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They're grouped under the new master Fabrikam Testimonials.

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I apply the testimonials section header.

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Next, this testimonials slide still has the design and

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layout from the original master so I'll open the layout gallery

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again and choose the Testimonials: Corporate layout.

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For my other testimonials content, I'll insert new slides

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and choose Testimonials: Non-profit

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and Testimonials: Personal from the gallery.

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The presentation now has the new Testimonials design

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as well as the original Fabrikam design.

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To preserve my customizations, I have a couple of choices.

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Let's open the themes gallery on the design tab.

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Each of my new designs appears in the themes gallery,

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here's the Fabrikam theme and here's the Testimonials theme.

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I can select one of them and choose Save current theme at

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the bottom of the gallery.

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This will save both designs under the theme name that I choose

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and for later presentations I'll find the theme in the gallery.

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Another option is to save the customized presentation as a template.

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To do this, you'd click File, Save as

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and choose PowerPoint template as the file type.

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This makes it available whenever you click File, New, along with other templates.

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When you click the Custom category,

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you'll find the Fabrikam template

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which you can now use as the design for a new presentation.

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By customizing Slide masters, I've created precisely

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the presentation design and layouts I need and now you can too.

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