PowerPoint - Customize colors and save the theme Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to customize colors and save a theme in Microsoft 365. The video covers the process of changing text colors, specifically hyperlinks, within the Office theme.
It demonstrates how to modify the color scheme and save it with a new name.
This will help you confidently design your presentations with customized themes and colors.

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Objectifs :

This video tutorial aims to teach users how to modify the Office theme in PowerPoint, specifically focusing on changing hyperlink colors to enhance readability against different backgrounds. By the end of the tutorial, users will be able to customize and save their own color schemes and themes for future presentations.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Modifying Office Themes
In this tutorial, we will explore how to modify the Office theme in PowerPoint, particularly focusing on adjusting hyperlink colors for better visibility. This is essential for creating visually appealing and readable presentations.
Identifying the Problem
The current hyperlink text appears too dark against the background, making it difficult to read. Simply changing the font color is not sufficient, as PowerPoint automatically applies a color based on the Office theme's color scheme.
Understanding Color Application
When a hyperlink is created in PowerPoint, the text color changes automatically to blue, which is part of the Office theme's color scheme. To modify this color, we need to alter the color scheme itself.
Steps to Change the Color Scheme
To change the hyperlink color, follow these steps: 1. Click on the 'Design' tab. 2. Click the 'More' arrow in the 'Variants' section. 3. Point to 'Colors' to view the list of color schemes. 4. Select 'Customize colors' at the bottom of the menu.
Exploring the Current Color Scheme
The 'Customize colors' option opens a detailed view of the current color scheme, showing which colors are used for various elements on the slide. The top four colors represent alternatives for light and dark backgrounds and text, while the bottom two are specifically for hyperlinks.
Changing Hyperlink Colors
To change the hyperlink colors: - Click the arrow next to 'Hyperlink' and select a lighter blue color. - Update the 'Followed hyperlink' color to match the new hyperlink color to maintain consistency.
Saving the Customized Color Scheme
After adjusting the hyperlink colors, save the customized color scheme by: 1. Naming it 'OfficeBlue'. 2. Clicking 'Save'. This new color scheme will automatically apply to hyperlinks in the current presentation.
Saving the Complete Theme
To save the entire theme, including the background and colors: 1. Open the 'Themes' gallery. 2. Click 'Save current theme'. 3. Name it 'OfficeBlue' and click 'Save'. This theme will be available for future presentations.
Conclusion
By learning how to apply, customize, and save a theme in PowerPoint, you can enhance your presentations with confidence and flair. The ability to adjust hyperlink colors for readability is a valuable skill for effective presentation design.

FAQ :

How do I change the hyperlink color in PowerPoint?

To change the hyperlink color in PowerPoint, go to the Design tab, click on the More arrow in Variants, and select Colors. From there, choose Customize colors to modify the hyperlink color settings.

What is the purpose of customizing a color scheme?

Customizing a color scheme allows you to create a unique look for your presentation that aligns with your branding or personal preferences, enhancing visual appeal and readability.

Can I save my customized theme for future use?

Yes, after customizing your theme, you can save it by opening the Themes gallery and selecting 'Save current theme.' This allows you to reuse your theme in future presentations.

What should I do if my hyperlink text is hard to read?

If your hyperlink text is hard to read, you can change its color by customizing the color scheme in PowerPoint to select a lighter or more contrasting color that stands out against the background.

What are accent colors used for in a presentation?

Accent colors are used to highlight important elements in a presentation, such as shapes, graphics, or text, helping to draw attention and create visual interest.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Creating a Professional Presentation

When preparing a business presentation, you can apply a customized color scheme to ensure that your slides are visually appealing and consistent with your company's branding. This can improve audience engagement and retention of information.

Designing Marketing Materials

Marketers can use customized themes in PowerPoint to create promotional materials that align with their campaign colors, making the content more attractive and effective in conveying the message.

Educational Presentations

Educators can customize their presentation themes to make learning materials more engaging for students. By adjusting hyperlink colors for better visibility, they can enhance the overall learning experience.

Corporate Training Sessions

During corporate training, trainers can utilize customized themes to maintain a professional look while ensuring that important links and resources are easily accessible and readable for participants.

Event Planning Presentations

Event planners can create visually cohesive presentations for client proposals by customizing color schemes that reflect the theme of the event, ensuring that all elements are harmonious and appealing.

Glossaire :

Office theme

A predefined set of design elements in Microsoft Office applications that includes colors, fonts, and effects to create a cohesive look for presentations and documents.

Hyperlink

A clickable link in a document that directs the user to another location, which can be a different slide, a webpage, or a file.

Color scheme

A selection of colors used in a design, which can include primary colors, accent colors, and background colors, to ensure visual harmony.

Gradient shading

A gradual transition between two or more colors, often used in backgrounds to create depth and visual interest.

Variants

Different options or styles available within a theme that allow users to customize the appearance of their document or presentation.

Customize colors

The process of modifying the default color settings in a theme to better suit the user's preferences or the specific needs of a presentation.

Accent colors

Colors used to highlight or emphasize certain elements in a design, such as shapes or graphics.

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I've changed the background from white to dark blue

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and I adjusted its gradient shading.

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Now I've found a text color that I want to change.

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This hyperlinked text in dark blue is too dark against the background.

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How do I make it lighter and more readable?

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It's not a matter of just selecting the text and changing the font color

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because PowerPoint applied this color automatically.

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Let's back up a couple of steps and see how the color was applied.

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Here's the slide before I created the hyperlink.

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It was when I created the hyperlink,

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when I selected the text and right clicked, chose Hyperlink

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and pasted in the web address,

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that PowerPoint changed the text color to blue.

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It did that because this blue is part of the Office themes color scheme.

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It's designated for any hyperlink text,

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so to change the color, we're going to alter the color scheme.

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This is a useful thing to know how to do.

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We start by clicking the Design tab.

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Then we click the More arrow in Variants and point to Colors.

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In the list of color schemes, the Office theme colors are at the top -

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they're selected which means that they're currently applied.

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All these other sets of colors are alternative color schemes,

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but I don't want to change the whole color scheme,

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only one color of the current scheme.

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To do that, I use the command at the bottom of this menu

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called Customize colors.

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This opens a detailed picture of the current color scheme

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and shows me which color is used for which things on the slide.

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The samples here are snapshots of the color scheme,

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showing the colors for both a dark and a light background.

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Under Theme colors, these top four represent alternatives

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for light and dark backgrounds and light and dark text.

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These accent colors are used for shapes and other graphics.

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These two colors at the bottom are the ones used for hyperlinks,

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the text color of the link and the text color

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after you click the link.

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Looking again at the snapshots, I can see that the colors

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for hyperlinks work well on the light background but not

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so well on the dark background.

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So let's change the hyperlinked colors.

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I click the arrow next to hyperlink and see the Office theme colors in various shades;

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the color currently being used is selected over here.

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I'll look for a lighter blue.

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How about this one?

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The snapshots update to show the changed hyperlinked color.

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That looks better.

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Next to Followed hyperlink,

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I'm going to make the same change.

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I'll click to open the colors and select the same blue,

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because I don't want the color to change when I click the link.

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These are my new hyperlink colors.

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Now I want to save this customized color scheme with a new name -

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I'll call it OfficeBlue

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and click Save.

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The new hyperlinked color is automatically applied to the hyperlink on the slide.

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When I open the Colors menu, I see that the new custom color scheme is there at the top

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and is selected, showing that it's applied.

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Finally, I want to save this theme with the background and colors I've chosen

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so I can use it again.

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To do that, I open the Themes gallery and click Save current theme.

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I'll call it OfficeBlue and click Save.

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Later, for other presentations, the Office Blue theme

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will be available in the Themes gallery.

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Now that you know how to apply, customize and save a theme,

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you'll design your presentations with confidence and flair.

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