PowerPoint - Working with watermarks Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to add a watermark in Microsoft Word.
The video covers the steps to add a watermark, including accessing the "Design" tab and clicking on the "Watermark" button.
You can choose from preconfigured watermarks or create your own by importing an image or adding text.
The video also demonstrates how to customize the format of the watermark, such as the language, font, size, and color.
To remove the watermark, you can go back to the "Design" tab and click on "Remove Watermark." Adding a watermark in Microsoft Word can help indicate ownership, confidentiality, or add a logo to your documents.
This tutorial will enhance your skills in working with watermarks in Microsoft Word.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to teach viewers how to add and customize a watermark in a PowerPoint presentation, enhancing branding and security while maintaining design aesthetics.

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Introduction to Watermarks
Watermarks are semi-transparent text or images that can be used throughout a PowerPoint presentation. They serve various purposes, including identification, branding, security, and decorative elements. This guide will walk you through the process of adding a watermark to your presentation.
Accessing the Slide Master
To add a watermark, start by clicking the 'View' tab in PowerPoint. From there, open the 'Slide Master' to access the master slides where you can make universal changes to your presentation.
Adding the Watermark
Select the slide master and type 'Draft' as your watermark text. Adjust the font size to approximately 250 to 300 and choose a font style that fits your design. You may need to widen the text box to accommodate the text.
Rotating and Centering the Watermark
To angle the watermark text, click the circular arrow at the top of the text box, known as the Rotate handle. Drag it to the left to tilt the text upward, ensuring it fills the slide. Center the text by navigating to the 'Drawing Tools Format' tab, selecting 'Align,' and then choosing 'Align Center' followed by 'Align Middle.'
Adjusting Transparency
To ensure the watermark does not overpower the foreground elements, select the text and open the 'Format Text Effects' dialog box from the 'Drawing Tools Format' tab. Click on the 'Text Options' tab, then the 'Text Fill and Outline' tab. Use the Transparency slider to find a balance that suits your design.
Layering the Watermark
To position the watermark behind other elements, click 'Send Backward' and then 'Send to Back.' This will place the 'Draft' text on a layer behind the slide's background elements.
Final Adjustments
For a less obtrusive watermark, consider removing the text fill and adding an outline color. Adjust the outline transparency as needed. After making adjustments, close the slide master and review your slides. If necessary, return to the slide master to tweak the transparency level further.
Saving the Watermark as an Image
If you are satisfied with your watermark, you can save it as an image file. Right-click the text box and select 'Save as Picture.' Choose a location, name the file, and click 'Save.' You can now insert this image into future slideshows.

FAQ :

What is the purpose of a watermark in a presentation?

A watermark serves various purposes, including identification, branding, security, and adding a decorative element to a presentation.

How do I add a watermark in PowerPoint?

To add a watermark in PowerPoint, go to the View tab, open the Slide Master, select the Slide Master, and then insert your text or image. Adjust the font size, rotation, and transparency as needed.

Can I save my watermark as an image?

Yes, you can save your watermark as an image by right-clicking the text box and selecting 'Save as Picture.' Choose a location, name the file, and click Save.

How do I adjust the transparency of a watermark?

To adjust the transparency of a watermark, select the text, go to the Drawing Tools Format Tab, and use the Transparency Slider under the Text Fill and Outline options.

What should I consider when choosing the transparency level for a watermark?

When choosing the transparency level for a watermark, consider the balance between visibility and subtlety. You want it to be noticeable but not overpowering the main content.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Branding in Corporate Presentations

Using watermarks in corporate presentations can enhance branding by displaying the company logo or name subtly in the background, reinforcing brand identity without distracting from the main content.

Security in Confidential Documents

Watermarks can be used in confidential presentations to indicate that the document is a draft or confidential, helping to prevent unauthorized distribution or use.

Design Enhancement in Marketing Materials

In marketing presentations, watermarks can serve as a design element that adds visual interest while maintaining a professional appearance, making the presentation more engaging.

Educational Materials for Clarity

Educators can use watermarks in educational presentations to indicate the status of the material (e.g., 'Draft' or 'Sample'), helping students understand the context of the information presented.

Creating Visual Consistency Across Slides

By applying a consistent watermark across all slides in a presentation, users can create a cohesive visual theme that enhances the overall professionalism and aesthetic appeal of the presentation.

Glossaire :

Watermark

A watermark is a semi-transparent text or image that appears in the background of a document or presentation. It is used for identification, branding, security, or as a decorative element.

Slide Master

The Slide Master is a feature in PowerPoint that allows users to make universal changes to the layout and design of slides in a presentation.

Font Size

Font size refers to the size of the text in a document, measured in points. A larger font size makes the text more prominent.

Rotate Handle

The Rotate Handle is a circular arrow icon that allows users to rotate an object, such as text or images, within a presentation.

Transparency Slider

The Transparency Slider is a tool that adjusts the opacity of an object, allowing it to blend into the background or stand out more prominently.

Drawing Tools Format Tab

The Drawing Tools Format Tab is a section in PowerPoint that provides options for formatting shapes, text, and other graphic elements.

Outline Transparency

Outline transparency refers to the level of opacity applied to the outline of a text or shape, affecting how visible the outline is against the background.

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but it's also known as a watermark,

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some sort of background image that can appear throughout a PowerPoint presentation,

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like a company logo for example.

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Watermarks can be used for identification or branding,

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for security or illegal purposes or simply as a designer decorative element.

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Let's add a watermark to this presentation that identifies it as a draft version.

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Click the View tab and open the slide master,

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then select the slide master.

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By putting the watermark here, it will appear on the background of every slide.

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On the Insert tab, click Text box

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then draw a large text box

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and type Draft.

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Select the text,

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enter a font size of around 250 to 300

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and change the font style if you want.

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You may need to widen the text box a bit.

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Next, go to the top of the text box

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and click this circular arrow called the Rotate handle.

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Drag it to the left so the text angles upward and fills the slide.

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Then center the text in the text box

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and go to the Drawing tools format tab and click Align and Align center.

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Then click Align middle.

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Next, we need to do something to the watermark

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so it doesn't fight with our foreground elements.

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Select the text and on the Drawing tools format tab,

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click the Format text effects dialog box launcher and this pane opens.

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Click the Text options tab and then click the Text fill and outline tab.

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Under Text fill, click the Transparency slider

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and drag it to about 80.

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You need to find the right balance between being too prominent and too much in the background.

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Finally click Send backward and Send to back,

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this places "draft" on a layer behind the elements on your slide

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but just above your slide background.

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To make the text even less obtrusive you can come up here to Text fill

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and remove the fill

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and add an outline color.

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Then adjust the Outline transparency.

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Close the slide master

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and let's see how the watermark looks behind our content.

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Check through the slides;

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if you need to, go back into the slide master

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and readjust the transparency level.

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You decide how noticeable you want the watermark to be.

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You could even cut it back to 90 percent.

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One more thing, if you're happy with a watermark,

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you can turn it into an Image file.

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Right click the text box and click Save as picture.

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Decide where you want to save it, type a name and click Save.

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Now you can insert the picture in your next slideshow.

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