Mastering Masters: PowerPoint Template Fundamentals

Many PowerPoint users don’t realize that every slide rests on a template, an essential part of its underlying structure. A poorly designed template costs users time, money, and efficiency, whereas a well-constructed one is key to maximizing productivity and creating professional quality presentations.

In this session, you’ll learn how to set up slide masters, apply font themes, and work with color themes. You’ll also learn about what fonts to steer clear of, using background styles to make sure text doesn’t disappear, and avoiding “orphaned” layouts.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the difference between templates and themes
• Creating effective, functional layouts
• Setting up and optimizing theme fonts
• Best practices for developing color themes