Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2007 Plain & Simple

Changing the Slide Background

If you choose a slide theme a background is automatically applied, but you might want to apply a background of your own choosing. A background can be a solid color, or an effect such as a gradient (which makes it appear as if there is a light source shining on the background from various directions), or even a picture or texture. Backgrounds help make objects and text on the page stand out and add color and interest to your slides.

Change the Background Style

1. Display the slide whose background you want to change.

2. Click ...