Course Description
This course will provide an overview of how to customize presentation templates in Microsoft PowerPoint 2021. You will learn how to use the color picker and color scheme designer to create a custom color scheme. You will also learn how to customize the layout and design of a presentation template and use the slide master to make changes to a presentation template and add and modify slide layouts. We will explore the difference between templates and themes, how to create a custom theme using the theme designer, and how to apply themes to a presentation. You will learn how to create a custom template, save it for future use, and apply it to a new presentation.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of how to customize presentation templates in PowerPoint 2021, allowing you to create visually appealing and effective presentations that stand out from the crowd.
What You'll Learn
- Create a custom color scheme using the color picker and color scheme designer
- Customize the layout and design of a presentation template
- Use the slide master to make changes to a template and add and modify slide layouts
- Create and apply custom themes using the theme designer
- Create a custom template, save it for future use, and apply it to a new presentation
- Distinguish between templates and themes in PowerPoint 2021
Key Takeaways
- The course provides an overview of how to customize presentation templates in Microsoft PowerPoint 2021.
- The color picker and color scheme designer can be used to create a custom color scheme.
- The slide master can be used to make changes to a presentation template and to add and modify slide layouts.
- Templates and themes differ, and a custom theme can be created with the theme designer and applied to a presentation.
- A custom template can be created, saved for future use, and applied to a new presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn how to customize presentation templates in PowerPoint 2021, including creating a custom color scheme with the color picker and color scheme designer, customizing the layout and design of a template, using the slide master, creating and applying custom themes, and creating, saving, and applying custom templates.
What topics do the lessons cover?
The lessons cover creating a custom color scheme, customizing the layout and design of a template, creating and using custom themes, and creating and using custom templates.
What is the difference between templates and themes covered in this course?
The course explores the difference between templates and themes, including how to create a custom theme using the theme designer and how to apply themes to a presentation.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of how to customize presentation templates in PowerPoint 2021, allowing you to create visually appealing and effective presentations that stand out.
What skills does this course help build?
This course helps build skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerPoint animation, presentation graphics, presentation design, and presentation software.









