Using Templates and Backgrounds in PowerPoint Using Templates and Backgrounds in PowerPoint Templates Templates are preset slide backgrounds created by Microsoft and included in the PowerPoint program.
Templates contain specific background colors, fonts, font colors and bullet styles.
Templates can be chosen at the initiation of a slide show, or may be added or changed at any point in the creation of your presentation. Templates are useful for standardizing slide shows and adding consistency. When creating a new presentation, select the Template option and then click on OK . The New Presentation dialog box will appear, allowing the user to select a template. Note the preview screen available on the right.