To select a gradient background

1. Click the Menu button pre00001.gif on the Common toolbar.

2. Click Slide, Slide Background.

3. Enable the Gradient button.

4. Click either Linear, Radial, Conical or Square.

5. Choose a color from the From color palette and the To color palette.

6. Change the angle of the highlight in the gradient by typing a value in the Angle box.

7. Do one of the following:

pre00002.gif To have the chosen color used for all your slides, enable the Apply To All Slides button.

pre00002.gif To have the chosen color used for only one slide, enable the Apply Only To Slide button and type a value in the Apply Only To Slide box.

Tip

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To select a solid background

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Questions to keep in mind for a successful slide show

Creating a slide show