Learning Objectives

  • Choose and apply appropriate slide layouts
  • Format text and paragraphs on slides
  • Use slide master for consistent formatting
  • Create custom slide layouts
  • Apply themes and design templates

Step-by-Step Guide

1) Choose Appropriate Layouts

  • Title Slide for opening
  • Title and Content for core points
  • Two Content for comparisons
  • Blank layout for custom visuals

2) Format Text and Paragraphs

  • Use heading hierarchy consistently
  • Keep body text readable (minimum ~20pt for presentations)
  • Use bullet levels intentionally

3) Use Slide Master

  1. Open View → Slide Master.
  2. Define global font, color, and logo placement.
  3. Close master and verify all slides inherit style.

4) Create Custom Layouts

  • Add custom placeholders (e.g., quote + chart)
  • Reuse custom layouts for repeated section types

5) Apply Themes and Templates

  • Use one theme across full deck
  • Customize variants while preserving consistency

Layout Quality Checklist

  • Alignment consistent?
  • Text readable from back row?
  • Visual balance maintained?
  • Repeated elements consistent?

Practice Task

Create a 10-slide deck with:

  • At least 4 different built-in layouts
  • 1 custom layout from Slide Master
  • Unified theme and typography
  • Consistent title and footer placement

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