You could edit a PowerPointdesign templateeach time you create a new presentation.
But, what if you must always be consistent?
The answer is to create a new default designtemplate.
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With your own template, each time you open PowerPoint, your customized formatting is front and center.
For PowerPoint for Windows
Open PowerPoint and create a new presentation using the Blank Presentation template.
ChooseFile>Save As.
Enter a new name for the original template.
Select theSave as typedown arrow and choosePowerPoint Template (.potx)orPowerPoint 97-2003 Template (.pot).
For PowerPoint for Mac
Open PowerPoint.
ChooseFile>Save as Template.
In theFile Formatbox, selectPowerPoint Template (.potx)orPowerPoint 97-2003 (.pot).
Before you make any edits, save the file with a different name and as a template.
ChooseFile>Save As.
On a Mac, selectFile>Save as Template.
Change the file punch in toPowerPoint Template (.potx)orPowerPoint 97-2003 Template (.pot).
In theFilenametext box, typeblank presentation.
Make any changes you want to this new blank presentation template.
For example:
Save the file when you’re finished.
You’re ready to start adding your content.
Rename the original PowerPoint template toblank presentation.potx.
