How do I download a background into Powerpoint? SklldIndiv 26.09.2006 21:06:02 I know how to go into format and choose a background color, but I don't know how to download a background into Powerpoint. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.

Re: How do I download a background into Powerpoint? ciw2otv[ at ]aol.com 26.09.2006 22:22:39 Thank you for letting us know where you are with regards to this skill. On the background page click the down arrow at the bottom of the "Background fill" frame and choose "Fill effects ..." The "Fill Effects" tab opens with a "Select Picture ..." button available. The default directory that it opens is probably "My Pictures." If your picture is not save in that area, you can navigate to where it resides in your file storage. Post back if you need further assistance.

RE: How do I download a background into Powerpoint? John Wilson 27.09.2006 07:01:02 If you download a template from microsoft it will automatically end up in the right place. From elsewhere the easiest method is to find & open the file just like a normal presentation and then "save as" choose save as type "design template *.pot" in the drop down menu (scroll down) . It will save by default in the correct folder which is documents & settings\your name\application data\microsoft\templates. You may have to close and restart ppt before it appears in the design pane. -- Did that answer the question / help? _____________________________ John Wilson Microsoft Certified Office Specialist http://www.technologytrish.co.uk/ppttipshome.html "SklldIndiv" wrote: [Quoted Text] > I know how to go into format and choose a background color, but I don't know > how to download a background into Powerpoint. Any help would be GREATLY > appreciated. > > Thanks.