Creating a Background

Backgrounds add color and personality to your slides. When you decide to create a slide from a blank template you will see the default background on the page. To change this default you should choose "Format"  "Background" as shown below.

The following dialog box will appear to allow you to make your choices on backgrounds:
By clicking on the small downward arrow to the right of the white space you will see the following image:
Clicking on "More Colors" will allow you to choose from all colors possible. Clicking on "Fill Effects" will allow you to modify the Gradient, Texture or Pattern.