Free PowerPoint background templates and patterns

Why take care of the background of your PowerPoint presentations?

A good background can transform a PowerPoint presentation. If it is well selected, it will put your ideas forward. But the wrong choice can make your slides unreadable or distract your audience. So, take the time to choose a design that fits your content and the message you want to convey. In our agency powerpoint we are used to using a variety of backgrounds to give rhythm to presentations. Attention, the readability and accessibility of your texts is essential and must remain a priority.

How do I select and customize a PowerPoint background?

1. Choose a simple background: Simple designs ensure that your slides are easier to read.
2. Use harmonious colors: Choose shades that are consistent with the tone of your presentation.
3. Customize with charts or images: Add visuals to boost your slides, but stay measured.
4. Edit easily: By clicking on the “Design” tab in PowerPoint, you can discover and apply different background styles.

Use the PowerPoint interface to insert or change your slide background.

0. First, open a new Powerpoint project

1. On the first slide, right-click and select “Background Formatting”:

2. A panel opens and offers various types of background for the slide:

• A. The Uni filling: simple and effective.
  You can change the color of the plain background as well as its transparency.
  

• B. The gradient filling: modern and personalized.
  You can adjust the gradient using the dedicated tool, which is quite intuitive. You can start from an existing gradient or create your own by changing the colors of the gradient points, as well as the orientation, transparency, and position.
  

• C. The filling with image or texture: daring and assertive.
  You can easily insert a.png, .jpg, .svg, etc. image in the background of your slide by clicking “Insert...” and then importing the image from your computer.

• D. The filling patterns: Textured and original.
  PowerPoint offers a tool for creating patterns with several templates available, allowing you to customize colors.
  

Ready to customize the background for your PowerPoint presentation? At the end of this article, a free template awaits you with a sample of each background type to enrich your slides.

Tips and tricks for an effective PowerPoint background.

• Test your choices: Before finalizing your file, check the background on multiple slides and in projection mode.
• Focus on clarity: Organize your items in an airy and coherent way.
• Opt for quality images: Check the quality of your visuals and avoid going below Full HD (1920px in width).

A successful background will give your PowerPoint presentations a real impact. Use these tips to select and customize your slides in just a few clicks and captivate your audience.

Finally, download our free selection of backgrounds for all your Microsoft PowerPoint supports.

Download our free background templates for PowerPoint

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