This guide includes 3 how-to topics for using Theme, covering applying a theme, using More Themes, and switching themes from the sidebar; you can jump to any topic from the index below.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Apply a Theme | Free |
| 2 | 2. Apply a Theme from More Themes | Free |
| 3 | 3. Change the Theme from the Sidebar | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Apply a Theme
Entry: Design tab → drop-down button on the right side of the theme gallery
- Open the presentation you want to edit.
- Click the Design tab at the top.
- Click the drop-down button on the right side of the theme gallery.
- Browse the available themes in the featured theme panel.
- Click the theme you want to apply it to the current presentation.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the overall colors, fonts, or effects of the presentation change.
- What you can do next: you can continue editing slides or switch to another theme again.
Tips While Using
- Applying a theme changes the overall style of the entire presentation.
- It is helpful to choose a theme early when building a presentation so later layout adjustments are reduced.
2. Apply a Theme from More Themes
Entry: Design tab → More Themes
- Open the presentation you want to edit.
- Click the Design tab at the top.
- Click More Themes.
- Browse different themes in the theme library.
- Click the target theme to apply it to the current presentation.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the theme library opens and shows more theme options.
- What you can do next: after you select a theme, the current presentation style updates right away.
Tips While Using
- If the theme library loads slowly, check whether the network connection is available.
- After changing the theme, review each slide to confirm that text and graphics still fit your presentation needs.
3. Change the Theme from the Sidebar
Entry: right task pane → Change Theme button
- Open the presentation you want to edit.
- In the right sidebar, click Change Theme.
- Open the theme panel and browse the available theme options.
- Click the target theme to apply the new style immediately.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the theme panel opens successfully on the right side.
- What you can do next: you can compare different themes and keep the one you prefer.
Tips While Using
- The sidebar entry is useful when you want to switch themes during editing.
- If the right sidebar is not visible, first confirm that you are in the presentation editing interface.