When using Master Background, common questions usually involve scope, layout differences, and where to find the entry; this page includes 3 FAQs and 3 glossary terms.
FAQ
Will the master background affect all slides?
- Enter Slide Master view and confirm which master you edited.
- Check which slides in the presentation use that master.
- Slides that use that master will show the matching background, while slides that use another master will not change together.
Can I set different backgrounds for different layouts?
- Open Slide Master from the Review tab.
- In the left pane, select a specific layout instead of the top-level master.
- Click Background and set the background style for that layout.
- Return to the presentation and check the result on slides that use that layout.
How to change slide background in a master layout if I cannot find Slide Master or Background?
- Open a WPS presentation file and make sure it is editable.
- On the top menu bar, click Review and enter Slide Master view.
- After entering master view, select a master or layout and look for the Background button.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Slide Master | The top-level template structure used to control a group of slide layouts and styles consistently. |
| Layout | A specific page layout type under a slide master that can be adjusted separately for some styles. |
| Background Fill | A way to apply color, gradient, picture, or texture effects to a page, layout, or master background. |