Lecture Notes On Class 9
Slide Master and Customizing Layouts
Objective:
Learn how to work with
Slide Master to create consistent slide designs.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Slide Master
- Customizing Slide Layouts
- Adding and Editing Placeholders
- Applying Custom Fonts, Colors, and Logos
to All Slides
1. Introduction to
Slide Master
The Slide Master
is a tool in PowerPoint that controls the overall design and layout of all the
slides in a presentation. By modifying the Slide Master, you can ensure
consistency across all slides in terms of fonts, colors, and design elements.
- The Slide Master is useful for:
- Creating a uniform look for the entire
presentation.
- Reducing repetitive formatting tasks.
- Ensuring brand consistency by adding
logos, colors, and other corporate elements.
How to Access Slide
Master:
- Open PowerPoint.
- Go to the View tab.
- Click on Slide Master.
- The Slide Master view will open, showing a
series of layouts that can be customized.
2. Customizing
Slide Layouts
Each slide layout in
the Slide Master controls how individual slides will look. You can modify these
layouts to meet specific needs.
Steps to Customize
Slide Layouts:
- In the Slide Master view, click on
any layout you want to modify (e.g., Title Slide, Content Slide).
- You can:
- Change background colors.
- Adjust font size and style.
- Add or remove design elements.
- Any changes made here will automatically
apply to all slides using that layout in your presentation.
3. Adding and
Editing Placeholders
Placeholders are pre-set areas on a slide where you can
insert text, images, charts, or other content. These placeholders can be
customized in the Slide Master to fit your specific needs.
Types of
Placeholders:
- Text Placeholder: Used for headings or bullet points.
- Content Placeholder: Allows you to insert various types of
media like images, charts, or videos.
- Picture Placeholder: Specifically designed for images.
How to Add/Edit
Placeholders:
- In Slide Master view, select the slide
layout you want to modify.
- Click on Insert Placeholder from
the Slide Master tab.
- Choose the type of placeholder you want
(e.g., text, image).
- Place it on the slide and resize or move
as needed.
4. Applying Custom
Fonts, Colors, and Logos to All Slides
To give your
presentation a unique look and feel, you can apply custom fonts, colors, and
logos to the entire slide deck by editing the Slide Master.
How to Customize
Fonts and Colors:
- In the Slide Master view, select the top
master slide (this affects all slides in the presentation).
- Use the Font option in the Slide
Master tab to select custom fonts.
- Go to Colors in the Slide Master
tab and choose or create a custom color theme.
- You can also insert a company logo by
going to Insert → Pictures, then position and resize it on
the master slide.
All changes you make
here will be reflected on all the slides in your presentation.
Lab Task: Create a
Template Using Slide Master
Instructions:
- Open PowerPoint and go to View → Slide
Master.
- Customize the Title Slide layout:
- Add a company logo to the top-right
corner.
- Change the title font to Arial,
size 36, bold.
- Modify the subtitle font to Calibri,
size 28, italic.
- Customize the Content Slide layout:
- Add a text placeholder at the bottom for
a slide footer.
- Set the background color to light blue.
- Create five slides using this customized
layout:
- The first slide should be a title slide.
- The next four slides should be content
slides.
- Apply the Slide Master to these slides and
observe the consistent design.
Benefits of Using
Slide Master:
- Time-saving: You only need to design once, and the
changes apply across all slides.
- Consistency: Ensures a professional and uniform look.
- Branding: Easily incorporates your company’s logos, fonts, and colors into
the presentation.
