How to Create a Design Template

PowerPoint design templates are an excellent tool to use when you have to deliver a presentation. They will transform a simple outline with bullet points into a visually stunning presentation. By using design templates, you will save time and energy as you prepare for your presentation. Your energies will be spent on the content and preparation instead of formatting and designing a blank presentation.The best part about using design templates is that they can be saved and re-used at a later time.

Instructions

PowerPoint 2010

1. Open PowerPoint 2010 and select the "File" tab. Select "New." Type "Design Template" in the search box. Review the design templates that appear. Click a template and the "Download" icon to download the template.

2. Edit the template by adding your slide outline to the blank slides.

3. Save the PowerPoint design template by clicking the "Save" icon on the "Quick Access Toolbar."

Google Documents

1. Access the Google Documents website. Type "Design Template" in the search box. Click "Search Templates." Review the design templates that appear. Click the "Use This Template" button to download the template.

2. Edit the template by adding your slide outline to the blank slides.

3. Save the design template by clicking the "Save" icon on the menu.

OpenOffice

1. Access the OpenOffice website. Type "Design Template" in the search box. Review the design templates that appear. Click the "Use This" button to download the template.

2. Edit the template by adding your slide outline to the blank slides.

3. Save the design template by clicking the "Save" icon on the menu.

References

• OpenOffice: Design Templates
• Google: Design Templates
• Microsoft: Template