How to change background of only one slide in powerpoint

The slide background is one visual you don’t want to forget about when creating a presentation. Whether a subtle shade, matching color, or image, here’s how to customize the background in Microsoft PowerPoint for one slide or all.

Change the Background for Individual Slides

If you want to change the background for a single slide or give each slide its own look, you can pick from colors, gradients, patterns, and more.

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1. Head to the slide you want to change in your slideshow.
2. Go to the Design tab and select Format Background. Alternatively, right-click a blank spot on the slide and pick Format Background.

1. When the sidebar opens on the right, you should see the Fill section expanded.

   If not, use the arrow on the left to display its settings.

2. You can use one of four background styles: solid fill, gradient fill, picture or texture fill, and pattern fill.

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1. Once you select the fill, you’ll see the options displayed directly beneath. You can choose a solid color, gradient style, insert a picture, or pick a pattern.

1. Optionally, check the box for Hide backgro
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