Customize the Core Template to make it look more like your brand.
No matter what kind of deck you’re creating, your template should make it easy for you (and your team) to stay consistently on-brand.
Here’s what we’ll customize
- Color Palette
- Heading & Body Fonts
- Logos
- Footers
- CTA
Of course, you can use the Core Template as-is, but you’ll at least want to change the logos, footers, and CTA slide.
In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to customize your new PowerPoint template so you can get on with creating effective, impactful designs for everything you do inside your business.
How to Customize Your Template: Video Tutorial
For all you visual learners, I’ve recorded a video tutorial covering how to customize your new template.
Links
How to Install Color Palette (XML) Files Into PowerPoint
How to Install Custom Fonts Using an XML File
The PowerPoint Template Roadmap Workshop
Questions? Book a Call
Video Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Update Colors
03:08 Customize Fonts
04:35 Change Logo
08:56 Customize Footers
10:07 Conclusion
How to Customize Your Template: Step-by-Step Instructions
We're diving into the details of customizing your PowerPoint template to align perfectly with your brand. Whether you're tweaking colors, fonts, logos, or footers, this guide will walk you through every step to ensure a seamless and professional-looking deck. Let's get started!
Updating Colors
Updating the colors in your PowerPoint template can make a big difference in maintaining brand consistency. You have two primary methods to choose from: manually updating each color or using a Color Palette Add-On.
How to Update Colors Manually
- Open Slide Master: Navigate to
View > Slide Master. - Change Colors: Click on
Colorsat the top and manually update each color by selectingMore Colorsto customize the RGB or Hex code. Once done, give your new color palette a name and clickSave. - Normal View Check: Go to
Normal Viewand inspect the Theme Colors page. The top section will update automatically, but the screenshot and contextual colors may need manual updates.
How to Update Colors Automatically
For a quicker update, you can download a Color Palette Add-On.
- Download and Install: Get a color palette add-on from Insights Template Shop. Check out the tutorial on How to Install Color Palette XML Files into PowerPoint.
- Apply New Palette: Go to
Slide Master > Colorsand choose your newly installed color palette. - Normal View Check: Switch to
Normal Viewto see the changes across your template.
Customizing Fonts
Fonts are a crucial part of your presentation’s look. Here's how to update them for a consistent, professional appearance.
- Open Slide Master: Navigate to
View > Slide Master. - Change Fonts: Click on
Fontsand chooseCustomize Fontsto alter both heading and body fonts.
Note for Mac Users: Customizing fonts requires installing an XML file. Refer to our guide on How to Customize Fonts on macOS.
- Save and Check: Give the updated theme a name, save it, and then check the template in
Normal View. The text boxes on the Fonts Required to Use This Template page will update automatically, but screenshots will need manual updating.
Updating the Logo
Slide Master Logo
- Open Slide Master: Navigate to
View > Slide Master. - Replace Placeholder Logo: Click on the Slidedesigner logo in the top-right corner, then go to
Picture Format > Change Picture > This Deviceand upload your logo. - Fit Logo: Use the
Crop > Fill or Fitoptions to adjust your logo within the placeholder.
Custom Layout Logos
Some slides have logos overlaid on images or color backgrounds. Here’s how to update those:
- Update Custom Layouts: Go to the specific layout in the Slide Master, click on the logo placeholder, and replace it with your logo.
- Adjust Logos: For slides with photos, you can choose to use either the colored or white (knockout) version of your logo. To adjust the position of the logo to match the one on the example, go to
Format Object > Positionto enter the exact X,Y coordinates.
Remember to use high-resolution PNG or SVG files for your logos to avoid pixelation.
Customizing Footers and Company Name
The footers in your template should reflect your company’s name, URL, and any other identifiers.
- Open Slide Master: Navigate to
View > Slide Master. - Update Footers: Go to
Insert > Header & Footer. Set Date and Time to Fixed to use this text footers as a secondary footer for question text, confidentiality, or anything else you might need in your template. - Apply Changes: Update the company URL and other information. Click
Apply to All, then verify changes inNormal View. - On the Title slides, change names, company names, and email addresses.
- On the CTA slide, update your email address and booking link if you have one.
By following these steps, you'll transform your PowerPoint template to reflect your brand’s identity. Go forth and create compelling, consistent slides that impress your audience.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to email us at hello@slidesigner.com or book a free support call.
