Changing the Color Scheme


A color scheme is a set of eight predefined colors, which are designed to complement each other visually. A color scheme has a set color for backgrounds, text and lines, shadows, title text, fills, accents, hyperlinks, and followed hyperlinks.



To change the color scheme:

  1. Click the Design button on the Formatting toolbar.
  2. Click the Color Schemes link to display the Color Schemes task pane.
  3. Click the color scheme to apply it to your entire presentation.


Click the Edit Color Scheme link at the bottom of the task pane to modify the color scheme.

When choosing a color scheme, it is important to consider how you will deliver your presentation. If you are using an overhead projector, consider using a light background. On the other hand, use dark backgrounds for on-screen presentations.

You can also:

  1. Click the arrow on the scheme you want to apply, and select Apply to All Slides to apply the scheme to the entire presentation.
  2. Select the slides you want to change. Click the arrow on the scheme you want to apply, and select Apply to Selected Slides to apply the scheme to the selected slides only.
  3. If your presentation has multiple slide masters, click the arrow on the scheme you want to apply, and select Apply to Slide Master to apply the scheme to the part of the presentation that uses the master that is currently selected.