WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:09.460 --> 00:00:14.760 In PowerPoint, themes give you a quick and easy way to change the design of your presentation. 00:00:14.760 --> 00:00:22.910 They control your primary color palette... basic fonts... slide layout... and other important 00:00:22.910 --> 00:00:25.410 elements. 00:00:25.410 --> 00:00:30.240 In this example, we're already using the default theme, which includes simple text on a plain 00:00:30.240 --> 00:00:31.990 white background. 00:00:31.990 --> 00:00:36.180 If we simply switch to a different theme, we can change the overall look of the presentation 00:00:36.180 --> 00:00:38.500 instantly. 00:00:38.500 --> 00:00:43.810 To get started, go to the Design tab… then mouse over the options in the Themes gallery 00:00:43.810 --> 00:00:45.960 for a preview. 00:00:45.960 --> 00:00:50.149 As you can see, the background and the theme elements I've used are changing, including 00:00:50.149 --> 00:00:55.329 the fonts, the colors—even the arrangement of the slide. 00:00:55.329 --> 00:01:00.670 You can also click the arrow in the bottom right corner to see all of the themes at once. 00:01:00.670 --> 00:01:02.089 Let's see… 00:01:02.089 --> 00:01:05.409 I think this one looks nice and simple. 00:01:05.409 --> 00:01:09.930 To apply a theme, all you have to do is click the thumbnail… and the change will take 00:01:09.930 --> 00:01:11.890 effect immediately. 00:01:11.890 --> 00:01:17.830 Now every slide has been given a fresh new look, including the picture slide here. 00:01:17.830 --> 00:01:22.090 Another interesting thing about themes is the fact that each one uses its own set of 00:01:22.090 --> 00:01:23.530 slide layouts. 00:01:23.530 --> 00:01:29.060 These layouts control the way your content is arranged, so the effect can be pretty dramatic. 00:01:29.060 --> 00:01:34.500 If we go back to the gallery, for example… and switch to a different theme… you can 00:01:34.500 --> 00:01:39.060 see how easy it is to change to completely change the look of your presentation. 00:01:39.060 --> 00:01:43.040 Why don't we go with this one? 00:01:43.040 --> 00:01:47.680 You can even try a different version of your current theme using the variants on the right. 00:01:47.680 --> 00:01:50.610 Just mouse over the options for a preview. 00:01:50.610 --> 00:01:54.570 I think this feature is really neat, because it lets you change your color scheme and fonts, 00:01:54.570 --> 00:01:59.940 without giving up the overall look of the design. 00:01:59.940 --> 00:02:03.950 Keep in mind, trying out different themes like this will only work if you take advantage 00:02:03.950 --> 00:02:05.960 of what they have to offer. 00:02:05.960 --> 00:02:09.509 That means sticking to the built-in slide layouts, and using theme elements whenever 00:02:09.509 --> 00:02:11.570 possible. 00:02:11.570 --> 00:02:16.250 Let's take a look at what happens if I change my title text to a non-theme color, for instance. 00:02:16.250 --> 00:02:20.370 We'll go with the dark red here at the bottom of the menu. 00:02:20.370 --> 00:02:26.720 I'm also going to change this to a non-theme font. 00:02:26.720 --> 00:02:31.440 At this point, if we go back to the Design tab, and choose a different theme… you'll 00:02:31.440 --> 00:02:35.800 see that the text is going to keep the formatting I applied, no matter what—even if it doesn't 00:02:35.800 --> 00:02:38.290 work well with the design. 00:02:38.290 --> 00:02:43.390 Now, this doesn't mean you shouldn't use non-theme elements in your presentation. 00:02:43.390 --> 00:02:47.640 It's just good to know how they work, so you can use them to your advantage. 00:02:47.640 --> 00:02:51.160 If you don't like the way your changes have turned out, all you have to do is go to the 00:02:51.160 --> 00:02:58.230 Home tab… click the Reset command… and PowerPoint will reset your current slide to 00:02:58.230 --> 00:03:00.840 the default. 00:03:00.840 --> 00:03:05.190 Themes are a great option for creating consistent, professional-looking presentations, even if 00:03:05.190 --> 00:03:07.950 you don't have much experience as a designer. 00:03:07.950 --> 00:03:11.870 They're easy to use and can be changed at any time, so don't be afraid to experiment!