Google Slides And PowerPoint Backgrounds For Presentations

One of the best color combinations for your slide background and text could be high-contrast colors. They are the best combination as they are easily visible to the audience and help communicate your points clearly. When you use light-colored text, you should then use a darker-colored background and vice versa. The high contrast allows your text, graphs, charts, and shapes to pop on each slide. One thing to note is that you should avoid using gradient colors as they hamper the readability of your presentation.

With so many options to choose from, picking the best backgrounds for slides can become overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you do so:

1. Consider the audience and tone of your presentation.
2. Opt for backgrounds that complement your content, not distract from it.
3. Keep contrast in mind to ensure the readability of text and visuals.
4. Avoid overly busy backgrounds that can overwhelm viewers.
5. Test your chosen background on different screens to ensure visibility.
6. Choose colors that align with your branding or topic.
7. Keep accessibility in mind for viewers with visual impairments.

Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how you can add a background to PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Step 1: Pick the slide you want to add to the background.

Step 2: Look for the ribbon at the top of your screen and click on the “Design” tab.

Step 3: Find the “Customize” group on the far right side of the Design tab. There’s a dropdown arrow next to Format Background; click it!

Step 4: A new menu will appear on the right. Here, you can pick what kind of background you want:

• Solid color: Click the colored box, choose from the palette, or enter a specific color code.
• Image: Click “Picture or texture fill” and choose an image from your computer or search online (depending on your PowerPoint version).

Step 5 (Optional): If you want the background on every slide, check the “Apply to All Slides” box at the bottom of the menu.

Step 6: Done! Once you’ve chosen your background, close the menu by clicking the “X” in the top right corner.

Some popular choices for PowerPoint backgrounds have these features:

1. Subtle colors and a consistent theme
2. Minimalistic design and simple patterns
3. High-contrast text and space for content
4. Professional appearance and brand elements
5. Relevant imagery