Apply Themes to presentations in PowerPoint
Applies To
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint 2024 PowerPoint 2021 PowerPoint 2019 PowerPoint 2016![Your browser does not support video. Install Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flash Player, or Internet Explorer 9.](https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/surface-and-devices/neutral/4873755a-8b1e-497e-bc54-101d1e75d3e7/d07c07fd6aabfe12ed716e87301dc3a1a3a7b5b0.png)
Try it!
A fast way to give your slides an attractive, professional look in PowerPoint is to apply a theme. Apply a theme to all slides, or specific slides, for a unique impact.
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Select Design. Hover over the Themes to preview how it looks, and select the one you like.
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Select More
to see more Themes.By default, the theme you select applies to all slides in your presentation.
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In the Variants group, select More
to change Colors, Fonts, Effects, and Background Styles.Note: To apply a theme to only one or a few slides, select the slide or slides, right click the theme you want, and select Apply to Selected Slides.