PowerPoint's built-in slide layouts give you the versatility and creativity you need to create slideshows that communicate your message clearly and effectively. Here are a few tips to help you use slide layouts in your workflow and structure information that reaches your audience.
How to Create Custom Slide Layouts in PowerPoint
When you first open PowerPoint, your screen will look like the image above and will contain the following areas:
To add a new slide to your presentation, select Home > New Slide. This adds the Title and Content slide layout. This is the default slide layout and includes placeholders for a title, bullet points, images, and clip art.
If you need a different type of slide, select the New Slide down arrow. This will open a menu of nine different slide layouts. Choose one of these slide layouts to add it to your presentation.
