Frequently asked questions - Impress

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    How do I use multiple backgrounds in a presentation?

    Choose one of the three following methods:

    • Use one of the backgrounds already available in the Master Slides sidebar deck:
      • Select the slide where you want to change the background
      • Open the Master Slides deck
      • Right-click the desired background on the Master Slides deck
      • Select Apply to Selected Slides
      • Repeat the previous steps as many times as necessary
    • Create your own background:
      • Select the slide where you want to change the background
      • Open the Master Slides deck
      • Right-click anywhere within the Used in This Presentation category
      • Select Edit Master
      • Select Slide ▸ New Master
      • Change to the new master by clicking it in the slide pane
      • Right-click on the slide and select Set Background Image for Slide
      • Select your background image and click Open
      • Select View ▸ Normal
      • Left-click on the newly created Master Slide (NOTE: The selected background image will not load into the preview until it has been clicked) within the Used in This Presentation category
      • The created Master Slide can be reused for as many slides as needed
    • Use the Slide Design mode
      • Select the slide where you want to change the background
      • Select Slide ▸ Change Slide Master
      • Left-click Load
      • Select the Presentations category
      • Select the desired template
      • Left-click OK, and the left-click OK again in the Available Master Slides window