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How to Edit Background Images and Color in Google Slides

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A presentation has the power to break or make your chances of success. Whether you’re a business person, a professional, or a student, you need to deliver a clear, concise, and engaging presentation.


Background editing is part of the design, which makes your audience feel good with salient colors or decors. A background will capture your viewers’ attention, while the presentation of complex concepts will help them gradually focus on and understand the material.


But, are you a beginner in the editing process? Are you structuring your presentation in Google Slides? Do you get stuck while editing your background images and colors?


This post will assist you with the right instructions for customizing your background colors and images in Google Slides.


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How to change a background image in Google Slides


  1. Open your presentation in Google Slides.
  2. Choose the slide you want to change the background image for.
  3. At the top, click Slide > Change background.


In Google Slides, the "Slide > Change background" options are highlighted to show the steps to change a slide background.


  1. To the right of “Image,” click Choose.


A Google Slides background pop-up with a "Choose image" button highlighted.
  1. Choose an image from your computer or Google Drive.
  2. To apply the image to one slide, click Done.


In Google Slides, the "Background" dialog box is open with the "Done" option is highlighted to apply the image to one slide.


  1. To apply the image to all slides, click Add to Theme> Done.


Additional tips for Changing Images in Google Slides


You can also use a pattern image for the background. To do this, click the Image drop-down and select Pattern. You can then choose a pattern from the palette of preset patterns.


You can adjust the size and position of the background image by dragging the corners or edges of the image.


You can also set the image to tile or stretch across the entire slide. To do this, click the Image drop-down and select the desired option.


How to change the background color in Google Slides


  1. Open your presentation in Google Slides.
  2. Choose the slide you want to change the background color for.


In Google Slides, the Slide > Change Background menu is highlighted to show the steps to change the color of a slide.


  1. At the top, click Slide > Change background.
  2. To the right of “Color,” click the box and choose a color.
  3. You can select a color from the palette of preset colors.


A Google Slides background pop-up with the "Color" option selected, displaying a color palette.


  1. You can also enter a hex code for a custom color.
  2. To adjust the transparency of the color, drag the slider to the left or right.
  3. To apply the color to one slide, click Done.


In Google Slides, the "Background" dialog box opens with "Done" option highlighted to apply selected colors as background.


  1. To apply the color to all slides, click Add to Theme> Done.


Here are some additional tips


You can also use a gradient color for the background. To do this, click the Color drop-down and select Gradient. You can then adjust the colors, angle, and transparency of the gradient.


You can also add a picture as the background for a slide. To do this, click the Color drop-down and select Image. You can then choose a picture from your computer or Google Drive.


If you want to change the background color for all slides in your presentation, you can click Slide > Edit theme. Then, click the Theme colors tab and choose a new color for the Background color.


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Takeaway


Now that you know how to improve background images and colors in Google Slides, you can create presentations that stand out. Whether you’re a professional, instructor, or student, use your creativity to make your slides memorable and captivate your audience. So what are you waiting for? Start enhancing your Google Slide templates today!

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Ramachandiran is a content writer with a passion for words and storytelling. With over two years of experience, he crafts engaging content for presentations. He is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for readers through his words. In addition to being a skilled editor and proofreader, he is also a PowerPoint specialist.

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