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If you want to have consistency across your presentations, you won\u2019t get too far without a PowerPoint template. Templates in PowerPoint allow you to keep branding consistent across slides and presentations, and in doing so, saving a heck of a lot of time. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to know how to apply a PowerPoint template to an existing presentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are going to be instances where you have created slides or have had slides shared with you that don\u2019t contain the proper template. We\u2019ll explain how to apply a template to your existing presentation and even make edits to it if necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, it\u2019s important to understand the difference between templates and themes, as they\u2019re often confused. Even in tutorials you\u2019ll see online, the two terms are used interchangeably, even though they technically refer to different things. Below, we\u2019ll break down what each term means so that there is no confusion are you read your way through this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Templates vs. Themes: What’s the Difference? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, templates include both the design and structure of a PowerPoint. Themes, on the other hand, change the appearance only. While they may be similar in their purpose, there are some differences to their functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/strong> <\/td>PowerPoint Template<\/strong> <\/td>PowerPoint Theme<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
File Type <\/td>.potx <\/td>.thmx <\/td><\/tr>
What It Does <\/td>Defines slide layouts, placeholders, default text, logos, etc. <\/td>Defines colors, fonts, effects, and background styles <\/td><\/tr>
Where It Works <\/td>PowerPoint Desktop only<\/strong> <\/td>PowerPoint Online and Desktop<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Edits Slide Structure? <\/td>Yes (via Slide Master) <\/td>No <\/td><\/tr>
Changes Appearances Only? <\/td>Yes and No <\/td>Yes <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Where to Upload Your PowerPoint Templates <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a custom template you\u2019d like to apply to your PowerPoint slides, you\u2019ll first want to know how to store it in PowerPoint so that it\u2019s readily available. If you have already done this or will be using one of the standard PowerPoint templates, you can go ahead and skip to the section below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This step allows you to access the template when selecting File > New to create a new PowerPoint file.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To save and access your custom template:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the PowerPoint file containing the template you want to use. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Save the file as a template: <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n