Microsoft Office · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 3: Presentations that Persuade · Lesson 2 of 3

Slide Masters, Branding and Visuals

Brand a deck consistently and present data and processes visually.

In this lesson you will

  • Edit the slide master for branding
  • Insert Excel charts, SmartArt and icons appropriately

Key concepts

slide masterbrand coloursSmartArtdata visualisation

The lesson

The slide master controls the logo, fonts and colours for the whole presentation. Editing the master once is faster and more consistent than changing every slide.

Convert lists that describe steps or relationships into SmartArt diagrams, and paste charts from your Excel workbook so the figures match your report exactly.

Use the organisation's real colours and logo correctly, with enough contrast for text to remain readable.

Step by step

  1. Open View > Slide Master and add the logo and brand colours.
  2. Apply the master to all slides.
  3. Convert a process list into SmartArt.
  4. Paste a linked Excel chart.

Practice activity

Build the donor presentation with a branded master, one Excel chart and one process diagram.

Expected result: A branded, visually clear deck.

Check your understanding

  1. Where do you add a logo so it appears on every slide?

    Show answer

    In the slide master.

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