- Placeholders are dotted boxes on slides that show where text, images, charts etc. will appear. They help identify layout and structure.
- There are placeholders for titles, text, clip art, charts, diagrams, etc.
- Placeholders can be moved or resized on the slide using sizing handles.
Design Templates
- Design templates provide pre-made slide backgrounds, colors, and designs that you can use as a starting point.
- There are over 40 design template options to choose from.
- When you apply a design template, every slide takes on that template’s look.
- Design templates save time compared to designing each slide layout individually.
Opening Presentations
- To open an existing PowerPoint 2000 presentation, go to File > Open and select the presentation file.
- You can also open presentations from the Start menu if you have created shortcuts.
- When first opening PowerPoint 2000, you get options to create a new presentation using a blank layout, design template, or AutoContent Wizard.
Other Key Points
- You can add your own content like text and images to placeholders and design template slides.
- Slides using the AutoContent Wizard provide pre-made suggested content that you can customize.
- You can apply a design template to an existing presentation’s slides using Format > Apply Design Template.
Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!
