Download the PowerPoint Template
- Download the DPT Hybrid PowerPoint Template file (.potx).
- Use Calibri Font in the PowerPoint (set as the default)
Open and Save the PowerPoint Template to your user profile in PowerPoint
- Open the PowerPoint template (.potx) in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- "Save as Template". (Your computer will navigate to your UserTemplate Folder.)
- Save
Windows Screenshot of Saving to the User Template Folder
Mac Screenshot of Saving to the User Template File
Use the imported PowerPoint template.
- Create a New Presentation from the imported Template.
- Choose the saved DPT Template from your Personal Templates.
You have several options on working with the template: Start from scratch, copy and paste slides or import an existing PowerPoint.
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Start from scratch and create new slides.
- Use the template custom created slides
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Copy and Paste Slides from an existing PowerPoint.
- Open your existing PowerPoint Slides.
- Select the slides you want to convert. (Press CTRL + A to select all slides)
- Press CTRL + C to copy your slides.
- Return to your new PowerPoint Presentation
- Press CTRL + V to paste your slides. Your new slides should reflect the template.
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Import slides from an existing PowerPoint.
- From the Home or Insert Menu, select 'New Slide' and choose 'Reuse Slides...'
- Navigate and select your existing PowerPoint file on your computer
- Click OK
- For a mac, your entire slideshow will import
- On a PC, you can select the slides you wish to import
Typically, you will need to make adjustments to your slides to align with the style guide. This can be time-consuming so plan accordingly.
- Text box fonts will need to be changed to Calibri font.
- Graphs and other graphics may need adjustment to Calibri font.
- Try using the 'reset' feature to force PowerPoint to use the Template
- Try choosing different slide templates to modify slides.
Mac Screenshot of Resetting to Force Formatting
Windows Screenshot of Resetting to Force Formatting
