- How to Install Your PowerPoint Template
- How to Import a PowerPoint Template into Google Slides
- PowerPoint FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- The Top Source for Premium PowerPoint Templates (With Unlimited Use)
- Learn All About How to Make Great Presentations (Free eBook)
- Save Time. Download a Premium PowerPoint Template Today!
Using a premium template is a great option if you've got to give a presentation soon and need to accomplish it quickly.
In this article, we’ll cover how to download your PowerPoint template. It’ll also cover how to import a PowerPoint theme into Google Slides.
How to Install Your PowerPoint Template
Here’s how to download a premium PowerPoint template from Envato Elements:
1. Sign In
To download a premium template, you'll need to be an Envato Elements subscriber. The first step in how to install PowerPoint templates is to go to elements.envato.com. Then, at the top right, click on the Sign In button.
2. Sign Up or Enter Your Information
To sign up, click on the Create an Envato Account button under the greyed-out Sign in button.
If you already have an account (or want to sign up quickly), you can continue with Google, Apple, or Facebook or enter your username and password in the appropriate fields.
3. Search
The next step in how to add a downloaded template in PowerPoint is to go to Envato Elements. After you’re on the Envato Elements, you need to find a premium template. Click on the arrow that says All Items next to the search bar.
When you click on the arrow, a menu drops down. From the menu, click on the Presentation Templates option. This works as a filter and help you narrow your search down.
4. Enter Keywords
After you’ve selected the Presentation Templates option, enter keywords in the search bar. The keywords can be simple such as PowerPoint, or more specific such as Green PowerPoint.
After typing your keyword into the search bar, press the magnifying glass button on the right side to search (you can also press Return on your keyboard).
5. Download a Template
After pressing Return, you’ll see various PowerPoint template options. Follow these steps:
- Choose the best PowerPoint template.
- Click on the image to choose a PowerPoint template or read about the template. (I chose the Latte PowerPoint presentation template for this tutorial).
- To download the PowerPoint presentation, click on the red Download button on the right side of your screen.
6. Find Your File
After you’ve clicked the Download button, you need to find where the PowerPoint template is installed on your computer. It can be seen at the bottom of my browser window.
So, to quickly find my file, I keep the file on my desktop screen. Then, drag your file from the bottom of the browser window to your desktop to add it.
7. Open Your File
The last step on how to install PowerPoint templates is to open your PowerPoint template file. You’ll see it as a zipped file. Double click on the zipped file to unzip it.
A file appears with your template’s contents when you do this. Open the file. In the file, click on the Latte-PowerPoint.pptx file. It'll automatically open in PowerPoint.
How to Import a PowerPoint Template into Google Slides
You must have a Google account to upload your template to Google Slides. Here’s how to import your template into Google Slides:
1. Upload Your PPTX File to Google Drive (Method 1)
You can use two methods to import your PowerPoint template to Google Slides. First, you need to upload the file to Google Drive to have your presentation appear in Google Slides.
Click on the +New button in the top left. When you click on this button, a menu appears. Choose the File Upload option from the menu. This opens the file finder on your computer. Find your file and double-click on it (or click Open).
2. Upload Your PPTX File to Google Slides (Method 2)
This is the easy method. All you need to do is drag and drop your pptx file onto your Google Drive screen.
After dragging and dropping the file to Google Drive, you’ll see a little window at the bottom of your screen that says 1 upload complete.
3. Open Your Template in Google Slides
To open your template, double-click on your file in the window at the bottom of your screen. Once you double-click, the template automatically opens in Google Slides.
Review the template and adjust as needed.
PowerPoint FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Whether you're a frequent PowerPoint user or new to PowerPoint, you probably have some questions. Below we share some common PowerPoint questions and answers:
1. Can I Add Audio to My PowerPoint Presentations?
Yes, you can! Audio can be a great tool if you know how to add it to your presentation.
If you’re giving an online presentation, you can add your speech. You could also add music to your presentation to make it more interesting to engage your audience. For more information about adding audio to your presentation, read this article:
2. Could I Edit Multiple Slides at Once in PowerPoint?
When you use the Master Slides tool in PowerPoint, you can easily edit multiple slides at once. The ability to edit multiple slides at once can make changing the design of your presentation easy. Also, you can save time because you won’t need to edit slides individually.
For an in-depth tutorial on how to use the Master Slides tool in PowerPoint study the following:
3. How Do I Create and Print PowerPoint Presentation Notes?
If you want your audience to remember important facts from your presentation, then handing out presentation notes is a great way to do that. It’s also great for presentations that contain a lot of data.
Before printing your presentation, consider how much content you've got in it and how many images you've got. Depending on your answer, it can depend on what layout you should use. Read this article for more information on how to print out PowerPoint presentation notes:
4. Can I Add Multimedia to My Presentation?
Multimedia is images, audio, and video. You can add multimedia to your PowerPoint presentation.
Multimedia, if used correctly, can engage your audience. A good premium template makes adding images and video to your presentation slide easy. For more information, read this tutorial:
5. How Do I Control Animation?
PowerPoint makes it easy to control your animation with the Animation Pane. The Animation Pane works like an animation dashboard. This pane lists every animation you’ve applied to the current slide. This makes it easy to rearrange and reorder animations.
To learn more about the PowerPoint Animation Pane, read this article:
The Top Source for Premium PowerPoint Templates (With Unlimited Use)
Envato Elements is the best source for premium PowerPoint templates. Once you pay a low monthly fee and become a subscriber, you gain access to premium PowerPoint templates, images, fonts, and more.
Elements is an excellent deal if you are creative and use digital assets in your job. You can try out many different templates or other digital assets with unlimited downloads. In addition, professionals make every template look stylish and impressive.
When you use a premium template, you save time because you are starting with a good base. After downloading a template of your choice, all you need to do is add text and images. If you like to add your personal touch, you still can. A good premium template is entirely editable.
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Editorial Note: This tutorial was originally published in December 2016 by Andrew Childress. It's been completely updated to make it current by Sarah Joy.
