Slide Formatting and Layout
Access the following functions from the Design ribbon:
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To change the theme, go to the Presentation ribbon, and open the design themes.
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When working in the desktop layout, the canvas size can be changed from the Design ribbon. The Canvas Size drop-down is only exposed when working with a fixed layout. Users can select one of the canvas size presets, or select 'Custom' to configure a custom canvas size.
Custom Canvas Size
If Custom is selected you may input the required width and height. Choose this option to embed custom sized dashboards in a web page.
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Open the Display menu to select the display size.
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Open the Guides menu to add vertical and horizontal guidelines, to assist in presentation layout. This button is only enabled when working with a fixed layout.
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Use the Show Ruler button to show or hide the ruler along the top and left side of the canvas. This button is only enabled when working with a fixed layout.
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When working in a fixed presentation layout, the Grid button can be used to show or hide the grid lines on the canvas.
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If working with a fixed layout, the Snap to Grid button can be enabled or disabled. The Snap to Grid function is used to easily place visuals along the grid lines.
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Click the Import Images button to import images from their folder location.
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Open the Presentation Background menu to select a color for the background.
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Click Reset Formatting to undo any formatting changes.
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Open the Slide Canvas from Slide ribbon and select a color, to change the color of the slide.