Weekly Computer Tip # 184
12 January 2007

hide the master background of a slide (Microsoft PowerPoint)

When you are using a slide template or slide masters, as explained in tip # 174 (http://www.roem.co.uk/tip_174.html), and for some reason need to get rid of, say, your company logo on one of the slides, you might spend some time struggling doing so as I don't think it's obvious how to overrule the master template.

Here's how:

1. Display the slide of which you want to change the background.
2. Choose the Format, Background command
3. Check the "Omit background graphics from master" check box.
4. Click the Apply button or press ENTER.

The change only applies to the current slide; other slides are unaffected.

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