I'm new to powerpoint. What are some good sources for
backgrounds?

thanks

[CRITICAL UPDATE - Anyone using Office 2003 should install the critical
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Updates".]

Hello,

If by "backgrounds" you mean PowerPoint design templates, a regularly
updated collection of design templates are available from Microsoft's
Office Online web site.

http://office.microsoft.com/search/r...ery=powerpoint

You can also use the site to request additional types of designs and
templates for PowerPoint.

John Langhans
Microsoft Corporation
Supportability Program Manager
Microsoft Office PowerPoint for Windows
Microsoft Office Picture Manager for Windows

For FAQ's, highlights and top issues, visit the Microsoft PowerPoint
support center at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=ppt
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of any included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm

Great!

Thanks for your help.



>-----Original Message-----
>[CRITICAL UPDATE - Anyone using Office 2003 should
install the critical
>update as soon as possible. From PowerPoint,
choose "Help -> Check for
>Updates".]
>
>Hello,
>
>If by "backgrounds" you mean PowerPoint design
templates, a regularly
>updated collection of design templates are available
from Microsoft's
>Office Online web site.
>
>http://office.microsoft.com/search/results.aspx
Scope=TC&Query=powerpoint
>
>You can also use the site to request additional types of
designs and
>templates for PowerPoint.
>
>John Langhans
>Microsoft Corporation
>Supportability Program Manager
>Microsoft Office PowerPoint for Windows
>Microsoft Office Picture Manager for Windows
>
>For FAQ's, highlights and top issues, visit the
Microsoft PowerPoint
>support center at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=ppt
>Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base at:
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbhowto
>
>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights.
>Use of any included script samples are subject to the
terms specified at
>http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm
>
>.
>

If you are willing to buy them, or just looking for good ideas this is a great source
http://www.presentationpro.com

Jimbo,

More PowerPoint TEMPLATES / BACKGROUNDS / DESIGN TEMPLATES
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00080.htm

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
free powerpoint templates, tutorials, hints and tips etc
http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com