I don't want to use a powerpoint template that is already designed, I want to
create something custom. Is there a way to design a template in another
program (possibly Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop or Quark) and make it a
powerpoint template?

You can design your background in anything that your want, then insert it
into the PowerPoint Master, saving as a PowerPoint template (.pot) You
cannot however change the layout of the place holders. Your stuck with what
Microsoft thinks you need.

--
<>Please post all follow-up questions/replies to the newsgroup<>
<><>Email unless specifically requested will not be opened<><>
<><><>Do Provide The Version Of PowerPoint You Are Using<><><>
<><><>Do Not Post Attachments In This Newsgroup<><><>
Michael Koerner [MS PPT MVP]


"Kitty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:62A0DBFE-4D01-4249-94BA-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I don't want to use a powerpoint template that is already designed, I want
>to
> create something custom. Is there a way to design a template in another
> program (possibly Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop or Quark) and make it a
> powerpoint template?

Templates are created in PowerPoint. See:

http://www.indezine.com/products/pow...pcreatemp.html
http://www.soniacoleman.com/Tutorial...ate/index.html
--

Sonia Coleman
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials
http://www.soniacoleman.com

"Kitty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:62A0DBFE-4D01-4249-94BA-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I don't want to use a powerpoint template that is already designed, I want to
> create something custom. Is there a way to design a template in another
> program (possibly Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop or Quark) and make it a
> powerpoint template?