Everytime I start PowerPoint it starts with a default layout with two text
boxes. The first thing I have to do is delete "click to add a title" and
"click to add a subtitle" boxes. How do I set it to default to a totally
blank slide?

Malewis48,
Have a look here:
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00245.htm

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> Everytime I start PowerPoint it starts with a default layout with two text
> boxes. The first thing I have to do is delete "click to add a title" and
> "click to add a subtitle" boxes. How do I set it to default to a totally
> blank slide?

Those are the placeholders. Don't delete them but use them! If you format
the placeholders in the masterslide, they will make formatting of your
slides easier.

Best regards,
Ute

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Ute Simon
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> Everytime I start PowerPoint it starts with a default layout with two text
> boxes. The first thing I have to do is delete "click to add a title" and
> "click to add a subtitle" boxes. How do I set it to default to a totally
> blank slide?