How do I set the layout of and add placeholders to templates?

[Guest]

I realised templates only allow me to set the background settings. But I need
to set as templates like there will be a title text box at the top, 1 image
placeholder (where users can add in any picture they want) at the left side
of the slide and a big main area for user to click to add chart (either bar,
pie or line). Is it possible to do such things in powerpoint?

 

[Sonia]

You cannot add placeholders or create new auto layouts in PowerPoint. The
closest you can get is to create a normal slide that is laid out the way you
want and then copy-paste-edit as needed.
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Sonia Coleman
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials
http://www.soniacoleman.com

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I realised templates only allow me to set the background settings. But I need
to set as templates like there will be a title text box at the top, 1 image
placeholder (where users can add in any picture they want) at the left side
of the slide and a big main area for user to click to add chart (either bar,
pie or line). Is it possible to do such things in powerpoint?

As Sonia's mentioned, we're quite limited in what we can do with PowerPoint's
slide masters. If one of the supplied AutoLayouts happens to do what you need,
you'd just need to train the users to choose the correct autolayout when
inserting a new slide.

For anything more complex you generally need to turn to VBA/macro solutions (ie,
an add-in that gives the users toolbars to do the needed work).

 

[Guest]

The autolayout has the objects that I need but the exact positions are not
there. U mean it's possible to use VBA to add and position placeholders to
allow users to add whatever media they want to insert? Is there any good
sites on powerpoint VBA? Thanks alot for ur help!

 

[Guest]

The existing autolayout has the objects that I need but they are not at the
exact position I need them to be.
You mean it's possible to use VBA to insert and position the placeholders to
allow users?
Thanks for you reply!
Keith!

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

The autolayout has the objects that I need but the exact positions are not
there. U mean it's possible to use VBA to add and position placeholders to
allow users to add whatever media they want to insert?

Not exactly, but you could use VBA to create a new slide based on the Autolayout that
includes the placeholders you need them move the placeholders on the slide to the
size and position you want.

Is there any good
sites on powerpoint VBA? Thanks alot for ur help!

Have a look at the VBA Programming section of the PPT FAQ at www.pptfaq.com

 

[Guest]

Yea! I managed to use VBA to select the respective autolayout and reposition
the placeholders like what u said. But the problem now is how can I do
something like the design template where users can see a thumbnail view of
the individual templates and layouts? What do you think if I use a pop up
form with all the thumbnails view of the templates and layouts where users
can click? Or do you have any better ideas?

Thanks & Regards,
Keith!

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Yea! I managed to use VBA to select the respective autolayout and reposition
the placeholders like what u said. But the problem now is how can I do
something like the design template where users can see a thumbnail view of
the individual templates and layouts? What do you think if I use a pop up
form with all the thumbnails view of the templates and layouts where users
can click? Or do you have any better ideas?

That's one approach, and if you have a lot of layouts to show the users, it's a
pretty good one. On the other hand, if there are only a few, a toolbar with a
button for each layout type is simpler (for you to create) and simpler (for
them to use).

 

[Guest]

Hmm... ok thanks alot man! I'd have to go and try it out 1st.

Regards,
Keith