- Open your presentation in Google Slides.
- Select the slide where you want to change the background color.
- In the top menu, click background.
- In the Color section, click the color box.
- Choose the background color you want.
- To use a custom color, open Custom, add your color, and click OK.
- Click Done to apply it to the current slide.
How to Add Background Color in Google Slides
Walk through this interactive demo to learn how to add background color in Google Slides.
📌 Why this matters
Why This Matters
Adding background colors transforms your slides from generic templates into branded, cohesive presentations that reflect your organization's visual identity. Beyond basic aesthetics, background colors create visual hierarchy and improve readability by providing proper contrast for your text and graphics. When you apply colors consistently across slides using the theme feature, you establish professional continuity that helps audiences focus on your content rather than getting distracted by inconsistent design elements. This small change significantly elevates the perceived quality and credibility of your presentation.
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