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How to Change Layout Color in Google Slides

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to update the background color of a slide layout in Google Slides.

Quick summary

Changing the layout color in Google Slides lets you customize the background of individual slides or apply it across your entire presentation theme. Use the built-in Change background option under the Slide menu to pick any color in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. In the left sidebar, click the slide thumbnail you want to edit.
  2. In the top menu, click Slide.
  3. From the dropdown menu, select Change background.
  4. In the Background window, click the color dropdown next to Color.
  5. Choose the color you want to apply.
  6. Click Done to apply it to the selected slide, or click Add to theme to apply it across the presentation.
  7. Your layout color will now be updated.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing slide layout colors in Google Slides helps presenters create visually consistent, on-brand presentations without advanced design skills. The Change Background feature gives users instant control over individual slide backgrounds or the entire presentation theme, making it easy to match company colors or highlight key sections. This built-in capability eliminates the need for third-party tools, streamlining the design workflow directly inside Google Slides. For teams and educators alike, mastering background color changes ensures polished, professional decks every time.
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