Frequently Asked Questions
Compatibility/Formats
Purchasing/Downloading
Installing Our Products
How To Use Templates
Templates vs. Backgrounds - What's the Difference?
Running Presentations From CD
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Compatibility/Formats
Are your products compatible with my PowerPoint version?
Our products work with PowerPoint 97, PowerPoint 2000, and
PowerPoint 2002 (or XP).
Is my computer and software compatible with
PowerPoint Templates Pro?
Our Products are compatible with Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP
& Mac. Operating systems and PowerPoint Versions: 97, 2000 or
2002. Backgrounds may be used with all PowerPoint versions.
What File Format is the download?
The download is a zipped folder (.zip) containing a folder of
templates (native POT format), a folder of Backgrounds
(.jpg at 72 dpi), and help files explaining how to install.
What are the Terms of Use under our License?
Your download includes a Single User License. For Special Rates
on Multi-user licensing (such as educational or corporate use)
contact us at licensing@powerpointtemplatepro.com.You cannot
resell our templates in any form. Each template and background
file is copyright protected Under U.S. Law.
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Purchasing/Downloading
How Fast can I begin using Templates and Backgrounds?
Right Now! You can download products immediately after
purchase. But if you would also like a hard copy on CD it is
available for an additional $4.95 + shipping and handling.
Troubleshooting your Download
I can’t seem to find my download. Where is it?
By default, your download should be found in the "My Documents"
folder (unless the default folder has been changed). If the
Download is not there, please go to "Search" under your "Start" button. There you can search for ".zip" (all of our downloads end
in .zip). The name of your download should be similar to one of
the following file names: vol1_temp15.zip (for single templates), temp_vol1.zip (for template volumes), temp_collection.zip (for
the entire template colllection).
I can’t open my download file (.zip)?
You need decompression software, don't worry, it's free to use.
Go to: http://www.winzip.com/downhome.htm. Here you can
download shareware that will help you open the .zip file.
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Installing Templates & Backgrounds
Where do I put the PowerPoint Template Files?
In your download there are Powerpoint Template Files (.pot).
To install them, simply move those folders to:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\ .pot files
How can I browse through the templates or backgrounds
outside of PowerPoint?
For fast access to the Gallery/Thumbnail files, open the
readme file that comes with your download.  You’ll find
a link to a browser based (html) thumbnail gallery.
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How to Use Templates
How do I apply a template to my existing presentation?
1. Open your presentation.
1. Select Apply Design Template from the Format menu.
2. Select the template you want and click Apply.
How do I apply a template to a new presentation?
1. Select New from the File menu.
1. Select Apply Design Template from the Format menu.
2. Select the template you want and click Apply
How do I use the print slides to print handouts?
For Color Printer:
1. Select the slide(s) you want to print from your presentation.
2. Click Format menu and select Background.
3. Under Background Fill, click the down arrow, Fill Affects,
then click the Picture tab.
4. Click Select Picture, find the folder with the print slide
you want, and then click the file name, and click OK.
5. To apply changes to the current slide, click Apply.
For all slides, click Apply To All.

For B/W Printer:
The directions below start out by making a copy of your presentation.This way you will have one copy for presenting
and one copy used strictly for printing.

1. Click the File menu and select Save As...
2. Create a new name for this copy of your presentation (like: my_presentation_copy.pot) and push OK.
3. Click the View menu and select Master and then select Slide Master.
4. Click the Insert menu then select Picture then selet From File.
5. Select the file ending with "_3.jpg" (example: Turquoise_3.jpg) and click OK.
6. Select the image (by clicking on it) and then click the top
icon in the Drawing Toolbar (draw icon) and select Arrange and
then select Send To Back.
7. Now you can Print and Save this file.

You now have a copy of your presentation you can use strictly
for printing on a black and white printer.
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Templates vs. Backgrounds - What's the Difference?
What’s the difference between templates and backgrounds?
Templates are “pre-made” presentation shells.  When you apply
a template to your presentation, the Title Master and Slide
Master (text slide or secondary slide) are already available for
you to insert text. The typeface and font color and size are
already set. There is also a print slide available to be used as an alternate background for printing.  (For how to, see this.)

Backgrounds are just the .jpg images sold seperately from our
template volumes. Users who purchase just the backgrounds
should feel comfortable formatting and designing their
presentations from scratch, including:
• Creating title and slide master pages
• Choosing proper placement and size of text
• Selecting the proper typefaces and styles for Headings,
Subheads, and Body copy
• Creating their own custom color palettes, custom bullets, etc.
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Running Presentations from CD
How can I "auto-run" my presentation from a CD?
With the right software, your presentation will automatically
run when you simply insert the CD. Powerpoint alone is not
capable of this. Autorun CD Project Creator by Sonia Coleman
is the best, easy-to-use, Autorun CD application on the market.


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