Although there are set template backgrounds in PowerPoint 2000, you can make changes to alter the coloring scheme for them. You can make individual changes, or you can adopt a new color scheme. There are two areas where you can make changes: the scheme and the background.

Slide Color Scheme

If you to to the Format|Slide Color Scheme menu, you get several different schemes that you can choose from.

You can accept any of the suggested schemes shown. It can be applied to individual slides or the entire presentation. You can also click on the Custom tab at the top and make individual changes.

Click on any of the different color sections and change the color as you desire. Once again, you can make the changes for an individual slide or they can affect the entire presenation.

Slide Background

You can also change just the background color without going into the scheme. The Format|Background menu lets you choose the type of color you want.

You can choose one of the existing colors, choose from a large pallete, or do different fill effects.