Microsoft. You can change the background to anything you like if you're using Powerpoint to create presentations: a picture, a color, a gradient, or even an in-motion video. You'll know the best ...

To change the background of your PowerPoint slides to one of the four available options, start by right-clicking a slide or going to the "Design" tab in the top menu bar.

This feature can also give a little extra umph to a school presentation — for example, a presentation on America in the '60s could be enhanced by the addition of some Motown music in the background.