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Friends365
Copper Contributor
Oct 27, 2023

How to add hex codes in Powerpoint

I am doing tonnes of work on Powerpoint using brand colours. I am finding every time I am making a slide I have to manually go in and type the hex code. I know you can add custom colours and set themes but this is not what I want to do. I do not want the slide changing automatically. Is there any solution of where I can add the hex codes so I can literally save the colour and click on the colour once to add a certain brand colour to an element or text? 

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    christineafowle
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    Configuring the colors on the Slide Master will save you heaps of time in the long run. These configurations will be available each time you create a new deck. Before you begin, it will help to have your brand fonts and colors (RGB or Hex codes) handy.

    Step 1: Open a new presentation.
    Step 2: Select: View → Slide Master
    Step 3: Select: Colors
    Step 4: Select: Customize Colors
    Step 5: Name your color palette
    Step 6: Select a Background or Accent color (A-1 through A-6) to edit
    Step 7: Select More Colors
    Step 8: Enter the Hex or RGB code and press OK

    ◼ The first four background colors effect the pre-formatted Background Styles. Using black for Dark 1 & white for Light 1 is usually a good idea. The other two can be flexible.

    ◻ Accents 1-6 will be available for use on the Layouts and front facing slides. These should be set as your primary brand colors.

    Step 9: Repeat for all six Accents and select Save

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