[header] How to create a powerpoint handout [title] Choose a preformatted handout scheme for a powerpoint handout. [substeps] Open the view tab on the powerpoint toolbar and click the handout master button located in the presentation view group. Click the themes button in the edit themes group and choose a theme from the selection available in the pull-down menu. 
Click the preferred theme to apply it to the handout master. [title] Select a preformatted color scheme for a powerpoint handout.