[header] How to use microsoft office powerpoint [title] Choose between a blank presentation and a template. [step] When you start a new powerpoint file, you can either create a blank presentation or a template. Blank presentations allow you to apply your own style, but this can be a time-consuming process. 
Templates can give your presentation a uniform style, but they may not suit your exact needs. [substeps] You can edit any aspect of a template, so feel free to choose one that mostly matches your vision and tweak it as you see fit.