How do I change the default background color in PowerPoint?

1. Open your presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint.
2. On the Home tab in the Ribbon, click the Design tab.
3. On the right column, select the desired background style.
4. To further customize the background click Format Background.
5. A Format Background menu will appear on the right column.
6. Select the Fill tab
7. Select the desired background color.

Follow these steps to change the default background color of your PowerPoint presentation: