Learn how to create a simple 2UP template which will give you a glimpse into the endless possibilities and versatility of the Template Editor
- Click the Library button
- Click Template Editor
- Select the Library where you want to save the new template and click the New button
- Name your template (try to keep it similar with your naming convention) and click the Create button
- Click the Open Microsoft PowerPoint button
- Use the straight line shape under Shapes to set your template borders
- Setup outside borders around the entire slide and also use the lines to begin setting the structure of our 2UP - DT template (you can change the line color and weight to your desired settings)
- Using the box shape, color and text box, create a slide header and add your team name
- On the PQD sidebar, notice for Group No it starts at 1, this is a DT template for drawing and title, select the Drawing and Title checkboxes and click the Add button
- You will notice it places a drawing and title grouping within your main slide drawing area
- You will want to click in the white space of the slide to deselect your title and drawing, move the title into the title area and resize the box to fill the space - then you will repeat for the drawing box
- You will click the Add button on the PQD sidebar again and repeat those steps
- Move and resize the second title and drawing boxes to get the desired outcome
- Close the Template Editor window
- Click on Select Template on the PQD ribbon bar menu
- Find and select your new template and click the Update button
- Add 2 drawing to ensure you get the desired outcome
