How do I set the layout of and add placeholders to templates?

[Keith]

I realised templates only allow me to set the background settings. But I need
to set as templates like there will be a title text box at the top, 1 image
placeholder (where users can add in any picture they want) at the left side
of the slide and a big main area for user to click to add chart (either bar,
pie or line). Is it possible to do such things in powerpoint?

 

[Sonia]

You cannot add placeholders or create new auto layouts in PowerPoint. The
closest you can get is to create a normal slide that is laid out the way you
want and then copy-paste-edit as needed.
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Sonia Coleman
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials
http://www.soniacoleman.com

 

[Keith]

The autolayout has the objects that I need but the exact positions are not
there. U mean it's possible to use VBA to add and position placeholders to
allow users to add whatever media they want to insert? Is there any good
sites on powerpoint VBA? Thanks alot for ur help!

 

[Keith]

The existing autolayout has the objects that I need but they are not at the
exact position I need them to be.
You mean it's possible to use VBA to insert and position the placeholders to
allow users?
Thanks for you reply!
Keith!

 

[Keith]

Yea! I managed to use VBA to select the respective autolayout and reposition
the placeholders like what u said. But the problem now is how can I do
something like the design template where users can see a thumbnail view of
the individual templates and layouts? What do you think if I use a pop up
form with all the thumbnails view of the templates and layouts where users
can click? Or do you have any better ideas?

Thanks & Regards,
Keith!

 

[Keith]

Hmm... ok thanks alot man! I'd have to go and try it out 1st.

Regards,
Keith