using

[Andrew Hershon]

Can I use my own graphic files for background other than templates aleady
available?

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Yes,

See
Using and Creating Templates
(PowerPoint 2002 and 2003)
http://www.soniacoleman.com/Tutorials/PowerPoint/using_and_creating_templates.htm

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
free sample templates, tutorials, hints and tips etc
http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com

 

[Sonia]

Sure. See the following:

http://www.soniacoleman.com/Tutorials/PowerPoint/using_and_creating_templates.htm
http://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/ppcreatemp.html

 

[Andrew Hershon]

can I do this in XP?

Sure. See the following:

http://www.soniacoleman.com/Tutorials/PowerPoint/using_and_creating_template
s.htm
http://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/ppcreatemp.html

 

[Sonia]

Yes. XP = 2002. Create a new template that uses your background.