Hi guys, I have a blank slide master and a layout master. The layout master has 3 objects on it with the following sorting order on the timeline:
Placeholder for background image - at the back
A simple shape - on top
Placeholder for text ontop of the shape - first on the timeline
The issue is - when I create a slide derived from this layout and add the background image to it - it covers my simple shape! I don't understand why as it's set up to be right at the back of the simple shape, not in front, the stacking order does not seem to match the master. Please can anyone assist?
If you're placing images or backgrounds on a slide itself, that will sit above slide master elements and therefore cover other elements. If you are looking to include different backgrounds for different slides, what about making a number of master layouts using those images so that you could apply them slide by slide instead of trying to place that image in the placeholder? You can read more about slide masters here.
Thanks for sharing the image! The other option would be moving the objects on the slide so the media fits. For example, moving the logo so it's not hidden by the media.
If I misunderstood your question, please let me know!
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In which way do you put your background image? As background using right mouse->format background->fill or just insert picture and set on the bottom?
In the Slide Master tab > Insert Placeholder > Picture...send to bottom of timeline
Because I need the background to change depending on what slide the user is on, so it needs to be dynamic, that's why I've used placeholder.
Hi Mazz,
If you're placing images or backgrounds on a slide itself, that will sit above slide master elements and therefore cover other elements. If you are looking to include different backgrounds for different slides, what about making a number of master layouts using those images so that you could apply them slide by slide instead of trying to place that image in the placeholder? You can read more about slide masters here.
Thanks Ashley, that makes sense.
Hi everyone, i have same issue with Mazz but proposed solition is not fit for me because i have 40 videos. Any other solition for me? Thanks alot.
Hello Oz!
Thanks for sharing the image! The other option would be moving the objects on the slide so the media fits. For example, moving the logo so it's not hidden by the media.
If I misunderstood your question, please let me know!
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