Yes, you absolutely can add action buttons in Slide Master view.
Adding action buttons directly to the Slide Master is a powerful technique for ensuring consistency and saving time when creating presentations. As noted, "If you need the same action buttons throughout your presentation, you can add them to all the slides all at once by using the Slide Master View."
Why Add Action Buttons to the Slide Master?
Adding action buttons to the Slide Master offers several key advantages:
- Consistency: Ensures the button appears in the exact same location and has the same formatting on every slide layout linked to that master.
- Efficiency: Instead of manually adding the button to each individual slide, you add it once in the master view, and it automatically appears on all associated slides.
- Easy Updates: If you need to change the action, appearance, or position of the button, you only need to modify it in the Slide Master, and the changes will reflect everywhere.
How It Works
When you insert an action button (like a "Home" button, "Next" button, or a custom shape) into the Slide Master or one of its layouts, it becomes a background element for any slide created using that master or layout. These buttons are functional in presentation mode, allowing navigation or other actions as defined.
Practical Uses
Action buttons in the Slide Master are commonly used for:
- Navigation: Adding "Home," "Back," or "Next" buttons that appear on every slide to help users navigate the presentation easily.
- Information: Linking to an index slide or a key information slide from anywhere in the presentation.
- Branding: Placing consistent buttons that align with company branding or presentation design.
By leveraging the Slide Master, you streamline the process of adding repetitive elements like action buttons, making your presentation design more efficient and consistent.
