Advantages in using a well crafted PPT template
Primero = consistency in look & feel
Segundo = ease of use

What does a PowerPoint template consist of:

• well designed background images with proper context, contrast , illumination, clarity (more than one slide master is possible, depending on the version of PowerPoint (PPT) used)
• master slides that automatically format your text for: font type, size, colour, leading, paragraph spacing, bullet attributes, tab settings
• builds and transitions can be preprogrammed reducing the temptation to introduce too many weird (and often annoying) combinations
• company/organization logo will look more than just plopped in a corner somewhere
• customized colour palette, following /limiting colour use to branding specifications
• defaults set for additional text boxes' font attributes
• object, shapes and lines will have their defaults set, but can easily be edited if required
• standard set for graph style and colour

How can it save time/expense

• insert a new slide with a mouse click, and it already contains all the elements necessary for that specific layout, but follows the look and feel
• preformatted layout types: title slide, bullet slide, chart/table slide, graph slide, image slide, final slide
• preformatted slide designs accessed at a mouse click
• eliminates the need to repeat complex formatting settings for each slide (i.e., font type, size, colour, style, placement, spacing...)
• template can be re-used for many more events
• imported slides take on the look of the new template and only require a few mouse clicks for consistency of look

How can it keep consistency

• by using a properly designed template you eliminate discrepancies from slide to slide
• more than one user can input information into a project without compromising its look
• defaults set for font attributes, curbing temptation to use too many different fonts within a series of slides
• curbs some desires to fill all available white space with stuff!
• reduces tendency to use fonts smaller than 18 point, saving eyesight test for last row audience members
• Removes some of the frustration involved when dealing with MS PowerPoint - the software!
• Somewhat saves you from the junk-drawer effect! (as long as you're willing to abide by its suggestions)
• Do you have doubts about the quality of your PowerPoint template... or don't even have one? Feel free to copy and paste the above text into an email message to the colleague/boss that needs convincing.