Templates apply formatting and layout styles to your PowerPoint presentation. For example, Microsoft offers templates for creating agendas, business cards, proposals and resumes. Normally ...

Every presentation you make with a common template (for example, an earnings report) will have a consistent appearance. Microsoft PowerPoint has several predefined themes and templates.

Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. Microsoft PowerPoint offers many templates to kickstart your projects — and you can adjust these presets with a few easy clicks.