How to Change Layout Color in Google Slides

Quick summary

Changing the layout color in Google Slides lets you customize the background of individual slides or apply it across your entire presentation theme. Use the built-in Change background option under the Slide menu to pick any color in just a few clicks.

Steps

1. In the left sidebar, click the slide thumbnail you want to edit.
2. In the top menu, click Slide.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Change background.
4. In the Background window, click the color dropdown next to Color.
5. Choose the color you want to apply.
6. Click Done to apply it to the selected slide, or click Add to theme to apply it across the presentation.
7. Your layout color will now be updated.