Enabling Design Ideas in PowerPoint 2016

Design Ideas is a feature in PowerPoint 2016 that helps users create visually appealing presentations by offering design suggestions and automated layout options. This tool analyzes the content of your slides and proposes design layouts, ensuring that your presentation looks professional and engaging. To use this feature, you need to ensure it's enabled in your PowerPoint settings. Here's a detailed guide on how to enable and use Design Ideas in PowerPoint 2016:

1. Open PowerPoint 2016: Start by launching PowerPoint 2016 on your computer.
2. Go to the File Menu: Click on the ‘File’ tab in the top-left corner of the window.
3. Select Options: From the menu on the left, choose ‘Options’ to open the PowerPoint Options dialog box.
4. Navigate to the General Tab: In the Options dialog box, ensure you are on the ‘General’ tab.
5. Enable Design Ideas: Scroll down to the section labeled ‘PowerPoint Designer’ and check the box next to ‘Automatically show me design ideas.’
6. Apply and Close: Click ‘OK’ to apply the changes and close the Options dialog box.
7. Using Design Ideas: Once enabled, create or open a presentation, and PowerPoint will automatically suggest design ideas based on the content of your slides. You can select a suggested design to apply it to your slides.
8. Additional Settings: You can also manage Design Ideas settings under the ‘Design’ tab by clicking on ‘Design Ideas’ to review and choose from available suggestions.

Design Ideas can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your presentations, saving time and effort while ensuring a polished look.