Hi!

I'm trying to create templates in powerpoint for a client. I wish them to consist och a background photo with some semi transparent graphics on top.

I have created placeholders for everything and played out my graphics on top of the image placeholder, some simple squares with low opacity.



When I use this layout, insert an image in the placeholder the image arranges itself to be on the front, blocking my graphics. And I cannot send the image to the back because the graphics in the template stays in the background.

How do I create a template where the client can change the image in the background whilst keeping some semi transparent graphics on top of it?

Thank you!

Simple answer is you cannot. Graphics on a master always show behind placeholders. You can try adding a text placeholder in front of the picture placeholder, change default text to a space and add a transparent fill.

This is not really a good solution for clients though.
A They can add text unexpectedly
B If they add a picture to the picture placeholder ant then delete it to add another it will jump back to the front

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