Ampler starts a new presentation from a slide master saved in your library, so every deck begins on an approved template instead of PowerPoint’s blank default.
Quick answer: Click New Presentation (Ctrl+Shift+N) on the Ampler ribbon, select the slide master to use, and click New presentation — the deck opens on that template.
How to use it
Pick a slide master from your library and start the deck on it.
- Click New Presentation (Ctrl+Shift+N) on the Ampler ribbon.
- Select the slide master to use.
- Click New presentation or press Enter.
You can also add slide masters to your library, apply a master to the current presentation, set a default, or change the resolution from the same place.
Keyboard shortcut
New Presentation is Ctrl+Shift+N by default; you can reassign it in the Ampler Settings → Shortcuts.
Why use it
Starting from PowerPoint’s blank template means importing or rebuilding the house style every time. Starting from a saved slide master means the new deck is on-brand from the first slide — correct fonts, colours, and layouts already in place.
How consultants use it
Firms run on standardised templates, and a deck that doesn’t start from the approved master is off-brand before a word is written. Starting from the library master enforces the standard. Three conventions apply:
- Every deck starts on-brand: the approved master carries the fonts, colours, and layouts.
- One source for the template: masters live in the library, so everyone builds on the same one.
- Set the default once: the standard master can be the default so new decks are correct automatically.
Starting from a library master keeps the whole team on one template.
Tips & best practices
- Save your firm’s masters to the library so they’re always a click away.
- Set the standard master as default so new decks open correct.
- Apply a master to an existing deck to bring an off-brand file back in line.
Availability
Included in Ampler for PowerPoint and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop PowerPoint.
Frequently asked questions
How do you start a PowerPoint from a saved template?
Click New Presentation (Ctrl+Shift+N) on the Ampler ribbon and select a slide master from your library. The deck opens on that template.
How do you keep every deck on the same template?
Save the approved slide master to your library and start new decks from it — or set it as the default so new presentations use it automatically.
Can you apply a slide master to an existing presentation?
Yes. From the same New Presentation panel you can apply a library master to the current deck.