Change the background of a slide

Written by Figma Man

Updated at June 19th, 2025

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Before you Start

Who can use this feature

Available on any plan

Anyone with can edit access to a slide deck can change the background of a slide

You can set the background of a slide to a single color, gradient, or image.

To change the background:

Do one of the following:
- Slide view: Click outside the slide to deselect everything
- Grid view: Use the blue handle to select the slide you want to update
In the Background section of the right sidebar, choose single color, gradient, or image.
Use the color or media picker to set the new background.

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