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50 Best Manuscript-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 50 best manuscript templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The manuscript-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your manuscript-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with manuscript - Slide deck enhanced with concept or conceptual old vintage paper background set or collection isolated on black background ideal for antique grunge texture retro aged ancient dirty frame manuscript or material designs background and a soft green colored foreground

Concept Conceptual Old Vintage Paper

In the heart of every vintage store or dusty library, there lies a treasure trove of paper scraps and parchment pages waiting to be transformed into a unique design. The Sidebar Title is your gateway to this world of texture and print, where parchment and scrapbook elements come alive. This template is designed for those who crave a retro aesthetic with an edgy twist, featuring four How To slides that will get you up and running quickly. However, the real magic begins on Slide 1, where you can choose from high resolution images to set the tone for your design. Slide 1, the Featured Background with Parchment Texture, is your canvas for creating a crumpled or textured look. You can choose from various background options, such as an ancient scroll or a vintage map, to add an extra layer of depth to your design. This slide allows you to experiment with different textures and patterns to create a one of a kind layout. The Four Arrows Layout is a staple in any designer's toolkit, featuring four arrows that can be arranged in various ways to create a unique composition. You can place these arrows above or below the background image, using them as a frame for your design or creating a centered element around your text. For example, imagine having an " Antique Scroll" slide with a distressed texture and a vintage font, featuring illustrations of old books and scrolls. You could also include a "Frame" slide with a textured border, showcasing a beautiful antique picture frame. The possibilities are endless when working with the Sidebar Title template and its accompanying high resolution images.

Presentation with manuscript - Audience pleasing presentation design consisting of concept or conceptual old vintage paper background set or collection isolated on black background ideal for antique grunge texture retro aged ancient dirty frame manuscript or material designs backdrop and a mint green colored foreground

Concept Conceptual Old Vintage Paper

Imagine a powerpoint template that transports you to a world of vintage charm, where parchment pages whisper secrets to the scrapbook maker and empty frames hang precariously on the wall. This Sidebar Title template is a design Name that will elevate your presentation to new heights, setting it apart from the crowd and leaving a lasting impression. With Widescreen format and Tan color palette, this template screams aged textures, crumpled edges, and parchment paper. The result is an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of old manuscripts or grunge inspired illustrations. In this Sandbox environment you can use images high resolution for the background Featuring high quality content that adds depth and visual interest to your presentation. You can also Incorporate a Background With subtle animations to make it engaging. With our Sidebar Title template, having a Theme of is simply Enhanced With some great design elements such as the scroll like text on the header, or the textured paper background Creating an immersive experience for the viewer. Having a Theme of is ideal for presentations that require a touch of elegance and sophistication while still conveying your message.

Presentation with manuscript - Cool new slide set with horizontal manuscript rough roll backdrop and a coral colored foreground

Horizontal Manuscript Rough Roll Parchment

Imagine stepping into a world where the art of traditional craftsmanship meets modern technology, and the result is a stunning visual masterpiece that transports you to a bygone era. The Corner Title template, designed specifically for CrystalGraphics, is your gateway to this unique design experience. This template features a high resolution background image a horizontal manuscript, rough roll of parchment paper with dirty edges which provides a rich texture and depth to your presentation. The Peru color palette adds warmth and sophistication, perfectly capturing the essence of traditional craftsmanship. To enhance the overall look and feel, we've included several keywords such as "parchment", "torn", and "blank" that will guide your audience through a narrative of creation and transformation. As you begin creating with this template, consider how you can feature it in a way that showcases its unique features perhaps by including a background with the parchment texture or having a theme of traditional craftsmanship to draw inspiration from. This template is also designed to be easy to use, especially for those who are new to graphic design. And the best part? It's downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it simple to incorporate into your work. With its unique blend of traditional and modern elements, this template offers a one of a kind look that will leave your audience in awe. Whether you're creating a presentation for a business meeting or a creative project, the Corner Title template is sure to enhance your message and leave a lasting impression.

Presentation with manuscript - PPT theme having scientific manuscript - chemical theme background and a white colored foreground

Chemical Theme

The Corner Title template is designed to grab attention with its unique chemical theme, featuring high resolution images that will transport you into the world of molecular structures and complex reactions. This template is perfect for college students, medical professionals, and anyone looking to enhance their study sessions or presentations with a professional and engaging design. The Corner Title template is available in Widescreen format, ensuring that your content is perfectly scaled across different devices. The Lavender color palette provides a soothing and calming atmosphere, while the keywords "college", "symbol", "medical", "study", and "education" will help you create presentations that are relevant to these topics. The template includes four How To slides at the start of the deck to get you up and running quickly, but don't worry, they're not too complicated. The Content with Caption Layout slide is a great place to showcase your content in a visually appealing way, featuring images or graphics that complement your text perfectly. For example, you could include a high resolution image of a molecular structure on the Background With slide, and have a caption that explains what it represents. The template is also downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your favorite presentation software. Featuring a background with a subtle gradient effect, this template has everything you need to create engaging presentations that will leave your audience impressed. Having a theme of professional and modern, the Corner Title template is sure to enhance your study sessions or presentations with its unique chemical theme. The Enhanced With slide allows you to add more features such as animations, transitions, and effects to make your presentation stand out from the crowd. Whether you're creating a lecture on chemistry or a study guide for medical students, this template has everything you need to create an engaging and

Presentation with manuscript - Amazing slide deck having concept or conceptual old vintage paper background set or collection isolated on black background ideal for antique grunge texture retro aged ancient dirty frame manuscript or material designs backdrop and a yellow colored foreground

Concept Conceptual Old Vintage Paper

In the realm of vintage inspired design, where textures and patterns come alive on the page, we present to you Sidebar Title, a captivating template that will transport your audience to a bygone era. ThisSidebar Title is designed for those who crave a unique aesthetic, one that seamlessly blends old world charm with modern functionality. TheSidebar Title boasts a distinctive Burly Wood Colored color palette, evoking the warmth and character of aged parchment and scrapbook pages. The template's high resolution images are carefully curated to create a rich, textured background that invites exploration. Featuring intricate details and subtle imperfections, this design is sure to captivate your audience. TheSidebar Title is perfectly suited for presentations that require a touch of nostalgia or a dash of retro flair. Its compatibility with Google Slides ensures seamless integration into your existing workflow. With its downloadable format and Googlescript support, you can easily incorporate this template into your content. As an added bonus, the Sidebar Title includes four How To slides to help you get up and running quickly. These slides provide a comprehensive guide on how to customize the template, including features such as Including a Background With and Having a Theme of Enhanced With.

Presentation with manuscript - Slide deck with manuscript - old paper texture background background and a cream colored foreground

Old Paper Texture Background

Imagine holding a vintage parchment book in your hands, its yellowed pages crackling as you run your fingers over the worn paper texture, inviting you to unleash your creativity. This is what the Wide Title template promises a stunning Widescreen design that transports you to an old world wonderland of parchment and blankness. This template features a warm Wheat color palette that evokes the feeling of a rustic, high resolution image from a vintage camera. The template includes a Background With 4 How To slides to get you up and running quickly, but we won't reveal those details here let's just say they're designed to help you create visually stunning presentations in no time. But what really sets this template apart is its theme of featuring the beauty of nature including a background with a subtle yellow glow that adds depth and warmth to your slides. And with Enhanced With images, such as a majestic landscape or a stylized illustration, you can add texture and interest to your design. The Wide Title template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your presentation software of choice. This means you can get started right away, without any technical headaches simply download the template, choose the Widescreen format, and start creating.

Presentation with manuscript - Audience pleasing presentation theme consisting of sample of chinese calligraphic manuscript backdrop and a colored foreground

Sample Chinese Calligraphic Manuscript

From the moment you start exploring this Split Title template, you'll be drawn in by its attention grabbing design. The Widescreen format is perfect for showcasing stunning visuals and giving your audience a immersive experience. This lavender blush colored template is not just visually striking, but also features a unique blend of high resolution images throughout a stunning background, crisp text, and elegant animations that will elevate any presentation to the next level. This Split Title template is more than just a clean design, it's a carefully crafted theme that exudes sophistication and elegance. The rich colors, intricate patterns, and ornate details work together to create an air of refinement and style, making it perfect for corporate presentations, webinars, or even business meetings. The high resolution images will ensure that your content looks sharp on any device, from desktops to laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The template's design is also incredibly versatile, allowing you to incorporate symbols, hieroglyphics, paint, repetition, type, and more into your presentations. For instance, you could feature a beautiful ancient Chinese calligraphic manuscript as the background for your slide, transporting your audience to another time and place. Stairs layout can be used to create a tiered visual effect, adding depth and interest to your content. This template is indeed downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your favorite presentation software. What's more, you're encouraged to enhance the experience by including high quality images from around the world in your slides think stunning landscapes, vibrant cityscapes, or breathtaking wildlife photography. With Split Title as your theme, you'll be well on your way to creating presentations that are truly unforgettable.

▼Key features of this template

  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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    • A well designed PowerPoint template is a file that can tell PowerPoint how to make your ordinary templates look extraordinary. They won’t change what your words or numbers say. But they might change their size, color, font and placement. And, overall, they can give your presentations a professionally-designed look that will give your content more credibility and give you more confidence.

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  • Why should I choose your templates instead of the competition’s?

    • We’ve got a larger selection of professionally-designed PowerPoint templates than anyone else in the world.
    • Each template includes a high-resolution background image or video to visually inspire your audiences while reinforcing your message.
    • Each template includes 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.
    • Our templates are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. And our website lets you preview the slides each way.
    • Our free Template Finder™ plugin lets subscribers select and - with a single click - download and insert our templates into their presentations right from within PowerPoint.
    • We’ve been creating designer presentation templates for over 20 years. During that time we’ve won several awards and 5-star ratings for product quality. See About Us for more.

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    • Sorry but no. You are authorized to download each paid-for template to up to 3 of your personal devices and to use the templates you download in as many presentations as you want. But you are not authorized to share the templates, themselves, with others. That said, we do offer highly discounted site licenses to suit the needs of both small and large teams. Just tell us your needs and we’ll give you a quote!

  • System requirements:

    • The templates use the standard POTX format. So they are compatible with Google Slides and all PC, Mac and mobile devices running any version of PowerPoint from PowerPoint 2007 up through and including Office 365 desktop.
    • Please note: Google Slides does not currently support background videos. It treats them as still images.
    • For PowerPoint for the Web, first open your template into a desktop version of PowerPoint, then save it back out as a PPTX file. Then you can open that in PowerPoint for the Web.

  • How will I get my purchased templates?

    • You may download your selected templates as soon as your payment is received by PayPal. If you purchased an individual template, you will be provided with a download link both onscreen and via email. Just click on that link to begin the download process. If you purchased a subscription, you will receive an email containing a password to use along with your email address to sign in to any of the templates pages on CrystalGraphics.com. Once you are signed in, you can immediately start downloading your selected templates.

  • How do I use my templates after I download them?

    • You can either open a template to start a new presentation or you can add a template to an existing presentation. To open a template, just double click on it or use PowerPoint's File > Open tool. To add a template to an existing presentation, on the Design tab, in the Themes group, click Browse for Themes... then browse to select your template.
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