# Templates

## What are templates?

Templates are existing presentation designs that Plus AI has been trained on. You can use templates when [generating a presentation](/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation.md), [inserting](/ai-for-presentations/insert-a-single-slide.md) a single slide, and [remixing](/ai-for-presentations/remix-slides.md) slides.

<figure><img src="/files/ZY4EQGeKwHTuBRmTF0jk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choosing a template when creating a presentation with Plus AI</p></figcaption></figure>

Using a template is the easiest way to create a more visually distinct presentation than the default Plus AI designs, which are meant to be simple and minimal.

<figure><img src="/files/Yx99aji8tlPh9NPJgMjM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Comparing presentation generated using a template vs the default Plus AI designs.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Using templates

You can use templates when [creating a new presentation](/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation.md) and editing ([insert](/ai-for-presentations/insert-a-single-slide.md) and [remix](/ai-for-presentations/remix-slides.md)).

### New presentation

Open the Plus add-on in Google Slides (Extensions > Plus AI for Google Slides > New Presentation).

Select **Use a template** mode. Choose your template. You can click on the thumbnail to see a preview of all the slide designs. Click **Use template** when you're ready to start.

<figure><img src="/files/1WqKQpsGoOTSDOXN6ZKQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Previewing a template in the Plus AI add-on</p></figcaption></figure>

Once you've selected a template, you can still toggle between [Start from scratch](/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation/use-a-prompt.md), [Text to presentation](/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation/upload-a-file.md), and [Slide by slide](/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation/slide-by-slide.md) modes. Templates will work with all three.

<figure><img src="/files/reDHFXvTUXKHhp1Z2k5D" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can toggle between all the modes of generating a presentation after you've selected a template.</p></figcaption></figure>

Enter your prompt, paste your text, or upload your files as you would normally do. [Learn more about generating a presentation.](/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation.md)

### Editing an existing presentation with templates

Templates also work with [Insert](/ai-for-presentations/insert-a-single-slide.md) and [Remix](/ai-for-presentations/remix-slides.md). Select the template you want to use and you can see previews of each slide design available.&#x20;

⚠️ Templates are not compatible with [custom themes](/ai-for-presentations/custom-branding.md). If we detect that your presentation was generated using a template, the "Design" tab will not be available in the Edit sidebar.

<figure><img src="/files/KiuV4Fm4M4faxmIp96ye" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can use templates with Insert and Remix</p></figcaption></figure>

## FAQ

### How are templates different than custom branding?

Templates are not currently compatible with [custom branding](/ai-for-presentations/custom-branding.md).&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Reach out to us if you want to customize an existing template with your brand colors, fonts, and logo. We offer a "semi-custom" solution that is more affordable for small teams than our Enterprise solution.
{% endhint %}

### How do I upload a custom template?

Custom template upload is currently in beta in Google Slides.

Custom template upload only works well for templates that primarily contain text and images. Templates with lots of special slide types — charts, icons, diagrams — can be manually converted as part of our Enterprise solution.

{% hint style="info" %}
👉 If you're interested in seeing an Enterprise demo, [get in touch](/help/contact-us.md) with us.
{% endhint %}

### Can you add a new template for \_\_\_\_ ?

Yes, we'll be adding more templates over time and are taking requests. [Contact us](/help/contact-us.md) if you have specific suggestions.


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