# How To Change the Presentation Background in Keynote

<p class="callout success">Difficulty - Easy</p>

### Step 1 - Open the "Document Format" Menu

Select the paint brush in the top right of your screen to change the formatting.

<p class="callout info">Make sure no other items are selected when opening the menu.</p>

[![Change-Keynote-Background-Step-1.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-background-step-1.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-background-step-1.png)

### Step 2 - Select "Background Settings"

In the menu just opened, select "Background".

[![Change-Keynote-Background-Step-2.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-background-step-2.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-background-step-2.png)

### Step 3 - Select a New Background

Select a mode for your background (Standard or Dynamic) and select your desired background.

<p class="callout info">Dynamic backgrounds change throughout the presentation.</p>

[![Change-Keynote-Background-Step-3.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-background-step-3.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-background-step-3.png)