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# Introduction

A **master page** is used to create a consistent layout throughout your entire presentation. By adding a master page, you can define a page layout that will be shown as a background for all other pages where the master page is enabled.

When using a master page, **it will remain active and visible during playback**, even when switching between normal pages. This means that if your master page contains dynamic content such as videos or scrolling text, these will **continue running** as you move from one page to another.

If you need some pages to have a different layout, you can disable the master page for those specific pages.

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## In this section

**Creating a master page**\
How to add a new master page to your presentation, defining a common layout for use across multiple pages.

**Importing an existing master page**\
How to reuse a master page from another presentation by importing it into your current presentation.

**Switching between the master page and normal pages**\
How to navigate to the master page to design shared elements, and how to return to editing normal pages.

**Removing the master page**\
How to delete the master page from your presentation if you decide not to use it anymore.

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## Important notes

* When using a master page, **its elements remain active and running during playback**. For example, if the master page contains a video, it will continue playing even when switching to other pages.
* Master pages are ideal for elements such as:
  * Background images or colors
  * Company logos
  * Scrolling messages or news tickers
  * Clocks or dynamic time displays
  * Video loops used as a decorative background
* If you do **not want the master page shown on a specific page**, you can turn off the "Show the Master Page on the Background of this Page" option in that page's **Style Properties**.