Step 1: Select the Template Option
From PowerPoint's opening dialog box, click the Design Template option and click OK. If the dialog box is unavailable, select File, New to open the New Presentation dialog box. 
Step 2: Preview a Template
Click the Design Templates tab to view the available designs. Select a template, and the Preview area displays a sample of the design. 
Step 3: Select a Template
To choose a template, double-click its name, or select it and click OK. 
Step 4: Choose a Layout
The New Slide dialog box appears for you to choose a layout for the slide. Click the Auto Layout you want to use and click OK (or double-click the layout example). 
