When you change Background Style of the Slide Master, the Background Style for all dependent Slide Layouts will also change. However, it is not necessary for all your Slide Layouts to possess the same Background Style as the Slide Master.
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Microsoft Windows
Change Background Styles for Slide Layouts in PowerPoint 2016
Change Background Styles for Slide Layouts in PowerPoint 2013
Change Background Styles for Slide Layouts in PowerPoint 2010
Apple Mac
Change Background Styles for Slide Layouts in PowerPoint 2016
Change Background Styles for Slide Layouts in PowerPoint 2011
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