How to create own template for Sway

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How to create own template for Sway

Anonymous

I have some viewers of my sway that are dyslexic so I want to change the default background of the Sway from White to Cream which should make it more readable for them. Is there a way to customise my template further than just using the stock templates to achieve this?

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Hello Gary,

Welcome to Microsoft support community!

Creating a template in Microsoft Sway allows you to reuse a consistent design and layout for multiple projects. Here’s how you can do it:

Start creating

You can create a new Sway from scratch, from content in an existing file, or from a topic.

Select Get started.
On the Welcome to Sway page, select one of the following:
- Create New - to start from scratch.
- Start from a topic - to have Sway provide base content for you. Type your topic in the Enter a topic box, and then select Create outline. **Note:**If Sway can’t find enough public data for the topic, Sway suggests related topics. Select the most relevant topic, and then select Create Outline.
- Start from a document - to import content from an existing file. Browse to and select the file, and then select Open.

Composite screenshot of the Welcome To Sway screen and the QuickStarter topic entry pane. Get to know the Storyline

The Storyline is where you type, insert, edit, and format the content that tells your story. Here are some Storyline basics:

Content is arranged in sequential order by adding “cards.”
Each card holds the type of content you want—such as text, images, videos, and even Office documents.
You can rearrange the cards at any time to suit your needs.

Give your Sway a title

Select the Title your Sway placeholder text shown in the first card on the Storyline.
Type a short but meaningful description of what your Sway is all about.

**Note:**When you create a Sway based on a topic or document, the title is prepopulated for you based on the topic or file name.

If you're still having trouble after following these steps, please contact us for more information, or feel free to contact us if you encounter any errors. Use these links to quickly access the support resources you need. If you have more questions or need more help.

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Shelby_7891| Microsoft Community Support Specialist