The easiest way is to click Format > Background.
Click the drop down and select Fill Effects.
Select Picture tab.
Click "Select Picture".
Search for the picture you want and click OK.
Lastly, click Apply (on a single slide) or Apply to all (on all slides).
You can also click View > Master > Slide Master.
In Master View, click Insert > Pictures > From File...
Select an image and adjust the size.
Close Master View.
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PowerPoint Heaven - The Power to Animate
Contains tutorials on creating amazing animations for your PowerPoint
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