Sharing Themes

To share a custom Theme with another computer, keep in mind that a Theme consists of four files.

  • The .thmx file, which is the main Theme file

  • An XML file for the Theme colors

  • An XML file for the Theme fonts

  • An XML file for the Theme effects

If you copy just the .thmx file to another computer, that Theme will be available from the Themes galleries in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on that computer. However, Theme font, color, and effects will not be visible on those galleries as separate entities unless the XML files related to those fonts, colors, or effects also exist on the destination computer (such as when built-in options are used).

Similarly, you can copy just a set of custom Theme colors to another computer without taking its related ...

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