The “Handout Master” is used to control the layout of:

PowerPoint provides master views to customize the appearance and layout of different components of a presentation, including printed materials. The Handout Master is specifically used to control the layout and design of printed copies of slides for the audience. This master allows you to customize elements such as the number of slides per page, the placement of headers, footers, dates, and page numbers on the printed handouts. It ensures that the physical materials distributed to your audience are professional, consistent, and easy to follow, effectively complementing the on-screen presentation.

• The Slide Master controls the layout of individual slides within the presentation.
• The Notes Master controls the layout of printed speaker notes.
• The Handout Master affects how the title slide only appears when printed as part of a handout, not its on-screen design, which is controlled by the Slide Master.