How do you Insert a WordArt Text Box in PowerPoint?

Adding a WordArt text box to your PowerPoint presentation can make your slides more visually appealing and help highlight key information. Follow these simple steps to insert WordArt into your presentation.

Step 1: Open PowerPoint

1. Launch PowerPoint: Open the Microsoft PowerPoint application on your computer.
2. Open or Create Presentation: Either open an existing presentation by clicking File -> Open, or create a new presentation by selecting File -> New.

Step 2: Select the Slide

1. Choose a Slide: Navigate to the slide where you want to insert the WordArt text box by clicking on the Slide Thumbnail on the left-hand side of the screen.

Step 3: Access the Insert Tab

1. Go to the Insert Tab: Look at the top of the screen for the Ribbon. Click on the Insert tab to access various insert options.

Step 4: Insert WordArt

1. Click on WordArt:
   • In the Insert tab, find the Text group.
   • Click on the WordArt button. A gallery of WordArt styles will appear.

Step 5: Choose a WordArt Style

1. Select a Style: Browse through the gallery and click on the WordArt style that you prefer. This style will be applied to the text you enter.

Step 6: Enter Text

1. Type Your Text: Once you click on a WordArt style, a text box with placeholder text such as “Your text here” will appear.
2. Replace Placeholder Text: Click inside the text box and type your own text to replace the placeholder.

Step 7: Customize Your WordArt

1. Edit Text Formatting:
   • Click on the text box to select it.
   • Use the WordArt Tools Format tab that appears in the Ribbon to customize the text.
   • Options include changing the Text Fill, Text Outline, Text Effects, Font, Size, and more.

Step 8: Resize and Move the WordArt Text Box

1. Resize the Text Box:
   • Click on the edge of the text box to select it. Small circles will appear around the box.
   • Click and drag one of the circles to resize the text box.
2. Move the Text Box:
   • Click on the text box and hold down the mouse button.
   • Drag the box to the desired location on your slide.

Step 9: Final Adjustments

1. Fine-Tune Placement:
   • Use arrow keys for precise adjustments to the text box position if needed.
2. Review Your Slide:
   • Ensure the WordArt text box complements your slide’s layout and content.

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