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
- Launch PowerPoint: Open the Microsoft PowerPoint application on your computer.
- Open or Create Presentation: Either open an existing presentation by clicking
File -> Open
, or create a new presentation by selectingFile -> New
.
Step 2: Select the Slide
- 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
- 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
- Click on WordArt:
- In the Insert tab, find the
Text
group. - Click on the
WordArt
button. A gallery of WordArt styles will appear.
- In the Insert tab, find the
Step 5: Choose a WordArt Style
- 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
- Type Your Text: Once you click on a WordArt style, a text box with placeholder text such as “Your text here” will appear.
- Replace Placeholder Text: Click inside the text box and type your own text to replace the placeholder.
Step 7: Customize Your WordArt
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Fine-Tune Placement:
- Use arrow keys for precise adjustments to the text box position if needed.
- Review Your Slide:
- Ensure the WordArt text box complements your slide’s layout and content.
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