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How to Change Your PowerPoint Slide Size (16:9 vs. 4:3)

  • PowerPoint Tutorials
  • March 10, 2019

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to change your slide size in PowerPoint.

That way you can create slides for any situation including on-screen presentations, printed documents, posters, postcards, handouts, etc.

First off, the two most used PowerPoint slide sizes are:

  • 16:9 ratio  for onscreen presentations and new overhead projectors. This is the default setting for the latest versions of PowerPoint.
  • 4:3 ratio  for printing slides on standard 8.5 x 11 pieces of paper as handouts.

When starting with a blank PowerPoint presentation, changing your slide size is super easy and straightforward. If not, there are a few issues you’ll need to deal with, each covered below.

That’s why it’s worth figuring out what slide size you need BEFORE you build your presentation. If you later convert your presentation to a different size, it can be painful!

It’s just like the old carpenter saying, “measure twice and cut once.” In PowerPoint, you’ll want to “ask twice (to double confirm the required size) and build once.”

Changing your PowerPoint slide size does not make your PowerPoint presentation larger or smaller. To reduce your PowerPoint file size, you need to learn how to compress a PowerPoint presentation .

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How to change your powerpoint slide size.

By default, new PowerPoint presentations start in the 16:9 slide size format.

This is the NEW standard for most modern overhead projects and monitors and is recommended for most presentations. That said, you can easily change your slide size to something else.

To change your PowerPoint slide size, click the Design tab, open the Slide Size dropdown and choose the size for your slide

To change your slide size in PowerPoint, simply:

  • Navigate to the  Design tab
  • Open the  Slide Size  drop down menu
  • Select  4:3 ,  16:9  or  Custom Slide Size  (see options below)

When starting with a blank presentation, you are now good to go. You will not have to worry about any of the conversion issues discussed below.

Notice too, how much wider the 16:9 slide size is versus the 4:3 slide size in the picture below. The new size gives you more room for the content on your slides.

Comparison between the four by three and sixteen by nine slide sizes in PowerPoint

When you are converting an existing presentation to a new slide size, you will additionally be given the following prompt:

“You are scaling to a new slide size. Would you like to maximize the size of your content, or scale it down to ensure it will fit on the new slide?

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Maximize  leaves all your content as is on your slide, even if it no longer fits on the new slide size that you selected.

Ensure Fit  scales down your content in proportion to the new slide size you have selected. You will only see this option when moving from a larger slide size to a smaller one.

Custom PowerPoint slide sizes

Choosing  Custom  for your slide size gives you additional options to work with. Inside the dialog box you can choose your size on the left and your orientation on the right.

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On top of that, you can also input your own custom slide size. However, I recommend using one of the preset PowerPoint dimension options.

  • On-screen show (4:3)
  • Letter Paper (8.5×11 in)
  • A3 Paper (297×420 mm)
  • B4 (ISO) Paper (250×353 mm)
  • B5 (ISO) Paper (176×250 mm)
  • 35mm Slides
  • On-screen Show (16:9)
  • On-screen show (16:10)

For your orientation options on the right-hand side of the dialog box, you can choose between  Landscape  and  Portrait .

In most situations, you will want one of the default settings. Best practice is  Landscape  for your presentation slides and  Portrait  for your printed notes, handouts and outlines.

Comparison of the portrait and landscape orientation for PowerPoint slides

Issues when converting 4:3 to the 16:9 slide size in PowerPoint

When converting an existing 4:3 presentation with content into the 16:9 format, you are not given any conversion options. Instead, PowerPoint simply does the conversion for you, which can create several problems.

There are two issues you will face in the new 16:9 slide size.

When converting from four by three into the sixteen by nine slide size, your images will be stretched and distorted

The first issue is that all the images on your slide master (including company logos) will be stretched to fit the new, larger slide size.

To fix the stretched images, you will need to fix those images (or reinsert them) on your slide master, as if you were creating a PowerPoint template from scratch.

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The second issue you will face in the larger 16:9 slide size is that you will have a lot of extra white space on your slides.

While you can leave the space blank, doing so will make your content look weird. Ideally you don’t want a lot of white empty space like that on your slides. Especially since all your font sizes will be so small.

That’s why if you have the time, I recommend resizing your content to fill in the white space. You can do this by either increasing the font size of your content, or adding additional visuals that support your message.

Issues when converting 16:9 to the 4:3 slide size in PowerPoint​

When converting an existing 16:9 presentation to the 4:3 slide size, you are given the option to either  Maximize  or  Ensure Fit  (both covered below).

1. The Maximize option

This option means that the content on your slides will not be resized to fit the 4:3 slide size. The same is true if you move to any smaller slide size.

when converting from the sixteen by nine to the four by three slide size, none of your content will be properly resized to fit the smaller slide size

Maximize Issue #1:  All the images on your slide master (including your company logo) will be distorted.

You might also have issues with other content placeholders, slide backgrounds or anything else that was built on your slide master.  For these issues, you’ll first need to navigate to your Slide Master. Once you are there, you either adjust (or rebuild) your PowerPoint template so that everything fits properly.

Maximize Issue #2:  Your content will not be scaled down to the smaller slide size. Instead, you’ll have overhanging content as pictured above.

For these kinds of spacing issues, you will need to work through your slides to adjust your content.

One recommendation as you move from the larger 16:9 slide size to 4:3, is to break up your slides. Take the contents from one larger slide and break it into two (or even three) separate slides.

Breaking up your content is preferable to just cramming more content on the smaller slide space. Doing so will make your content easier to read when presented on an overhead projector.

2. The Ensure Fit option

This option means that PowerPoint will scale down your content to fit the smaller slide size based on the size you selected.

when converting from the sixteen by nine to the four by three slide size, your images will be distored and you will have extra white space around the content of your slides

Ensure Fit Issue #1:  Distorted images, slide backgrounds and anything else that PowerPoint had to automatically resize on your slide master.

To fix these issues, you’ll need to navigate to your slide master and adjust (or rebuild) your template to make everything fit.

Ensure Fit Issue #2:  Your content will be scaled down to fit your new slide size, leaving you with a lot of white space. In addition, all your font sizes will be smaller, making them hard to read.

For small content like this, you’ll need to work through your slides and resize your content accordingly. Keep in mind the people at the back of the room too when choosing a new font style and size.

Saving your custom slide size as a PowerPoint theme

If want to use your own custom slide size for all your future PowerPoint presentations, you can save and set it as a PowerPoint theme.

This is a two-step process as discussed below.

1. Save your custom slide size as a theme

To save your custom slide size as a PowerPoint theme, from the Design tab, select save current theme, name the theme and click save

To save your custom slide size (and settings) as your own custom PowerPoint theme, simply:

  • Open the M ore options
  • Click  Save Current Theme
  • Name your Theme (and don’t change the file location it saves to)
  • Click  Save

2. Set your custom theme as the default

To set your custom theme as the default theme, from the design tab, find your custom theme, right-click the theme and select set as default theme

To set a custom PowerPoint theme as the default for all your future presentations, simply:

  • Open the  More options
  • Right-click  your custom theme
  • Select  Set as Default Presentation
  • Close out of PowerPoint (and do not save any presentations if it prompts you)

Once you’ve set your own custom theme as the Default Presentation, it will open every time you start PowerPoint. This saves you from always having to switch your slide sizes.

So that’s how you can change your PowerPoint slide size, either before or after you create your presentation.

And although you are given a lot of flexibility in the slide sizes you can choose from, I recommend using the default slide sizes as used by most people.

It’s also important to remember that switching slide sizes after you have built your presentation can be a total pain. So, to the extent possible, figure out your PowerPoint slide size first before you build out your presentation.

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A better way to change your slide sizes in PowerPoint without breaking it.

  • October 6, 2021
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An easy way to change slide sizes in PowerPoint presentations to 4:3 (Standard) or 16:9 (Widescreen) formats without breaking your theme and template or stretching your logos and images.

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As with most things related to technology, there is more than one way to skin the cat – or in our case to resize PowerPoint presentations. We are going to discuss both the standard way ( as well as why we don’t recommend it ) and the right way, using our FREE PowerPoint resizing tool.

If you ever changed a presentation to Standard or Widescreen sizes in PowerPoint and thought you would likely agree that the outcome was unpredictable and undesirable.

TLDR: If you want to skip the details and go straight to the instructions on how to use our FREE PowerPoint presentation resizing tool to change slide sizes without breaking your slide content then Click Here .

Why the standard solution does not work:

In short, the standard way to resize your PowerPoint changes and breaks your fonts . Using the PowerPoint resize tool also stretches images , graphics, and logos on your slide and Slide Master Layouts.

The best way to explain what is wrong with this method – is to show you. With your presentation open go to the Design Ribbon and click on the Slide Size drop-down menu and select either the Standard(4:3) or Widescreen(16:9) aspect ratios.

You can pick either ‘Maximize’ – which will cause your content to flow over the edges of the screen or ‘Ensure Fit’ which will create empty gaps on either side of your presentation.

Whichever of the two options you select the result is not going to be what you want. Your slide content probably looks broken, logos might be stretched, the theme’s font has changed to Calibri, your corporate colors might have disappeared and your Master Layout’s placeholders are resized disproportionally.

Visual representation of why the standard solution of PowerPoint resize does not work

METHOD 1: The standard way, how to change PowerPoint Slide Sizes in Windows 10 or Mac:

Part 1: before you change your powerpoint slide size.

Step 1:   Make sure your presentation is in its original working format.

Step 2:  Save your Theme color scheme.

1) Click on the View Ribbon, 2) then the Slide Master button

PowerPoint Slide Master View

3) Click on the Colors drop-down menu and then on the 4) Customize Colors… button at the bottom of the list.

PowerPoint Slide Master - Custom Colors

At the bottom of the Colors dialog box give your color scheme a name in the Name field – and call it whatever you want but remember the name because we are going to use that after we resize our template. Click on Save.

PowerPoint Slide Master - Save Theme Color

Step 3: Save your Theme fonts

1) While still on the Slide Master Ribbon click on the Fonts drop-down menu and then on the Customize Fonts… button at the bottom of the list.

PowerPoint Slide Master - Save Theme Fonts

2) In the Name field give your Theme Fonts a name that you will use and click on the Save button. 3) Close the Slide Master Ribbon by clicking on the “Close Master View” button.

PowerPoint Close Master View

Part 2: After you change your slide size

Step 4: Resize your PowerPoint presentation

After you close the Slide Master Ribbon the Design Ribbon should be visible again. Click on the Slide Size drop-down menu and select either the Standard(4:3) or Widescreen(16:9) aspect ratios and select the ‘Ensure Fit’ option ( it is easier to move items around than to also have to resize them especially when converting to a larger slide size ).

Screenshot of Design Ribbon in PowerPoint

Step 5: Reselect your Theme color and Theme font

With the Design Ribbon still active click the Variants drop-down menu, then color and select the Color Theme you saved earlier, and then do the same for your fonts.

Screenshot of Design Ribbon in PowerPoint with Color Variants Selected

Step 6a: Fix stretched images – Method 1

Here is a quick hack to fix stretched graphics and images.

1) Right-Click on the stretched image and select “Size and Position” to open the Size and Position Task Pane. You will notice the Scale Height and the Scale Width are different, for example; Scale Height might be 99% and Scale Width might be 74%.

2) All you need to do to fix your image is press the up or down arrow on either the Width or Height and voila, your image is no longer stretched. If that doesn’t work then make sure Lock Aspect Ratio is checked.

Screen capture of PowerPoint - Size and Position Task Pane

Step 6b: Fix stretched images – Method 2

Another way to resize your images is to reset your images. To do this you simply select your image and then from the Picture Format Ribbon select the Reset Picture drop-down menu and select Reset Picture & Size button.

Screen capture of PowerPoint - Reset Picture & Size

Step 7: Move placeholders, content,  and images into their new position.

The last thing to do is move items such as placeholders and images around on your presentation to make them fit better.

METHOD 2: The better way, to change your slide dimensions:

Step 1:  Go to our FREE resize tool Go to our FREE PowerPoint resize tool and Upload your PowerPoint file: www.knockoutprezo.com/resize-powerpoint

Step 2: Select a file location and select your PowerPoint document

Step3: Select whether you want to resize to Standard or Widescreen sizes. Once you make your selection the file will upload, convert the PPTX and then then the download will start automatically.

  • PowerPoint won’t stretch your images and graphics
  • No more missing colors
  • Your theme fonts stay as it was ( Header and Body fonts )
  • Your layouts stay in their original location which is a lot more predictable and easier to work with.

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Step 3: Move placeholders, content, and images into their new position.

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Unfortunately, the resizing tool did not work for my use case. It simply overlayed a different slide deck formatting, but didn’t change any configurations, which made the deck useless. I like the thought for this tool though, as reformatting slides is a huge pain and time drain.

Do you mind me asking about your feedback about our resize tool. I didn’t quite understand your feedback.

Essentially what the tool does is that it resizes the deck without breaking, stretching etc the presentation assets, HOWEVER the user still needs to adjust the elements of the presentation. Did you go from 16×9 to standard or the other way around? There isn’t a way for the software to tell if you want an element aligning to the left, middle or right of the slide for example.

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How to Change Slide and Text Margins in PowerPoint

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There’s more to building a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation than inserting the content. You’ll want to create an engaging slideshow that’s easy to read and understand. With this in mind, let’s look at adjusting the slide and object margins along with the slide size.

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Customize the Slide Margins in PowerPoint

Unlike Microsoft Word, PowerPoint doesn’t offer a margin feature. By default, your elements and objects can span the entire width and height of a slide.

While it may help you fit more on each slide, this can create a cluttered appearance. Instead, you can add a bit of white space, like margins, around the edges of the slides using the built-in Guides feature as a workaround.

  • Go to the View tab and check the box for Guides in the Show section of the ribbon. You’ll see the Guides appear as dotted lines on the slide.

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  • You can drag the horizontal Guide up or down and the vertical Guide left or right. If you want to designate margins on all four sides, you can add more guides. Do one of the following:
  • Right-click a Guide and choose Add Vertical Guide and then Add Horizontal Guide to add one of each.
  • Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Option (Mac) as you drag one of the Guides to copy the current Guide. Then, do the same for the other Guide.

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  • Once you have two vertical and two horizontal Guides, you can drag them into place to create your margins.

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  • As you drag, you’ll see the distance from the center of the slide where the Guides are originally placed. You can then use this measurement to set the same distances for both the vertical and horizontal Guides.

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  • You’ll see the Guides on each slide in your presentation to help you keep your items within the boundaries.

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  • When you finish with them, simply uncheck the Guides box on the View tab.

Tip : You can also check the box for Gridlines above Guides in the ribbon. While not required, Gridlines can help you line up your Guides more accurately if you’re struggling.

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Change Margins Between Text in Objects

You may not be able to use a margin feature for PowerPoint slides, but you can adjust margins for objects like text boxes and shapes. This makes those items containing text easier to read especially when the objects contain borders.

  • Right-click the text box or shape and select Size and Position .

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  • When the Format Shape sidebar opens to the Size & Properties tab, expand the Text Box section.
  • Near the bottom of the section, you’ll see the left, right, top, and bottom margin settings. You can enter the measurements in the boxes or use the arrows to move up and down in small increments.

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  • As an example, you can see that our text and bullets are a bit close to the left margin.

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  • By simply increasing the left margin size, we can add a little more space between the border and the text.

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  • When you finish adjusting the margins for your elements, use the X on the top right of the Format Shape sidebar to close it.

Adjust the Slide Size in PowerPoint

One more item to consider adjusting in your presentation is the slide size. While one size fits most content and slideshows just fine, you may have a situation where a different slide size would work better.

  • Go to the Design tab and open the Slide Size drop-down menu in the Customize section of the ribbon.
  • You’ll see preset options for Standard and Widescreen with their respective dimensions and Widescreen likely selected.

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  • To use Standard , select that option. You then have the option to Maximize the content which keeps it at the current size or Ensure Fit which scales down the slide elements to fit the slide size. Pick Maximize or Ensure Fit per your preference.

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  • To use a Custom Slide Size , select that option. You can then pick the type of page layout using the Slides sized for drop-down menu. You have choices like On-screen Show, Letter Paper, Overhead, and others as well as a Custom option.

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  • If you choose Custom , use the Width and Height boxes to set the sizes. Note that you can also change the Orientation for the slides along with the notes, handouts, and outline if you like.

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  • Select OK in the dialog box and your slides will update to the new size.

With a few simple tweaks, you can improve your PowerPoint presentation to look more professional, consistent, and visually pleasing. Keep these suggestions in mind for your next slideshow.

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How to Change Colors in a PowerPoint Presentation

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Choosing colors is quite important when creating a presentation. In deed, you must adapt the hues depending on the topic and your audience. In this post, we are going to learn how to work with colors in your PowerPoint template .  Remember that our templates are 100% editables! You can change the color of all their elements!   

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Appling colors and gradients: texts, vectors and backgrounds, how to edit color: gradients and transparencies, downloading and editing a color variant.

If you have read a little bit about how to choose hues for your presentation, you may have made your mind about the colors you want to employ. Are you willing to create your own color palette? Remember that our templates already include their own color palettes. 

  • Go to View, in the toolbar, and select Slide master.
  • Look for the section Colors, and then click on Customize Colors…
  • A dropdown menu with different options will appear
  • Let’s have a look at the sections in the menu: Text/Background-Light (1, 2), Text/Background-Dark (1,2), Accent (1-6), Hyperlink and Followed hyperlink.
  • If you click on the color square close to the sections, a series of hues will appear. Note that it also includes the Theme colors.
  • To add a custom color to the section, you need to click on More colors.
  • There, you will encounter two different tabs: Standard and Custom.
  • In Standard, there is a hexagon with different colors plus a square that shows the current color and the new one. It works as a comparative. In the hexagon, click on any color and then click OK → Save.
  • If you prefer any other tone, instead of choosing between the ones that the hexagon offers, click on the Custom tab.
  • Here, you can enter a hex code or simply play around with the picker. In Color mode, you can choose RGB or HSL. In RGB, you can add the number of Red, Green and Blue bits there (i.e., you’ll need to insert the hex code manually, adding the needed number of bits per color). In HSL, you need to work with Hue, Saturation and Lightness. When you finish, click OK → Save.
  • The new color is now applied to all the elements that had the Text/Background-Dark 1 hue! Of course, we have used the Text/Background-Dark 1 as an example. Choose the one you need!
  • Click on Close Master View (upper right corner) when you finish.

Let’s stop for a moment. Do you remember the color sections that we have mentioned? Text/Background-Light (1, 2), Text/Background-Dark (1,2), Accent (1-6), Hyperlink and Followed hyperlink. Have a look at the previous section!  Although those are default names, the hyperlinks section is different. If you want to change hyperlink colors in PowerPoint, you need to make use of this section. If you change its color, all the links you add will appear in this hue!  In any case, all the color sections are applied to different elements: backgrounds, vectors, texts… If you change the color of one section, It will be automatically applied to all the elements with such tone.  Do you want to learn more about applying those colors to text? 

  • First of all, if Formatting Texts is not your cup of tea, it’s time to learn a little bit more about it!
  • If you have read the tutorial, decide the typefaces you are going to use! Apply them. For changing the color, select your text. In the toolbar, click on Font color.  The first row of colors correspond to Theme Colors. Choose any of them!

Let’s focus on changing the color of vectors. They can be part of the master slides, but let’s begin with those that are not part of the master.   Now, we will focus on vectors that are not part of the master slide: 

  • Did you find an element in an image and you want to change it? Cool! Click on the image and, then, on the element.
  • Click on Shape Fill.
  • Choose a Theme color (the first row of hues).

If the vector you want to change in the master slides, you can change it as well.  

  • Click on View in the toolbar → Slide Master.
  • Find the vector you want to change.
  • Double click on it, and then right click → Fill. Select a color from the first row, the ones belonging to the theme. If you need it, you can also change the Outline.
  • Click on the first slide and select Close Master View.

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Of course, you can change the background color: 

  • In the toolbar, go to View → Slide Master.
  • Then, click on Background Styles → Format Background.
  • You have different colors, styles and the like, Let’s explore them.
  • In Solid Fill, you can choose the Color and the level of Transparency.
  • Do you like gradients? Cool! Click on Gradient Fill. There, you have different options you can choose from: Preset gradients, Type (Linear, Radial, Rectangular...), Direction, Angle, Gradient, Stop, Color, Position, Transparency and Brightness.
  • In addition, you could add a picture or textures in the background. Click on Picture or texture fill. Choose its transparency, the picture or texture!
  • If you prefer adding a pattern in the background, click on Pattern fill. Choose the one you like the most and select a Foreground and Background color.
  • Finished? Click Apply to all. Then, go to the first slide and click on Close Master View.

As seen above, you can apply transparencies to your background, but you can use them with shapes and vectors as well.  Let’s learn how to do so! 

  • First, click on the preferred image and once again on the element you want to change.
  • Right click on the element → Fill → Gradients.
  • Click on More gradients.
  • In Fill, make sure that Solid option is marked. Then, choose the preferred transparency.

We include some color variants for different templates. Would you like to learn how to download them?   

First of all, go to our webpage and look for a theme you like. If it has variants, they include bubbles in different colors. 

  • To go to the main page of the template, click on its title.
  • On the right side, there are some Themes. Under it, click on each of the bubbles to see a preview of the variants.
  • Choose Download a PowerPoint template.
  • Done! Now go ahead and edit the template as above!

→ Did you like the Sketchnotes Lesson theme and the E-Learning Presentation ? Try them now, they’re free and 100% editable!!   Rock the theme colors in your PowerPoint presentation!   

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2 Easy Ways to Change the Background on PowerPoint Slides

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Microsoft PowerPoint contains built-in tools that allow you to customize the backgrounds of your slides with vibrant colors, patterns, photos, and gradients. You can also upload your PPT to Google Drive to edit it in Slides. Here's how to change the background on PowerPoint Slides using your Windows or Mac computer.

Changing the Background in PowerPoint

  • Select the slide you want to change and click the Design tab. Click Format Background and click Fill .
  • You can change the background to Solid , Gradient , Picture or Texture or Pattern .
  • To apply the background to all slides, click Apply to All .

Step 1 Open a project in PowerPoint.

  • PowerPoint is available to download for Windows and Mac . You can also use PowerPoint online at https://www.office.com/ .

Step 2 Click the slide you want to customize.

  • Use the Direction menu to view different gradient pattern options. Use the Gradient stops slider to adjust where each color begins and ends.

Step 7 Make the background an image or texture.

  • Click File to select the location of your custom image. Or, if you prefer, choose one of the preset textures from the list.
  • You can move the Transparency slider to adjust how opaque the image or texture will appear. If you choose a “busy” image or pattern, you may want to raise the transparency so the text on your slide remains easy to read.

Step 8 Fill the background with a preset pattern.

  • Modify the colors in these patterns with the Foreground and Background menus beneath the pattern palette.

Step 9 Apply the changes.

  • If you only want the new background to appear on the current slide, click Close to save the changes.
  • If you want every slide in your presentation to have the new background, click Apply to All .

Step 1 Open Google Drive....

  • Once the upload is complete, a confirmation will appear at the bottom of the screen. Double-click the name of your PowerPoint file in that box to launch it in the viewer.
  • When the preview of your presentation appears, click “Open with” and select “Google Slides.” It may take a few moments for the slide data to appear.

Step 3 Select a slide to modify.

  • If your desired background image is on your computer, click Upload , then click Choose an image to upload . Go to the image location, click Open , then Select .
  • To use an image from your Google account, click Google Drive and navigate to the location of your desired background image. You can search for the image name in the search box if you’re not sure where it’s located. Once you find it, double-click it to save the selection.

Step 8 Click Done when you're finished.

  • If you don’t like your background selection, click Reset Theme to try again.

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  • If all of your slides are similar in format aside from the background (e.g., headers, footers, watermarks), consider creating a template or “slide master” . With a slide master, changes you make to the master slide will propagate to the rest of the slides, eliminating the need to edit these details in each slide manually. [2] X Research source Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Editing a Microsoft PowerPoint document in Google Slides may slightly change other formatting details in your presentation. Make sure to browse through all of your slides to be sure they look how you want them to. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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To change the background on one or more PowerPoint slides, start by selecting the slides you want to change in the left panel. To select multiple slides, just hold down the Control key on a PC or the Command key on a Mac as you click each slide. Next, click the ""Design"" tab and select ""Format Background"" in the ""Customize"" section of the toolbar. The Format Background panel will open to the ""Fill"" tab, which gives you several options for changing the background. Choose a ""Solid fill"" to make the background a single color, or ""Gradient Fill"" to customize a gradient blend of two or more colors. If you'd rather use a pattern as the background, select ""Pattern fill"" to choose a design and color scheme. If you want to use an image as the background, select ""Picture or texture fill."" You can either select a background texture from the ""Texture"" menu or click ""Insert"" to choose an image from your computer, OneDrive, or Bing Image Search. Once you've decided on a background image, you can adjust the alignment and transparency on the Fill tab. You can also edit the image using the other tabs at the top of the Format Background panel—click the pentagon-shaped icon to apply different texture effects to your image, or the photo tab to customize the image's sharpness, brightness, contrast, and color balance. Once you're happy with your background, click ""Apply to All"" to change the background of the selected slides. Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How to Change Slide Size in PowerPoint?

How to Change Slide Size in PowerPoint?

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Sometimes, when you often create presentations, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to prepare your slides on one device but present them on another. This can cause your slides to look different depending on the device.

It’s a good idea to learn how to adjust the slide size or aspect ratio in PowerPoint to avoid any issues during your presentation. You’ve put in a lot of effort into your project, from researching to practicing your speech, so it’s frustrating to encounter problems like mismatched slide sizes that could have easily been avoided.

Understanding PowerPoint Slide Dimensions

When you’re putting together a presentation in PowerPoint, one of the main things to think about is picking the right slide dimensions. These dimensions matter because they affect how your content looks on different screens and devices. Let’s talk about the standard aspect ratios.

1. Modern Widescreen (16:9 & 16:10):  These are the most popular choices for presentations today. Selecting a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio ensures your slides will fit perfectly on most modern projectors and screens, making them ideal for contemporary presentations.

2. Standard Format (4:3):  This traditional aspect ratio might still be relevant for presentations intended for older projectors or screens that are better suited to a square format. Choosing 4:3 can prevent your slides from appearing stretched or distorted on such devices, ensuring your content remains clear and well-organized.

3. Custom Orientation:  For situations where standard options don’t meet your specific needs, PowerPoint offers the flexibility of custom orientation. This feature allows you to tailor the slide size to create unique dimensions that perfectly match your unique scenario.

How to Change the Size of a PPT Slide?

Having the right size for your presentation can make all the difference. Luckily, PowerPoint makes it easy to adjust your slides to fit any screen perfectly. Here’s a straightforward guide to resizing your slides:

Step 1: Finding the Design Tab

First, open your presentation and locate the  Design  tab on the ribbon at the top of the window. This tab holds all the tools you need to customize the look of your slides, including their size.

Step 2: Choosing Your Slide Size

On the  Design  tab, find the button labeled  Slide Size . Clicking this button will open a menu with different size options for your slides:

  • Standard (4:3):  This is a traditional layout that works well with older projectors and screens.
  • Widescreen (16:9):  This is the default and most popular option, perfect for modern displays and projectors.
  • Widescreen (16:10):  This is another widescreen option (used in MacBooks) with a slightly different aspect ratio, also suitable for modern screens.
  • Custom Slide Size:  If you have specific size requirements, choose this option. It will open a separate window where you can enter your desired width and height for the slides. Click  OK  to confirm.

Step 3: Adjusting Your Content

Once you change the slide size, PowerPoint might ask you how you want to handle your existing content. This ensures everything fits well within the new dimensions. You’ll typically have two options:

  • Maximize:  This option enlarges your content to fill the new size, which is useful if you’re switching to a larger slide format.
  • Ensure Fit:  This option shrinks your content to make sure everything fits on the new slides, ideal for reducing slide size without losing information.

Important Note:  PowerPoint doesn’t allow resizing individual slides within a presentation. All slides will have the same dimensions.

Closing Thoughts

Taking a few minutes to adjust your PowerPoint slide size can prevent major headaches down the road. By understanding the common aspect ratios and following these simple steps, you can ensure your presentation looks its best on any screen, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i change the orientation of individual slides.

No, PowerPoint currently doesn’t allow changing the orientation of individual slides within the same presentation.

What happens to my existing content when I change the slide size?

PowerPoint will attempt to scale your content to fit the new size. However, you might need to adjust the layout, text boxes, and images to ensure everything displays correctly.

How do I avoid pixelation when resizing images in PowerPoint?  

To avoid pixelation, use high-resolution images, hold Ctrl while resizing to maintain proportions, choose High fidelity image quality (be mindful of file size), or crop the image instead of resizing. For advanced editing, consider using dedicated photo editing software before inserting the image.

What are some things to consider before changing the slide size?

  • Compatibility : Ensure your chosen size is compatible with your presentation equipment (projector, screen).
  • Content scaling : Consider how well your existing content adapts to the new size without distortion.
  • Audience viewing : Choose a size that allows for clear and comfortable viewing for your audience.

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How do I change the language of all Powerpoint slides at once?

I want to change the proofing language of all my slides in a Powerpoint. I've tried setting the language via the Language Preferences menu, however this only changes it for new powerpoints.

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  • 7 Possible duplicate of Change the spell-checking language on a PowerPoint presentation –  sancho.s ReinstateMonicaCellio Aug 31, 2016 at 7:06
  • 1 It seems that the newest version of PowerPoint is especially buggy in this respect. I have a text box where I've changed the language of all text to language A. (The default language is B.) So when I start typing within that text box, the language automatically changes to B. I thought maybe changing the default language helps (having tried everything else) but no. Now the default language is A, the language of all other text in the text box is A (and I've restarted PP) but all new text still appears as B. So my only remaining question is: is there a way to switch proofing off altogether? –  lebatsnok Nov 8, 2017 at 9:45
  • Yes there is a way to turn of spell checking: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/937422/… -- solved my problem! –  lebatsnok Nov 8, 2017 at 9:48
  • The comment by superuser.com/a/1096722/474383 is actually more relevant. Just changing the keyboard languages (in Windows, not PowerPoint) will make all the newly created text boxes adhere to that language. –  Roel Vermeulen Jul 19, 2020 at 15:44
  • I changed settings but it is not working for new slides, always proofing is English :S –  Halil İbrahim Oymacı Sep 7, 2020 at 6:18

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To change the language of the entire PowerPoint easily, open the View tab and select the Outline view.

  • Ctrl + A to select all.
  • Tools → Language → Choose your language to set.

Likewise while you have everything selected you can change other things like fonts, colours etc. Although of course in many case this is better done by changing the slide master, a presentation that has had many editors may have lots of 'hard' formatting set which deviates from the underlying master and needs resetting to be consistent. You can also reset individual slides to the master style, but this may result in placeholders moving as well, which may be undesirable in some situations.

PowerPoint 2013

  • View → Outline → select all slides (in a left menu) via Ctrl + A .
  • Review → Language → Set Proofing Language... → Choose your language to set.

As for me - PowerPoint restart was needed. Probably because I also did changed Editing Language :

  • Review → Language → Set Proofing Language... → Language Preferences → Choose Editing Languages .

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  • 65 Thanks for answer, but after changing the language, the newly typed text is still in the previous language (the default one). Moreover, if you go to the master slides, select the slide , you'll notice, that the language in the language bar is still the default one, and the menu to change it is greyed out. I'm getting crazy that it haven't been solved by Microsoft for so many years. –  Endrju Apr 25, 2014 at 14:52
  • 8 Powerpoint is just shockingly bad isn't it? I actually miss using open office when I have issues like this. I'll be back to open office as soon as they support saving to a video. –  mjaggard Oct 9, 2015 at 14:06
  • 4 Main limitation of this is that if someone in their infinite wisdom created custom text box instead of using proper Title+Content layouts, this just won't work. –  Lilienthal Sep 18, 2018 at 13:42
  • 6 Does not work for me as soon as I select multiple slides or even multiple elements on a slide I'm not able to select the language anymore. Maybe due to a very broken master slide, I don't know –  Kai May 13, 2020 at 15:52
  • 10 It's absolutely CRAZY that this shit piece of software will not let me once and for ever switch the language used in a presentation deck for good. Yes, you can select all and change it - but every new slide again is presented with the wrong language set... –  Zordid Oct 27, 2020 at 13:13

Using Powerpoint 2010 I opened the Outline menu -

outline tab

Selected all text (Ctrl+A), opened the language menu and set my proofing language

language option

And it worked!

The language menu is located on the Review ribbon tab (after the Slide Show tab and not visible on the screenshot).

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  • 5 Only works for a single slide –  Helge Klein Oct 16, 2013 at 8:12
  • 18 This works for basic slide layouts. It will not change the language for text inside text boxes or nested within other shapes. –  Duncan Jones Nov 25, 2013 at 9:53
  • Works on Office 2007 too. –  Alfredo Osorio Nov 12, 2014 at 19:03
  • Worked on Office Mac too. –  Jim McKeeth Nov 13, 2014 at 18:35

I improved upon Inigo's answer to provide a recursive version that changes all items to the desired language.

This version will recursively investigate each shape that is a group type. Some experimentation suggests that msoGroup and msoSmartArt are the group types - feel free to add to that list if you find other types of shapes that can hold text objects.

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  • 2 When running this in PowerPoint 16.10 on OSX, I get: Compile error: Method or data member not found –  Etienne Low-Décarie Feb 17, 2018 at 20:20
  • Thanks a lot for this brilliant solution. If I want the US English, can I just change msoLanguageIDEnglishUK to msoLanguageIDEnglishUS ? –  Foad Dec 10, 2020 at 7:40
  • one other issue I just saw is that it apparently doesn't change the language of the text inside tables. –  Foad Dec 10, 2020 at 7:53
  • 1 For those new to Macros (on PowerPoint), help yourself: ionos.com/digitalguide/online-marketing/online-sales/… –  Nadjib Mami Jan 5, 2021 at 22:37
  • Got "Execution error" on line targetShape.TextFrame.TextRange.languageID = languageID with Office 365. –  Hebo Apr 28, 2023 at 13:40

The existing answers work for text that is present in the outline. Unfortunately in my case this didn't cover a significant part of the text, including figures, tables, etc.

This macro solved the problem for me :

The "msoLanguageIDEnglishUS" which is used in the above macro can be replaced by any desired language. The full list of languages can be found in this article

(Credit goes to Ganesh Kumar who posted the original macro here . I added support for first level of shape grouping. To further improve it the macro can be made recursive to look for groups which contain other groups, etc.)

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  • +1 Good start. See my answer for a fully recursive version based on this answer. –  Duncan Jones Nov 25, 2013 at 9:52

Based on Inigo, Duncan, Maria and DomDev's answers, this works for shapes, tables, groups, SmartArt, now and in the future:

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  • As for other solutions, on when running this in PowerPoint 16.10 on OSX, I get: Compile error: Method or data member not found . Any suggested solutions? It seems to highlight .DefaultLanguageID . –  Etienne Low-Décarie Feb 17, 2018 at 20:27
  • @EtienneLow-Décarie: The API might have changed in PowerPoint 16; I don't have it so I can't check, sorry. –  tricasse Feb 19, 2018 at 10:06
  • Works for me in Powerpoint 2016 on Windows 7 (exact MS Office version is 16.0.11029.20108) –  Christopher K. Dec 19, 2018 at 16:18
  • 1 Perfect! Only improvement I could think of is changing the language for slide notes sections, too :) –  Marcus Mangelsdorf Apr 17, 2019 at 9:10
  • The compile error above is because the LanguageID property was not included in the TextFrame object in later PowerPoint versions. Use TextFrame2 instead of TextFrame... –  markussvensson Jun 2, 2021 at 13:42

In addition to answer provided by Mastergalen and to address comments regarding newly type text:

If you will notice, that language will automatically change back whenever you start to type new text (which is very annoying), you have to change current default language for PowerPoint:

  • make sure PowerPoint window is an active window
  • if not go to Control Panel > Region and Language > Keyboards and Languages . Click Change keybords... , switch to Language bar tab and check Docked in the taskbar option. (this is from Win7, so might be a bit different in other versions).
  • now key action - in the Language bar in the taskbar, click language code and switch to EN (if you want currently to use English in PowerPoint). From now on, all new text in PowerPoint will be in the selected language :-)
  • if you want write in your original language, just change it back.

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  • 3 But that also changes the keyboard layout, doesn't it?... I want to type English text but I really want to keep my German keyboard layout.... –  Johannes S. Jul 16, 2018 at 12:53
  • 2 @JohannesS. If you right click En in the task bar and select Settings.. you will see in Installed languages German (DE) and English (En), if you expand English, there will be Keyboards listed, expand Keyboards, and add your prefered German keyboard, probably remove English one also. I didnt try it, but should work in theory ;-) –  Gas Jul 16, 2018 at 21:24
  • 4 Wait, so I need to change my keyboard language if I want to have different proofing language? That's stupid. –  Matěj Račinský Apr 4, 2019 at 21:38
  • 1 This is THE answer. I changed the preferred language to English with Hungarian keyboard. Nothing else worked well. If you don't do something like this then all your new English text will be all underlined even if you type in a text box that you previously select all-d to English. It's crazy. –  Piedone Nov 23, 2019 at 13:47
  • 1 @MatějRačinský no, you need to change the input language, not your keyboard layout. Windows is smart enough to distinguish between the two, so you can enter Spanish text with a French keyboard layout, and PowerPoint will check Spanish spelling. That is actually quite smart. To configure, in Windows 10 21H1, go to Language settings. You configure a list of Preferred languages at the bottom, and for each one, you can choose a (potentially different) keyboard layout. The language bar then allows you to switch between languages as well as betwen layouts independently. –  bers Apr 30, 2021 at 8:45

The version of Duncan works well for everything but tables. I found another code which seems to also work with tables: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4735765/powerpoint-2007-set-language-on-tables-charts-etc-that-contains-text

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  • 1 This seems to have worked on Office 365 –  Hebo Apr 28, 2023 at 13:39
  • Powerpoint is around since 1990, and one has to mess with flippin' VB to change the language for the entire presentation. Somewhat pathetic. Nevertheless, thanks for the script. It seems to have worked on my Powerpoint for Microsoft365 (Version 2304 Build 16.0.something.something) –  Dohn Joe May 12, 2023 at 14:52

I made an add-in back in 2014 for myself which still works fine in PowerPoint 2016. https://github.com/wobba/officeaddin/releases/tag/v1.0.1

It scans for used languages, and allows you to change all at once, looping over.

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  • 1 really - this didn't make it into Powerpoint itself and is only available for windows? –  Wolfgang Fahl Dec 13, 2020 at 15:45
  • I know.. and the add-in model using javascript don't support iterating over object setting the language :( –  Mikael Svenson Dec 21, 2020 at 13:43
  • Does not appear in Office 365, sadly –  MappaM Aug 4, 2022 at 9:44
  • 1 The add-in still works fine in Windows desktop version of PowerPoint. But not for Online web version as the API does not support setting language. –  Mikael Svenson Oct 16, 2022 at 8:33

If other methods don't help, unexpected changes of the language may also be caused by the language setting in the slide master.

In order to change it, go to View > Slide Master , select the parent-most master slide, select all elements, and change the language as described in the accepted answer . The change should propagate to all layouts, though placeholder text will remain in the original language.

If possible, the clean solution is to use a template configured with the correct language. However, depending on company-mandated templates / the office installation, or simply when trying to fix an existing file, this might not be possible.

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  • It doesn't work on 365 v2008 build 13127.21064. Powerpoint always detect languages even if they are not in the list of language preferences. At the moment i have to go to every text box, select all, and set the "proofing language" to the desired and default. Powerpoint is a really unprofessional software –  Daniel Perez Jan 29, 2021 at 9:23
  • If only it was as simple as that :) –  MappaM Oct 16, 2023 at 6:58

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How to Rotate a Slide in PowerPoint: A Step-by-Step Guide

Rotating a slide in PowerPoint is a nifty trick that can add a creative twist to your presentation. To rotate a slide, first, select the slide you want to rotate. Then, click on the “Design” tab, followed by “Slide Size” and “Custom Slide Size.” In the dialog box that appears, you can enter the width and height dimensions you want or simply click on the “Portrait” or “Landscape” orientation buttons. Apply the changes, and voila! Your slide is rotated.

After you complete the action, all the elements on the slide will appear in the new orientation you’ve chosen. This might affect the layout of your content, so you’ll need to adjust text boxes, images, and other elements to fit the new slide orientation.

Introduction

PowerPoint presentations are the bread and butter of the business world, academic lectures, and even personal projects. They’re a visual way to convey information, support speech, and engage audiences. However, sometimes the usual horizontal slide layout just doesn’t cut it. Maybe you’ve got a vertical infographic or a portrait photograph that you want to showcase— this is where rotating a slide in PowerPoint comes in handy.

Rotating a slide can make your presentation stand out, add a layer of sophistication, and make the best use of space for certain types of content. It’s a relatively simple process but knowing how to do it correctly can save you from fumbling around during an important presentation. Whether you’re a student, a business professional, or anyone in between, mastering this skill can elevate your PowerPoint game.

Step by Step Tutorial on How to Rotate a Slide in PowerPoint

Before diving into the steps, let’s understand what we’re aiming for. Rotating a slide in PowerPoint will change the orientation of the slide from landscape to portrait or vice versa. This is particularly useful for slides that need to display content like charts, graphs, or images in a more vertical or horizontal layout than the standard slide allows.

Step 1: Open your PowerPoint presentation

Select the slide you want to rotate from the slide navigation pane on the left.

Step 2: Click on the “Design” tab

On the ribbon at the top, find and click on the “Design” tab to reveal design-related options.

Step 3: Choose “Slide Size”

In the “Customize” group of the “Design” tab, click on the “Slide Size” button.

Step 4: Click on “Custom Slide Size”

From the dropdown menu, select “Custom Slide Size” to open the Slide Size dialog box.

Step 5: Choose a new orientation

In the dialog box, you have the option to select “Portrait” or “Landscape.” Choose your desired orientation.

Step 6: Apply to all slides or selected slides

Once you’ve chosen the orientation, click ‘OK.’ A prompt will ask if you want to apply this change to all slides or just the selected slides. Make your choice.

Additional Information

While rotating a slide in PowerPoint is straightforward, some additional tips can enhance the process. For instance, before rotating a slide, it’s wise to review all elements on the slide to ensure they will transition smoothly to the new orientation. Also, consider the flow of your presentation— will a rotated slide disrupt the narrative, or will it enhance the story you’re telling?

Remember, the key to a great PowerPoint presentation is not just the content but also the delivery. A rotated slide, when used appropriately, can be a powerful tool in your arsenal. However, always preview your presentation after making changes to avoid any unwanted surprises.

  • Open your PowerPoint presentation and select the slide to rotate.
  • Click on the “Design” tab.
  • Choose “Slide Size.”
  • Click on “Custom Slide Size.”
  • Choose the new orientation, either “Portrait” or “Landscape.”
  • Apply the new orientation to all slides or selected slides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will rotating a slide affect animations or transitions.

Rotating a slide can affect animations and transitions, so it’s important to check and adjust them if necessary after changing the slide orientation.

Can I rotate individual elements on a slide instead of the entire slide?

Yes, individual elements like text boxes, images, and shapes can be rotated independently of the slide orientation.

Can I rotate a slide in PowerPoint Online or the mobile app?

The ability to rotate a slide is available in the desktop version of PowerPoint. The online and mobile app versions may have limited functionality in this regard.

Does rotating a slide change the slide dimensions?

Rotating a slide changes the orientation but not the dimensions. You have the option to adjust the dimensions in the Custom Slide Size dialog box if needed.

Can I rotate multiple slides at once?

Yes, you can select multiple slides in the navigation pane and apply the rotation to all selected slides simultaneously.

Mastering the ability to rotate a slide in PowerPoint can unlock new possibilities and add a layer of finesse to your presentations. It’s a simple yet effective way to tailor your slides to better fit your content, engage your audience, and stand out from the crowd.

Just remember to consider the overall consistency of your presentation and to test the rotated slides to ensure they display correctly. With a little practice, rotating slides can become another skill in your PowerPoint toolbox, helping you create memorable and impactful presentations time and time again.

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In your Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, you can change your slides' background to a picture , solid color fill, gradient fill, texture fill, and even pattern fill. You can apply a custom background to all or select slides in your presentation. Here's how.

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To use a custom background only for select slides, first, open your presentation with the Microsoft PowerPoint app.

When PowerPoint launches, in the ribbon at the top , click the "View" tab.

On the "View" tab, in the far left corner, click "Normal" to view your presentation in a normal mode.

From the slides list to the left of your screen, select the slides in which you want to use a custom background. To select multiple slides, hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) while clicking slides.

Once your slides are selected, in PowerPoint's ribbon at the top, click the "Design" tab.

On the "Design" tab, from the "Customize" section, select "Format Background."

To the right of PowerPoint's interface, you will see a "Format Background" pane. Here, in the "Fill" section, you will select a custom background for your slides.

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  • Gradient Fill : To use a gradient color fill, select this option.
  • Picture or Texture Fill : If you'd like to use an image or texture as your slides' background, click this option. You can then select an image by clicking "Insert" or choose a texture by clicking "Texture."
  • Pattern Fill : To use one of PowerPoint's several textures as your background, select this option.

Your changes will reflect on your slides in real-time. When you have finished configuring your custom background, close the "Format Background" pane by clicking "X" in the pane's top-right corner.

And that's it. Don't forget to save your presentation to keep your changes.

In a similar way, you can also change the background in Google Slides .

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You can configure a single custom background and apply it to all the slides in your current presentation. This saves you a lot of time as you do not have to manually edit each slide's background.

To do so, open your presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint. In the app's ribbon at the top, click the "Design" tab.

On the "Design" tab, in the "Customize" section, click "Format Background."

On the right of your screen, a "Format Background" pane will open. In this pane, using the "Fill" section, you will specify a background for all your slides.

The options you can choose from are:

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  • Picture or Texture Fill : To use an image or a texture as the background, click this option. You can then click "Insert" to add a picture to use as your background, or click "Texture" to use a texture as your slides' background.
  • Pattern Fill : Click this option to view various patterns that you can use as the background for your presentation.

Once you have configured your background, apply it to all your slides by clicking "Apply to All" at the bottom of the "Format Background" pane.

And instantly, all the slides in your presentation will start using the newly specified background. Happy presenting!

If you often use a specific style for your presentations, it is worth creating a custom PowerPoint template to then base all your presentations on it.

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Slide 1 : This slide displays the heading Change Management with a creative gear image. State your company name below and introduce change management structure. Slide 2 : This slide covers Table of Content for the presentation. It includes the following sub headings- Identify the change, vision for change, change management agents and framework, resistance and risk, implementation strategies, cost of change, feedback and evaluation. It also shows an imagery of contents to go with the text. Slide 3 : This slide expands the heading- Identify the Change. It showcases the type of change, forces, vision, organization change readiness, and Gap Analysis for the change required. Slide 4 : This slide shows Types of Change Management. The parameters displayed are- Systematic, Project and Organizational. State your Description, Used for and Impacted entities, by this slide. Slide 5 : This slide covers the forces for change in the organization/company. The forces enlisted are- Knowledge economy, Digital convergence, New Technology, Privatisations, Socio-cultural & political-legal reasons, electronic commerce and mergers & acquisitions. Slide 6 : This slide covers imagery for defining your Vision. It also contains text boxes with a creative glacier image. State your vision in terms of- ‘Where you are’ v/s ‘Where you want to be’ with the help of the segmented glacier image. Slide 7 : This slide displays Define your Vision with another variation. Showcase it in 5 steps your vision statement. State your vision in terms of ‘Where you are’ v/s ‘Where you want to be’ with accompanied steps. Slide 8 : This slide covers Gap Analysis. Address current state, gap and future state on the parameters of what, when, where, who and how. Showcase your analysis with the help of this table in details. Slide 9 : This slide displays the checklist for Organization Change Readiness. State Deliverables, Implementation Team leader and Sponsor with this slide. Display People readiness of the organization in terms of Business unit/Product Group Actions and Training with Action required for the particular parameter. You can also show the time and duration of the change under the headings- ‘When’, ‘Completed’. Slide 10 : This slide displays the checklist for Organization Change Readiness. Showcase System Readiness in terms of ICT, Content and Business Application as parameters for tracking. State the Action required, and time duration of start and finish under the headings- ‘When’, ‘Completed’. Slide 11 : This slide covers Change Management Agents with a backdrop image of a businessman. The points included for agents are- Board, Sponsor, Leader, Team members and Stakeholders. Slide 12 : This slide displays Change Management Board with the following subheading members- Secretary, Finance manager, Service level manager, Change manager, Application manager, Problem manager, Business case representative and Release manager. It is shown in the form of a team table with manager imagery to go with each designation. Slide 13 : This slide showcases Change management sponsors with stakeholder and leadership as subheadings. State the stakeholder and leadership share in percentages with this slide. Slide 14 : This slide shows Role of Leadership in Change management. Accompanied with a bar graph, state contribution/role importance in terms of percentage. The subheadings included to show the percent count are- Vision, Energizing people, Communication, Charisma and Competence. It displays icon imagery for each of the sub headings included. Slide 15 : This slide shows the Role of team members. The subheadings that make it explicit are- Project Leaders, Release management role, Press co-ordination role, and Performance management role. It also includes imagery for each of the respective sub headings. Slide 16 : This slide covers Role of Key stakeholders. With a pyramidal image it displays the factors of- Driving, Advocacy, Active participation, Willingness, and Understanding. It also showcases imagery for each sub heading shown. Slide 17 : This slide shows Change Management Framework. With apt imagery to go with, it showcases Process, Plan, Tools and Models to fill the text for. Slide 18 : This slide shows Change management process. The process shown covers – Initiate the change request (Identify the change & all the particulars of the change), Planning (Identify the impact of changes, Anticipate and mitigate the risks Develop implementation & release strategies), Review by Change Request Board (Change request board reviews change request, CRB selects the process map based on the change request, CRB routes the plan for necessary approvals), Implementation (Rollout changes, Allocate resources, Communicate changes, Align system, structure & policies), Review (Evaluate the effectiveness of the changes ,Review the areas of resistance, and prepare strategies to manage it), Sustain Maintain momentum, Apply methods for continuous improvement). The change management process is the sequence of steps or activities that a change management team follow to drive change management. Slide 19 : This slide showcases a Change Management Plan. A basic plan defines activities and roles to manage and control change during ‘execution’ and ‘control stage’ of the project. Basic structure has been shown in this slide. Slide 20 : This slide shows Change Management Tools such as- Job Impact Assessment, (Ascertain the impact of change on roles & people), Stakeholder Analysis, (Identify stakeholder engagement levels for mutual solutions), Change Impact Assessment, (Identify potential impact of change on the organization), Change Effectiveness Assessment, (Determine the need to re-evaluate the current approaches to ensure sustainability of change), Change Readiness Assessment, (Diagnose AS-IS situation & evaluate the employee readiness towards the change). Slide 21 : This slide showcases Change management Models. Various models used in change management process have been listed down. You can choose one or more models based on your requirement- The Burke-Litwin Change Model, The Johari Window, Kotter's Eight Phases of Change, The ADKAR Change Model, The McKinsey 7S Framework, Leavitt's Diamond, Lewin's Three Stage Change Model, Bridges' Transition Model, Change Curve Model. Slide 22 : This slide shows Lewin's Three Stage Change Model. We have mentioned a framework of Lewin’s three stage model. Unfreezing- Readiness to change Educate (everyone understands) Inform (what, why, when, how) Consult (seek views & ideas, allow thinking time, use others’ ideas), Plan (objectives, resources, time-scales, measures, budgets) Organise (work plans) Appoint (leaders, managers, teams) Changing- “Implementation” Praise, Encouragement, Recognition & empathy Coach, Train, Lead Manage Help & guidance, Regular feedback, Provide adequate resources. Refreezing- “Making it Stick” Set performance indicators Monitor & evaluate performances, Establish systems to make it happen, Establish controls to check it is happening, Rewards for new behaviour Sanction (or lack of reward) for old behaviour, A period of relative stability (consolidate). Slide 23 : This slide shows ADKAR MODEL. The headings showcases- Phases of a Change Project, Phases of Change for Employees, Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement, Implementation, Post - Implementation, Concept & Design, Business Need. Slide 24 : This slide shows framework of Bridge Transition model. Bridge Transition Model covers- Ending, Transitions, New Beginning, Uncertainty, Exploration, Skepticism, Commitment. Slide 25 : This slide showcases Szpekman's Communication Framework. The headings covered are- Communication (Communication Plans, Print & Electronic Media, Face-to-Face Communication), Leadership, (Vision & Strategy Agenda, Items Questions, Praise, Resources, Assignments, Symbolic Behavior) Structure / Process, (Organization Structure, Career Paths, Policies & Procedures, Roles & Responsibilities, Tools & Support) Rewards, (Compensation Plans, Benefits, Recognition Programs, Promotions) Measures, (Performance Management, 360 degree Feedback, Employee Surveys Performance Metrics & Benchmarks) Knowledge / Skill Emphasis, (Competency Models, Hiring Processes, Orientation Programs, Training & Development, Feedback & Coaching, Talent Planning) Slide 26 : This slide showcases Roger's Technology Adoption Curve. The main headings constitute of- Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority, Late Majority, Laggards to be shown with respective percentages. Slide 27 : This slide covers Risks and Barriers. The subheadings include- Risk Assessment, Resistance to Change, Resistance Management Plan Slide 28 : This slide covers Risk Assessment in details. Identify the risk and assess the significance and likelihood of it occurring and plan the contingency. For effectively change management process, it is important to identify all the possible risk elements associated with it. Date of risk occurring and Brief Description of Risk, Mitigation Action, Approval of Commencement, Date of Commencement, Risk No. can be shown by with respective High medium low parameters. Slide 29 : This slide displays Risk Matrix. It is a detailed variation of Risk associated in Change management. Consequences in the order of Insignificant, Minor, Moderate, Major, Catastrophic factors for any Likelihood to happen can be shown by this matrix. Slide 30 : This slide covers Resistance Assessment Survey. For the smooth implementation of change, it is important to identify all the barriers. The Areas, Description and Rating can be shown in terms of list of potential areas for resistance that you may be experiencing in the implementation of the SLM project. For each area indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree by placing your response in the box from the following scale. Assess the across individually and highlight any scores that are greater than three. This area should then become your primary focus for the greatest resistance to your project are- Area of Resistance, Description, Rating. Slide 31 : This slide shows Resistance to Change faced. For the smooth implementation of change, it is important to identify all the barriers. You can rate all the possible barriers and analyse which barriers needs to be dealt first. The following factors can be gauged on the parameters of High medium low- Inadequate Team & Users Skills, Technology users not involved, Resistance to Change, Limitation of Existing System, Lack of Executive Commitment, Lack of Executive Champion, Unrealistic Expectation, Lack of Cross-Function Team, Project Charter Too Narrow. Slide 32 : This slide is another variation of Resistance to change faced. These factors can be gauged on the parameters of High medium low. Slide 33 : This slide covers Resistance management plan in brief. It shows Resistance management plan which includes Key areas, Actions and persons responsible. Slide 34 : This slide displays Implementation Strategies. The sub headings include- Change Transition Plan, Communicating the Change, Change, Management Training, Sustaining the Momentum, Timeline for Implementation. Slide 35 : This slide showcases Change Transition plan for milestones covered in a span of twelve months. Management Owner (Preparation), Communications Owner (Announcement), H.R Owner (Grievances, New Positions) Staff Relocation Owner (Team 1) IT Owner (Telecoms/PC) Slide 36 : This slide shows Change Transitions plan. This a Gantt chart representing various tasks to be performed along with their duration and degree of completion. Slide 37 : This slide covers Change Transition Curve. This curve depicts the transition process at different time intervals. Numbness, Denial, Panic Dread, Acceptance Acknowledgement, Testing & Experimentation, Feelings of optimism Hope Renewed Energy, Feelings of satisfaction, Shock Sudden Awareness, Blaming Self Blaming others, Depression Insecurity, Discovery & Learning, Integration & New meaning, These aspects are covered in terms of Time and Performance. Slide 38 : This slide displays Communication Plan. The table can be used to prepare plan for communicating the change to the employees. Audience, Key Messages, Delivery Methods, Date, Length of Session (if applicable), and Location are the major factors covered which can be presented. Slide 39 : This slide presents a table which can be used to prepare plan for communicating the change to the employees. Communication Plan (Option 2 Of 2) contains the same parameters in a different colour variation. Slide 40 : This slide represents Communication Tools Matrix. The main sub headings included are- Industry, Corporation, Groups,Individuals All the above mentioned points are divided on the basis of Soft skills and Hard skills respectively. Slide 41 : This slide shows Change Management Communication. Various channels for communicating change has been listed down. Channels under direct control of management are sub divided into- Face to face Options, Department Meetings One-o-one meetings, Town Hall Meetings, Brown Bag Lunches, Training courses and workshops Alternate under direct control of management Emails Corporate Newsletters FAQs Internal Memos Posters Intranet Channels Not Under Direct Control of Management Market Place Changes Customer Inputs Slide 42 : This slide is another variation of Change management communication. Slide 43 : This slide consisting of a Change Management Training table can be used to prepare plan for training and educating the employees. Slide 44 : This slide shows Change Management timelines for 6 months. Its sub headings are- Shared (Change Purpose), Visible (Change Leadership), Smart (Engagement & Communication), Strong (Individual Performance), Supportive (Organization & Culture), Meaningful (Change Measurement). These sub headings can be categorised as Diagnosed, Design and Develop. The Diagnose section includes- Define Future State, Define Change Governance, Stakeholder Analysis, Knowledge & Skill Assessment, Culture Change Analysis, Business process Alignment. The Design and Develop section includes- Change Impact Assessment, Change Management Plan, Develop Change Leaders, Support Change Leaders, Build Change Network, Stakeholder Communication Effective, Performance Management, Effective Talent Management, Effective Training & Knowledge Management, Measure Change Progress, Assess Change, Readiness Behaviour Change Plan Prepare organization Design, Implement organization Design. Slide 45 : This slide is on Sustainability- an important factor in success and continuous improvement of change. Various methods for sustaining momentum has been listed. Sustaining Momentum slide includes - Building a Support System for Change Agents, Staying the Course, Developing new competencies & Skills, Reinforcing new behaviors, Providing Resource for change. Slide 46 : This slide displays Cost of Change Management as the main title. Slide 47 : This slide displaying Change Management Cost table helps you in ascertaining the cost incurred in executing various steps of change management process. It displays a quarterly cost table with the following headings and content- Task name and Cost to be covered under four quarters. Task name with its subheadings are- Top Down Plan, Strategy, Change Readiness Assessment, Execute Change, Long Term Sustainment. Put the cost involved in front of these sub headings as deemed fit. Slide 48 : This slide covers Feedback and Evaluation. The subheadings included are- Change Management Feedback Sustaining the Momentum Timeline for Implementation Change Management Experience Change Management Performance Dashboard Slide 49 : This slide shows Change Management Questionnaire / Feedback. This is an analysis carried out to capture the overall experience of the change management process. It is divided into Descriptor Section and Comments/Feedback section. Slide 50 : This slide shows the overall Results found out. The factors included are- Effective Leadership at all Levels, Strong Sense of shared purpose one that is Inspiring and Engaging, Strong Customer Focus, Employee Involvement and Support for Change, Commitment to Learning & Change, Speed of Delivery Balanced with Effective Governance, Understanding of the Impact of the Organization on Society. Slide 51 : This slide represents a graph for Change Management Experience. Overall Effectiveness of Change Management Program Poor -Fair -Good- Excellent. This is the parameter for the experience. Slide 52 : This slide displays Change Management Performance Dashboard. The factors calculated are- %Change Implemented within Target, %Changes Failed, %Emergency Changes, Average Change Implementation Time, %High Risk Changes, Average Cost per Change, %Change Rejected, for the entire Change Management Score. Slide 53 : This slide displays Change Management Icons. Slide 54 : This is another Change Management Icon Slide. Slide 55 : This slide shows Coffee Break image. Slide 56 : This slide displays the title Charts & Graphs. Slide 57 : This slide shows a Line Chart for two product comparison. Slide 58 : This slide shows a Line Chart for two product comparison. Slide 59 : This slide displays a Stock Chart with volume as parameter in terms of high and low, open and close. Slide 60 : This slide contains a Line Chart. Product 01Product 02 can be shown in comparison. Slide 61 : This slide is titled Additional slides. Slide 62 : This slide contains Our Mission with text boxes. Slide 63 : This slide helps depict Our Team with text boxes. Slide 64 : This slide helps show- About Our Company. The sub headings include- Creative Design, Customer Care, Expand Company Slide 65 : This is a representative image for using a QUOTE. Slide 66 : This slide is titled as Financials. Show finance related stuff here. Slide 67 : This slide shows Comparison of number of users and Time. Slide 68 : This slide shows Our Goals for your company. Slide 69 : This slide showcases a Puzzle with imagery. Slide 70 : This slide displays a Venn diagram image. Slide 71 : This slide shows Target image with text boxes. Slide 72 : This slide shows a Mindmap for representing entities. Slide 73 : This slide displays a Bulb or idea image. Slide 74 : This is a Thank You image slide with Address, Email and Contact number.

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The Change Management structure refers to a set of processes and strategies that help organizations manage and implement changes effectively. It can be introduced in a company by following the guidelines outlined in the presentation, starting with identifying the change and evaluating the organization's readiness for it.

The different types of Change Management are Systematic, Project, and Organizational Change Management. They are used depending on the scope and scale of the change initiative. Systematic Change Management is used for smaller-scale changes, while Project and Organizational Change Management are used for larger-scale changes.

The forces for change in an organization include factors such as the knowledge economy, digital convergence, new technology, and socio-cultural and political-legal reasons. They are important because they drive the need for change and can help organizations stay competitive and relevant in their respective industries.

Gap Analysis is a process that involves identifying the current state of an organization, determining where it needs to be in the future, and identifying the gaps that need to be bridged to get there. It is necessary because it helps organizations understand their strengths and weaknesses and develop a roadmap for change.

Some Change Management Tools that can be used include Job Impact Assessment, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Impact Assessment, Change Effectiveness Assessment, and Change Readiness Assessment. These tools can help organizations identify potential obstacles, evaluate the effectiveness of changes, and assess employee readiness for change.

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  • Open the PowerPoint presentation you want to change the slide size for.
  • Click on the "Design" tab in the top menu.
  • Click on the "Slide Size" button in the "Customize" section of the "Design" tab or opt for the common dimensions available.

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4. Select the "Custom Slide Size" option from the drop-down menu.

5. In the "Slide Size" dialog box, you can choose one of the preset sizes or create a custom size.

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6. To create a custom size, enter the width and height values for the slide in the "Width" and "Height" fields.

7. Select the orientation for the slide, either "Portrait" or "Landscape."

8. Click on the "OK" button to save the changes.

9. A message will appear asking if you want to maximize the content to the new slide size. Choose the option that best fits your needs. All the slides in your presentation will now be resized to the new dimensions.

What are the common slide sizes available in PowerPoint? The common slide sizes available in PowerPoint are 4:3 (standard), 16:9 (widescreen), and 16:10 (widescreen).

Can I create a custom slide size in PowerPoint? Yes, you can create a custom slide size in PowerPoint by selecting the "Custom Slide Size" option in the "Slide Size" dialog box and entering the desired dimensions.

Will changing the slide size affect the content and layout of my presentation? Yes, keep this in mind especially if you are switching between standard and widescreen aspect ratios. You may need to adjust the size and placement of text and graphics to fit the new slide dimensions.

How do I know which slide size to choose for my presentation? The slide size you choose will depend on the display device you will be using to present your slides. If you are presenting on a widescreen display, choose the 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. If you are presenting on a standard display, choose the 4:3 aspect ratio.

Can I change the slide size for only one slide in my presentation? Yes, you can change the slide size for only one slide in your presentation by selecting that slide and then choosing the "Custom Slide Size" option from the "Slide Size" button.

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How to Round Corners in PowerPoint

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When editing shapes or images for presentations, you might want to round corners in PowerPoint. By giving such a look to shapes and images, you can add visual appeal to your presentations and make more space for accommodating additional content on a slide. Let’s learn how to apply this creative technique into your presentation slides!

How to Create Rounded Corners for Shapes

Introduction to rounded corners for shapes.

Rounded corners for shapes can be used in a number of ways, such as to create simple shapes, diagrams, placeholders, and for making other design elements. You can select a rounded corner shape and refine it in PowerPoint for further use.

Step-by-Step Guide for Rounding Shape Corners

Step 1: insert shape in powerpoint.

To create a shape with rounded corners in PowerPoint, go to Insert -> Shapes and select a rounded corner shape to draw on your PowerPoint slide. In our example, we will use the Rectangle: Rounded Corners shape.

Insert a round corner rectangle in PowerPoint

Step 2: Drag and Drop to Adjust Round Corners

Drag to draw the shape on your slide, select it, and click the yellow dot on the shape to refine the rounded corners further. This will help you choose the right corner radius based on your preference.

Working with the anchor to round corners in PowerPoint

Step 3: Choose the Right Corner Radius

By dragging the yellow dot, you can make the shape as round as you like. Alternatively, you can simply opt for a rounded corner shape and use it as it is for designing your slides. For example, you can edit the shape’s colors, insert text, and turn it into a placeholder for images.

Modifying the corner radius via drag and drop anchor

The image below shows a rounded corner rectangle in PowerPoint that is customized in size. The shape can be further refined by editing the size and corners via the Shape Format tab or by accessing the Format Shape menu by right-clicking on the shape.

Completed rounded corner rectangle in PowerPoint

How to Create Rounded Corners for Images

Introduction to rounded corners for images.

Making your images round-cornered in PowerPoint is similar to adjusting round-corner shapes. A quick and easy method is to crop them to a shape with round corners and adjust your image to further refine your corners. From the example below, you will notice that such photos can stand out in a slide due to their unconventional look and help add some uniqueness to your slide designs.

Applying Rounded Corners to Images

Step 1: insert picture in powerpoint.

To create rounded corner images, insert a shape to your slide from your device, stock images, or online pictures via Insert -> Pictures .

Insert a picture into PowerPoint

Step 2: Crop Image to Shape

Select the picture, go to Picture Format -> Crop -> Crop to Shape, and select a rounded cornered shape to crop your image.

Crop to Shape in PowerPoint

Step 3: Adjust the Rounded Corners

Just like a PowerPoint shape, you can adjust the rounded corners for the selected image by moving the yellow dot to edit and control the corners for your image.

How to make a picture round in PowerPoint

You can drag the yellow dot to adjust the rounded corner look for your image according to need.

Round a picture edges by drag-and-drop anchor point

The below screenshot shows an image in PowerPoint with rounded corners. You can further edit the image to adjust the alignment, corners, and shape via the Picture Format tab or the Format Picture menu, which can be accessed by right-clicking on the image.

Picture in rounded corner crop shape in PowerPoint

Tips for Image Selection and Cropping

Now that you know how to make a picture round in PPT, you might want to consider a few image selection and cropping tips to design your slides.

Use a High-Resolution Image

Low-resolution images, let alone cropped, can look odd enough when used in slides. Use a high-resolution image to avoid pixelation and image degradation when further cropping, and adjust it in PowerPoint.

Consider using Images with a Centralized Subject

Consider using images that have the subject placed in the center. By doing so, you can avoid cropping the essential bits of an image when turning the corners round.

Avoid Image Distortion

Select an image that does not look out of place when the corners are adjusted. Sometimes, a picture can appear distorted when cropped, such as missing out on important parts of the central subject, such as a human face, which can make the image look odd. Unless you intend to create a distorted image for your presentation, use an image with ample negative space to avoid image distortion.

Don’t Eliminate All Negative Space

Negative space can provide visual calm for your audience by making the image accessible to the eyes. Try not to eliminate all the negative space in the image to give your audience some visual rest.

Consider How Round Your Corners Should Be

When using a rounded corner shape and adjusting the roundness of the image, consider how much you want your image to be rounded. Some images can look strange when the corners are rounded too much, whereas others might look fine. How rounded the corners of your image are will depend on your overall slide design and content needs.

Combining Rounded Shapes and Images

Step 1: insert a rounded corner shape.

You can combine rounded shapes and images by turning your shape into a placeholder. To do this, insert a rounded corner shape via Insert -> Shapes .

Insert a Shape in PowerPoint

Step 2: Insert the Picture into the Slide

Adjust the rounded corners of the shape using the yellow dot to drag and drop for adjustments, and insert a picture into the slide via Insert -> Pictures .

Easy guide on making picture corners rounded in PowerPoint

Step 3: Crop Picture for Rounded Corners

Drag and drop to place the image within the shape and crop it to a rounded corner shape. To give it rounded corners, use Picture Format -> Crop -> Crop to Shape .

Crop to Shape in PowerPoint for rounded corners

Step 4: Make Design Adjustments

Once your image and shape are aligned, you can make design adjustments by adding additional content or changing the background and design of your slides.

Creating rounded corners for PowerPoint slide pictures

With a bit of creativity, you can combine shapes and images in PowerPoint to create visually appealing slide designs to present your content.

Alternative Methods

You can also use various alternative methods to round shapes and images in PowerPoint. You can use a number of PowerPoint features or alternative tools to get the desired results.

Shape Effects in PowerPoint

PowerPoint Shape Effects provides a number of presets with rounded corners that you can quickly apply to shapes, including 3D effects. Just select a shape and go to Shape Format -> Shape Effects .

Shape Effects in PowerPoint

Picture Effects in PowerPoint

Just like Shape Effects, PowerPoint also provides Picture Effects. By selecting an image and going to Picture Format -> Picture Effects , you can select a preset with rounded corners to quickly give your images rounded corners. Like Shape Effects, Picture Effects also come with 3D presets.

Bevel effects for 3D shapes in PowerPoint

Picture Styles in PowerPoint

Another easy way to give your images rounded corners is to select a rounded corner frame from Picture Styles via the Picture Format tab. This will instantly convert your selected image to the chosen style.

Quick Styles in PowerPoint metal rounded rectangle

Online Tools to Create Rounded Images

Different online tools allow uploading images for conversion to rounded corners. You can use these tools to upload and convert your images to rounded corners. A few examples include Image Online and Pine Tools. These websites provide various image conversion options, including the utility of converting them to rounded corners. These images can then be downloaded and used in your PowerPoint presentations.

How to round corners with online tools

Graphic Design Tools

You can use basic or advanced graphic design tools – like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel, etc. – to give your shapes and images the required rounded corner look. You can also combine shapes and images and later export the final output as a standalone image for use in PowerPoint presentations.

Using Adobe Photoshop to round a picture's corners

Tips for Consistency and Alignment

Use guides and grids.

Be it PowerPoint or graphic design applications such as Adobe Photoshop, you can enable guides and grids to ensure consistency and alignment when designing your PowerPoint slides for shapes and pictures with rounded corners.

Maintain a Reference Point

When designing your slides, consider the primary object on your slide and align all objects accordingly. For example, if you use an image with a rounded corner as your central theme, such as the starting point for a mind map, you can align other shapes, such as rounded placeholders, around it. Try not to deviate from your central object to avoid a cluttered slide.

Use Alignment and Snapping Tools

PowerPoint and graphic design applications provide alignment snapping tools to help maintain consistency in aligning objects. You can use these options to consistently ensure your object is aligned in a certain direction (e.g., left, right, or center).

Copy Objects for Consistency

Generating multiple shapes of the same height, width, and color might be time-consuming. Manually change the setting each time you create a new shape. You can copy similar objects to avoid this issue and use drag and drop to rearrange them.

Lock or Group Objects

To ensure that objects don’t overlap or a part of the slide remains consistent, lock them in their place or group them. Locked objects cannot be moved unless unlocked. You can lock objects via the right-click menu. If objects are grouped, they become a single object and can be moved around simultaneously. You can select multiple objects on a slide by clicking on them while using the SHIFT or CTRL/Command key and select the Group option via the right-click menu.

Use Transparency Sparingly

It can be tempting to make certain objects semi-transparent when creating slide designs. However, when using rounded corners, transparency can result in overlapping and visually overpowering objects if not applied correctly. While there is no harm in using transparency for slide objects, you should use transparency sparingly when working with rounded corners to avoid a messy design.

Use PowerPoint Designer

The Designer option, located on the Home and Design tab in PowerPoint, is a powerful AI-featured design tool that provides design ideas that you can choose and incorporate into your slides. Simply click the Designer button to get instant AI-powered ideas based on the content in your slides.

Use PowerPoint Templates for Consistency

You can create your own or use readymade PowerPoint templates to ensure consistency and popper alignment for your slide objects and overall design. If you aren’t very handy at making professional-looking designs yourself, using readymade templates for PowerPoint can be a great way to edit and customize existing designs.

Troubleshooting

When making shapes and images with rounded corners, you can face a few potential issues that can be resolved through troubleshooting the problem.

Fixing Misaligned Corners

If the corners of your shapes and images appear misaligned, see if you are using the same size for all your objects by going to the Shape Format or Picture Format tab and checking the height and width for each. You can also get additional information by right-clicking the menu to select Size and Properties for the object via the Format Picture or Format Shape option.

Fixing Blurry Edges

Blurry edges for shapes and images can occur if you are using a low-resolution or compressed image or effect that might have distorted the object. If the image has been imported from your device after editing in a graphic design application, you might want to use an appropriate output format. For example, a static image saved as a GIF might appear blurry and pixelated. Similarly, not saving your image in HD might be another reason for the issue. Another cause can be an overlapping object or background causing the problem.

Part of Object Appears Missing

Using an image with a lot of white space instead of a transparent background can overlap some of your other objects. Whitespace or extra space on an image similar to that of the background color of your slide can hide other objects due to overlapping extra space. Crop the image properly to avoid this issue. You can also send some objects to the front or back via the right-click menu or via the Arrange menu in the Shape Format or Picture Format tab.

Objects Missing in Slideshow

If your objects with rounded corners appear missing or a part of an object isn’t visible in the slideshow, see if your design has overlapped the slide area or if an effect or animation is causing the issue. Sometimes, this can also be an issue associated with the monitor, or the PowerPoint file can become corrupt. 

Final Words and Design Inspiration

While you might want to try making shapes and pictures with rounded corners for your PowerPoint slides, consider the following tips and design ideas for creating a refined slide deck.

Color Pallets and Modern Designs

Creating rounded corners for shapes and images in PowerPoint can help give your slides a professional and polished look. Rounded corners PPT can be designed with some inspiration from a PowerPoint designer or readymade PowerPoint templates. You should consider color palettes and modern designs to make your slides visually appealing and in line with recent design trends.

Less is More

Unlike in the past, the design language for PowerPoint presentations, the web, and modern apps come with fewer and simplified design elements, using solid colors. This modern or material design is meant to enhance the overall look of the design with a focus on important aspects of the primary content while avoiding clutter with fewer elements. Using fewer elements can be a great way to create slides focused on the topic and avoid making the audience look hard for the primary subject in a slide. In other words, less is more.

Account for Legibility

When using rounded corner objects, the overall design of your slides should be legible while avoiding objects that are too large or too small. This can help ensure that you aren’t using content that is difficult to view or cannot appropriately convey the primary message for your slides. Legibility can be affected due to a number of issues, these might include low resolution images, overlapping objects, inconsistently aligned objects, text that is too small to read, incompatible fonts that don’t gel with the slide design, etc. By accounting for such factors, you can avoid making rounded corner objects that don’t add visual value to your slides or might be difficult to view when you run the presentation as a slideshow.

Take Inspiration from PowerPoint Templates

Depending on how skillful you are at using PowerPoint or how much time you intend to spend on a slide deck, designing rounded corners for slide objects can help you make the most out of your content, as well as save space and make the slides easy on the eyes. Some PowerPoint templates provide rounded corners for shapes and placeholders for images and have predefined animations, transitions, and 3D designs that can give your slides a polished look. Hence, the use of professionally designed PowerPoint templates can always be helpful in not only saving time but also giving you some ideas to craft your slides. SlideModel provides a wide array of professionally designed PowerPoint templates, including designs with rounded corners that can be used for making diagrams, showcasing geographical maps, organizational profiles, and progress reports, and making other types of professional presentations related to various topics.

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