Add and format text in PowerPoint
Applies To
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint 2024 PowerPoint 2021 PowerPoint 2019 PowerPoint 2016Try it!
Add and format text to organize content in your presentation.
Add text
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Select a text placeholder or box.
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Type in the text you want.
Format text
When you select text and choose a format, hover over a menu option to see a live preview in your slide.
Format options include:
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Font Color - Choose a font color for your text.
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Numbering or Bullets - Create a list using numbers or bullets.
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Add or Remove Columns - Add or remove columns in your text.
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Text Direction - Change the direction of text.
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Align Text - Connect your text to the top, middle, or bottom of a bounding box.
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Align Left, Center, Align Right, or Justify - Align your text the way you want.
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Increase List Level or Decrease List Level - Increase or decrease a list indent.