{"id":89,"date":"2019-09-22T17:42:16","date_gmt":"2019-09-22T15:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourslidebuddy.com\/?p=89"},"modified":"2021-05-12T13:59:36","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T13:59:36","slug":"how-to-format-powerpoint-slides-a-complete-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yourslidebuddy.com\/how-to-format-powerpoint-slides-a-complete-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Format PowerPoint Slides: A Complete Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Complete Tutorial: How to Format PowerPoint Slides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Format PowerPoint Slides? <strong>As you know, PowerPoint is a handy tool if used properly. There is a lot to format and changes to be made in the program, and in this article, we go through the most critical formatting tips, what you will learn to format in this article are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Text<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Words<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Paragraphs<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Chunks of Content<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Header and Footer <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bullet Lists<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tables<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above is a long\nlist of areas, but that is why we have named this article exactly\n&#8220;Complete Tutorial: How to Format PowerPoint Slides.&#8221; Let&#8217;s dig into\nthe content!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format Text in PowerPoint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In PowerPoint, all\ntext is written in text boxes. Each text box can be viewed as its own miniature\ndocument which can have its own settings for, for example, indents, tabs, and another\nformatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like different Word\ndocuments, paragraphs work in the same way in text boxes for PowerPoint. If you\nwrite a running text and end with &#8220;Enter&#8221;, a new paragraph is created\nfor upcoming text. This makes it possible to have different settings for\ndifferent pieces within the same text box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make different formatting in text boxes, it is crucial to keep track of what you want to format. Is it one or more words? Or a piece? Or all the text in the text box? With the right selection, this will be easy. Format text is very important when you format PowerPoint slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format Words, in Running Text in PowerPoint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the word or\ntext to be formatted. Double-click for a word or make a continuous selection\nfor a coherent text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then do the formatting\n(for example, bold style), and this applies to the selected text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tip! For single\nwords, it works just as well just to place the cursor in the word and do its\nformatting. It is therefore not necessary to mark the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format a Paragraph<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To format a whole\npiece of text in the text box, it is sufficient to place the cursor in the\ncurrent paragraph. However, if you have to format several parts, it is\nnecessary to mark these pieces in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then do a paragraph\nformatting (for example, bulleted list or indentation). Then this change only\noccurs in the current paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format Chunks of Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also format\nthe full contents of a text box at once without having to select all text. When\nyou click on a text box, the frame becomes around a dashed line. Then you are\nin an edit mode and can choose or edit the text in the text box. If you click\non the dashed frame, the line instead becomes solid. Now the entire text box is\nselected, and all formatting you make applies to the whole text in the text\nbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is handy for quickly giving the text the same settings and formatting at once, and a great tool when you format PowerPoint slides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tip! If the text\nbox is in edit mode (dashed line), you can press &#8220;Esc&#8221; on the\nkeyboard. Then the entire text box is highlighted (solid line).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format the Header\nand Footer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The information\ndisplayed on each page of the PowerPoint presentation, such as a logo, address,\ntitle, or page number, should be in either the header or footer of the image.\nSince these are such common elements for a presentation, that is, they are\nvisible on all pages, PowerPoint has created a function that prevents you from\nformatting this on every page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing the contents of the footer or header is a simple process that can be applied either to individual images or across the board to all slides in the presentation. You can easily format the footer in your PowerPoint slides by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format Header and Footer in PowerPoint<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Open the PowerPoint\nfile. Then, click the &#8220;View&#8221; button in the top menu, and then\nnavigate down to the &#8220;Normal&#8221; or &#8220;Slide Sorter&#8221; views that\nyou see in the top left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Click the &#8220;Insert&#8221; menu. Then click the &#8220;Header and Footer&#8221; option. Click on &#8220;Slide.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Edit header information displayed at the top of the image or change the text in the footer field. Click &#8220;Apply&#8221; to apply the changes to one or more selected images. Click &#8220;Apply to All&#8221; to change the header and footer information of all the slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format Bullet Lists<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you format PowerPoint slides, bullet lists are very important. Create bulleted lists with default points and lists with your own graphic points. You can also create numbered lists in the same way. You can easily add and format a bullet list in PowerPoint by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Click on the\nbullets bullet button or select a bulleted image layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Enter the first\nentry in your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Press the Enter\nkey. A gray dot appears on the next line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Continue until the\nlist is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. To change the row\nin the list but not to create a new point, press Shift + Enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Format the Bullet Point Appearance in Your PowerPoint Slides<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Select the frame on\nthe placeholder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Start menu \u201cHome\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Select the Points \u201cBullets\u201d\nbutton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Click the Bullets\nand Numbering option to use a different bullet appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Click the \u201cCustomize\u201d\nbutton to select a character for point appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Select Color and\nSize as a percentage of text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. You can use the \u201cPicture\u201d\nbutton for more alternative points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Space Between Bullet Points and Text. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have selected\nbigger points for your text, it may become crowded between the points and the\ntext. To increase the distance between points and writing, first show the\nruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Click \u201cView\u201d\nRibbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Check the Ruler\nbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Distance Between Bullet Points and Text.  <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Click on the text.\nYou cannot choose to mark the frame on the placeholder!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Drag the Hanging\nIndent icon. It&#8217;s the little triangle with the tip up, the &#8220;tent.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Several Levels in the Bullet List<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create sub-points\nfor your bulleted list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Stand with the\ncursor in the text at one point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Click the \u201cIncrease\nIndent\u201d \/ \u201cDecrease button\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. You can use the Tab\nkey to lower the level and Shift + Tab to raise the level. Then the cursor must\nbe placed in front of the first letter of the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bullet List Spacing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set the spacing\nbetween rows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Select the frame on\nthe placeholder or select individual rows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Start menu \u201cHome.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Select \u201cLine Spacing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poorly formatted bullet point list is a very common issue, make sure you make this right when you format PowerPoint slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Format Panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enable the style panel for shapes and image objects. There are formats and layout options gathered for quick changes. To activate the Format panel, right-click on the object and then select Image \u201cFormat Shape.\u201d The style panel opens on the right side with the various useful options when formatting PowerPoint slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add &amp; Format Tables<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To create an edit Tables are a lot easier and more convenient compared to Word and Excel. This is a great way to format PowerPoint slides. In PowerPoint, the tables are formatted to look good, rather than be packed with data. The trade-off is, however, less functionality, you cannot use classic Word fields or Excel formulas. However, you can achieve this by link an Excel file to your slide, follow these steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Navigate to \u201cInsert\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Click \u201cObject\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Select the Word\ndocument or Excel file you want to embed in your slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add a Table to a PowerPoint Slide<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways\nto create and add tables in PowerPoint, the most convenient and comfortable\nmethod is: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Navigate to \u201cInsert\u201d\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Select \u201cTable,\u201d and\nspecify how many rows and columns you need<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Setting Table Options\nin PowerPoint<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After you create a\ntable, click anywhere in the table to select it to enable the Alternative Group\ntable in the Table tab. Then click the options button and toggle between and\nformat rows and columns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Total Rows option\nis just another format for the bottom line &#8211; PowerPoint has no formulas or\ncalculations. You can see checkboxes instead of a menu if the screen is wide\nenough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Select a Table Style\nin PowerPoint<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard layout\ngets boring, pretty fast. While selecting your table, visit the Format Groups\ntable on the Table Layout table in the ribbon to apply a new style. Click on\nthe left and right scroll arrows at both ends of the table style gallery or\nclick on &#8220;cute place&#8221; at the bottom to display all styles in a\npalette. If you want a standard table, select \u201cClear Table Style,\u201d which is\nalso the first table in the Table Style gallery and the Table Format palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\nhave presented several elements you can edit and format in PowerPoint. Furthermore,\nwe have taken you through the process of actually format PowerPoint slides.\nNow, you are probably more confident when you work with: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Text<\/li><li>Words<\/li><li>Paragraphs<\/li><li>Chunks\nof Content<\/li><li>Header\nand Footer <\/li><li>Bullet\nLists<\/li><li>Tables<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are\nmany more elements in PowerPoint that can be formatted, but it will be too long\nfor an article. We plan to launch an article shortly focusing on how to format\nimages and video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for reading, and we hope you have learned something. Do you have any questions or comments? Then you are more than welcome to get in touch with us as usual. If you need help with PowerPoint or other Microsoft Office tools, you are also welcome to contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Like: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yourslidebuddy.com\/embed-powerpoint-video\/\">How to Embed: PowerPoint Video<\/a><\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete Tutorial: How to Format PowerPoint Slides Format PowerPoint Slides? As you know, PowerPoint is a handy tool if used properly. There is a lot to format and changes to be made in the program, and in this article, we go through the most critical formatting tips, what you will learn to format in this article are: Text Words Paragraphs Chunks of Content Header and Footer Bullet Lists Tables The above is a long list of areas, but that is why we have named this article exactly &#8220;Complete Tutorial: How to Format PowerPoint Slides.&#8221; Let&#8217;s dig into the content! 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