Insert Text box on PowerPoint

Question

How do I insert a text box in PowerPoint?

Answer

Text boxes can be used for many different purposes, displaying the main body of text or even using it as a picture caption.

  1. To insert a text box
    1. Go to the Insert ta
    2. In the Text group, click on the Text Box command
  2. When you insert the text box, the Drawing Tools are displayed. Click the Format tab, and use the commands on it to:
    1. Choose a shape style for the text box or other shapes, and a shape fill, such as a gradient color; a shape outline color; and an effect, such as beveling or a shadow or glow
    2. Insert, change, and edit shapes
    3. Position and arrange shapes

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