Add and format text in PowerPoint
Applies To
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint 2024 PowerPoint 2021 PowerPoint 2019 PowerPoint 2016![Your browser does not support video. Install Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flash Player, or Internet Explorer 9.](https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/surface-and-devices/neutral/4873755a-8b1e-497e-bc54-101d1e75d3e7/d07c07fd6aabfe12ed716e87301dc3a1a3a7b5b0.png)
Try 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.