Applies ToPowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint 2024 PowerPoint 2021 PowerPoint 2019 PowerPoint 2016
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In PowerPoint, group objects together so you can move or format them at the same time. Or ungroup the objects so you can change parts individually.

Group objects

  1. Press and hold Ctrl while you select each object.

  2. Select Shape FormatThe Group icon. Group > Group.

  3. Format or move the grouped object however you want.

Ungroup objects

  1. Select a grouped object.

  2. Select Shape FormatThe Group icon. Group > Ungroup.

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Group or ungroup shapes, pictures, or other objects

Combine shapes to create a custom shape

Add shapes

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