Quick summary
PowerPoint does not have a dedicated margin setting, but you can control text padding inside any shape by using the Format Shape panel. This step-by-step demo shows you exactly how to access and adjust those internal text box margins in just a few clicks.
Steps
- Click on the text box containing your text to select it.
- Right-click the selected shape and choose Format Shape from the context menu.
- In the sidebar, click on Text Options to reveal text formatting controls.
- Click the Text Box icon in the Text Options panel.
- Adjust the Left, Right, Top, and Bottom margins by typing your preferred measurements into the fields.
