How to Add Picture Box in PowerPoint

Quick summary

Adding a picture box in PowerPoint requires using the Slide Master to insert a Picture placeholder that appears on every new slide using that layout. Once configured, presenters can click the placeholder to instantly upload an image without manually repositioning it each time.

Steps

1. Go to the View tab in PowerPoint.
2. Click Slide Master located at the Master Views tab.
3. In the Slide Master tab, click the Insert Placeholder dropdown arrow button.
4. Select Picture from the placeholder type list.
5. Click and drag on the slide to create the picture box.
6. Click Close Master View to exit the Slide Master.
7. Click the dropdown on New Slide from the Home tab.
8. Select the slide layout that includes the picture box.
9. You will now see a picture box on your slide that you can click to instantly upload an image.