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How to Change the Border Color of a PowerPoint Table

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to customize table border colors in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

You can change the border color of a PowerPoint table by using the Table Design tab and selecting a new Pen Color from the ribbon. This method lets you apply a custom border color to individual table borders directly on the slide canvas.


Steps

  1. Select the table inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation that you want to edit.
  2. Go to the top menu bar and click Table Design.
  3. Find and select Pen Color in the ribbon.
  4. Pick the color you want to use from the color options.
  5. One by one, tap the table borders to change the color.
  6. The border color of the selected table borders will be updated according to your selection.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing PowerPoint table border colors helps presenters create visually consistent, on-brand slides that stand out. The Table Design tab and Pen Color tool make it easy to apply precise color changes to individual borders without reformatting the entire table. This level of formatting control is essential for professionals who need polished, presentation-ready visuals. Mastering this feature saves time and eliminates the need for third-party design tools.
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