How to Resize Shapes in PowerPoint Precisely

How to Change the PowerPoint Shape Dimensions

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to resize shapes precisely in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to change shape dimensions in PowerPoint by using the Shape menu to set exact Width and Height values. It takes just a few clicks to resize any shape to a precise size without manual dragging.

Steps

Select the shape you want to edit inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation.
Go to the top menu bar and click 'Shape'.
Specify your preferred Width and Height by typing measurements into their respective fields or using the spin buttons to adjust.
The dimensions of the selected shape will be updated according to your input.

📌 Why this matters

Precisely controlling shape dimensions in PowerPoint is essential for creating polished, professional presentations where visual consistency matters. The Shape menu's Width and Height fields let users set exact measurements in seconds, eliminating imprecise manual resizing by dragging. This is especially valuable for teams that follow strict design templates or need pixel-perfect alignment across slides. Mastering this feature helps presenters save time and produce slide decks that look intentional and on-brand.

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