How to Change the WordArt Style in PowerPoint

Updated on:

May 4, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to change the WordArt style in your PowerPoint presentations.

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It is very easy to change the WordArt style in PowerPoint. Here’s a short guide on how to do it:

Inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation, find and select the WordArt you want to edit.
After that, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Shape Format'.
Go to the WordArt Gallery, then click the drop-down arrow below it to view the entire collection.
Subsequently, choose the new WordArt style you want to use.
Finally, the style of the selected WordArt in your PowerPoint presentation will be changed accordingly.

📌 Why this matters

Changing WordArt styles lets you instantly match your text to different presentation themes, audiences, or brand guidelines without recreating elements from scratch. Beyond basic aesthetics, WordArt style consistency creates visual hierarchy that guides your audience's attention through your content. When you maintain coherent styling across slides, viewers process information more efficiently and retain key messages better. Different styles also convey distinct tones - sleek styles for corporate settings, playful ones for creative pitches - helping you connect with your specific audience before you even speak.

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