How to Create Rounded Corners in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add rounded corners to shapes in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to create rounded corners in PowerPoint using the built-in Rounded Rectangle shape tool. You'll learn to insert, draw, and adjust corner curvature directly on your slide in just a few clicks.

Steps

Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
Click Shapes located in the Illustrations group.
Under the Rectangles group, select the Rectangle: Rounded Corners shape.
Click and drag on your slide to draw the shape.
Adjust the curvature by locating the small yellow dot near the top-left corner — drag it inward for more circular corners or outward for sharper corners.

📌 Why this matters

Rounded corners in PowerPoint give slides a polished, modern look that helps presentations stand out. Using the built-in Rounded Rectangle shape tool, users can quickly create professional design elements without third-party software. Fine-tuning corner curvature with the yellow handle gives full control over the visual style of each shape. This skill is essential for anyone building branded slide decks, infographics, or visually engaging business presentations in PowerPoint.

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