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How To Curve Text Around A Circle In PowerPoint

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to bend text into a circular shape in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to curve text around a circle in PowerPoint using the Transform text effect. In just a few clicks, you can make text follow a circular path directly inside your presentation.


Steps

  1. Select the text box containing the text you want to curve.
  2. Go to the Shape Format tab on the ribbon.
  3. Click Text Effects in the WordArt Styles group.
  4. Select Transform from the dropdown menu.
  5. Choose the Circle or Arch option under Follow Path.
  6. Resize the text box to adjust how the text wraps around the circle.

📌 Why this matters

Curving text around a circle in PowerPoint is a popular design technique used to create professional logos, badges, and slide graphics without leaving the application. PowerPoint's built-in Transform text effect lets users apply circular and arch text paths in seconds, eliminating the need for third-party design tools. This capability helps presenters and designers produce polished, visually engaging slides that stand out. Mastering this feature saves time and raises the production value of any PowerPoint presentation.
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