How to Draw a Polygon in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert and draw a polygon shape in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to draw a polygon in PowerPoint using the built-in Shapes tool under the Insert tab. In just four steps, you can add any polygon — pentagon, hexagon, octagon, and more — directly onto your slide.

Steps

Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
Click Shapes located in the Illustrations section.
Select a polygon shape such as a hexagon, pentagon, or octagon from the shapes panel.
Click and drag on the slide to draw and place your polygon.

📌 Why this matters

Drawing polygons in PowerPoint is a core design skill for creating professional diagrams, infographics, and slide layouts. PowerPoint's built-in Shapes library gives users instant access to multi-sided polygon shapes — including pentagons, hexagons, and octagons — without any third-party tools. Mastering the Insert Shapes workflow helps presenters build visually structured content faster and with greater precision. This capability is essential for educators, business analysts, and designers who rely on PowerPoint for data visualization and visual storytelling.

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