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How to Draw Curved Arrow in PowerPoint

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert and customize a curved arrow shape in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to draw a curved arrow in PowerPoint using the built-in Shapes tool under the Insert tab. In just four steps, you can insert a Block Arrow shape and adjust its curve and position directly on your slide.


Steps

  1. Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
  2. Click Shapes located in the Illustrations section of the ribbon.
  3. Select which curved arrow you want from the Block Arrows category.
  4. Drag and draw the arrow onto your slide, then adjust its shape by moving the yellow circles.

📌 Why this matters

Drawing a curved arrow in PowerPoint is a common need for presenters who want to visually guide attention, illustrate processes, or show directional flow in their slides. PowerPoint's built-in Block Arrows tool makes it easy to insert and fully customize curved arrow shapes without any third-party add-ins. Knowing exactly where to find the Shapes menu and how to fine-tune the arrow's curve saves time and improves the visual quality of any presentation. This tutorial is ideal for students, educators, and business professionals who regularly create slides and want polished, professional-looking diagrams.
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