How to Insert Vertical Line in PowerPoint

Quick summary

Adding a vertical line in PowerPoint is done using the Shapes tool under the Insert tab. Holding Shift while dragging ensures the line stays perfectly straight and vertical.

Steps

1. Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
2. Click "Shapes" located in the Illustrations tab.
3. Select "Line" from the shapes menu.
4. Click and drag up or down on your slide to draw a line, and hold Shift while dragging to keep it perfectly vertical.