How to Make a Border on PowerPoint Slide

Quick summary

Adding a border to a PowerPoint slide is done by inserting a rectangle shape and formatting it with no fill and a visible outline. This method gives you full control over border color, style, and thickness without any add-ins.

Steps

1. Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
2. Click "Shapes" located in the Illustrations section of the ribbon.
3. Select a rectangle shape from the shapes menu.
4. Draw the rectangle around the edges of the slide to frame it.
5. Right-click the shape and select "Format Shape" from the context menu.
6. Select "Fill" and click "No fill" to make the inside of the rectangle transparent.
7. Adjust the border thickness using the "Width" setting to get your desired look.