Quick summary
To resize a PowerPoint slide to 8.5 by 11 inches, open the Design tab, navigate to Custom Slide Size, and enter the exact dimensions before confirming your scaling option. This letter-size format is ideal for printing presentations as standard documents.
Steps
- Go to the Design tab in PowerPoint.
- Click the Slide Size button on the Design ribbon.
- Select Custom Slide Size from the dropdown menu.
- Set the Width to 11 inches and the Height to 8.5 inches in the Custom Slide Size dialog.
- Click OK to apply the new dimensions.
- Choose your preferred scaling option (Maximize or Ensure Fit) to complete the resize.