How to Outline Text in Google Slides

Quick summary

Google Slides does not have a native text outline option, but you can achieve the effect by inserting WordArt via the Insert menu and styling it with border color, weight, and dash controls. This method lets you create bold, eye-catching outlined text directly inside any Google Slides presentation.

Steps

1. Click Insert in the menu bar to open the insert options.
2. Select WordArt from the dropdown menu.
3. Type your text in the WordArt input field — this will become your outlined text element.
4. Press Enter to place the WordArt onto the slide with basic styling applied.
5. Click the border color icon in the toolbar to choose an outline color for your text.
6. Pick a color that complements your slide design to apply it as the text outline.
7. Click the border weight icon to control how thick the outline should be.
8. Select your preferred outline thickness — bold for high impact or subtle for a refined look.
9. Click the border dash icon to explore solid, dotted, or dashed outline styles.
10. Choose a dash style or keep it solid for a clean, classic outlined text effect.
11. Your text now has a crisp, custom outline that makes it stand out on any slide.