Quick summary
Learn how to type text in a PowerPoint slide using a text placeholder or a custom Text Box inserted via the Insert tab. Once your text is added, use the Home tab to format font styles, size, and alignment to polish your presentation.
Steps
- Select the slide where you want to add text.
- Click inside a text placeholder and start typing.
- If there is no placeholder, navigate to the Insert tab.
- Click Text Box from the Insert tab options.
- Click on the slide and type your text into the new text box.
- Format your text using the Home tab to adjust font, size, or style as needed.
