How to Insert WordArt in Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows 11
Posted on 16th June 2023
Introduction
Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular presentation software that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. You can use PowerPoint to create slideshows for work, school, or personal purposes. PowerPoint allows you to insert a variety of objects into your slides, including images, videos, charts, and shapes. One type of shape that you can insert is called WordArt. WordArt is a text object that you can format with different colors, fonts, and effects. You can insert WordArt into your PowerPoint slides to make your text stand out. In this article, we will show you how to insert WordArt into your PowerPoint slides on a Windows 11 computer.
Instructions
- Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your Windows 11 computer. You can do this by clicking on the Start menu and then selecting Microsoft PowerPoint from the list of apps.
- Create a new PowerPoint presentation or open an existing one. You can do this by clicking on the File tab and then selecting New or Open.
- Click on the slide that you want to insert WordArt into. You can do this by clicking on the thumbnail of the slide in the left sidebar.
- Click on the Insert tab. This tab is located at the top of the PowerPoint window.
- Click on the WordArt button. This button is located in the Images group on the Insert tab. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Select the WordArt style that you want to use. A preview of each style will appear in the drop-down menu. When you find a style that you like, click on it to select it.
- Enter the text that you want to insert into the WordArt object. You can do this by typing in the text box that appears in the center of the PowerPoint window.
- Click on the WordArt object to select it. A box will appear around the object. You can now format the object using the options in the Drawing Tools Format tab.
- Click on the Format tab. This tab is located next to the Insert tab. It contains options for formatting the WordArt object.
- Click on the Text Effects button. This button is located in the WordArt Styles group on the Format tab. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Select the text effect that you want to use. A preview of each effect will appear in the drop-down menu. When you find an effect that you like, click on it to select it.
- Click on the Text Fill button. This button is located next to the Text Effects button. A color palette will appear.
- Click on the color that you want to use. The color will be applied to the WordArt object.
- Click on the Text Outline button. This button is located next to the Text Fill button. A color palette will appear.
- Click on the color that you want to use. The color will be applied to the outline of the WordArt object.
- Click on the Font button. This button is located in the WordArt Styles group on the Format tab. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Select the font that you want to use. The font will be applied to the WordArt object.
- Click on the Font Size button. This button is located next to the Font button. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Select the font size that you want to use. The font size will be applied to the WordArt object.
- Click on the Bold button. This button is located next to the Font Size button. It will make the text bold.
- Click on the Italic button. This button is located next to the Bold button. It will make the text italic.
- Click on the Underline button. This button is located next to the Italic button. It will underline the text.
- Click on the Align button. This button is located in the Paragraph group on the Format tab. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Select the alignment that you want to use. The alignment will be applied to the WordArt object.
- Click on the Line Spacing button. This button is located next to the Align button. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Select the line spacing that you want to use. The line spacing will be applied to the WordArt object.
- Click on the Letter Spacing button. This button is located next to the Line Spacing button. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Select the letter spacing that you want to use. The letter spacing will be applied to the WordArt object.
- Click on the WordArt object to deselect it. The box around the object will disappear.
Conclusion
Now you know how to insert WordArt into your PowerPoint slides on a Windows 11 computer. You can use the options in the Drawing Tools Format tab to format the WordArt object. You can also use the options in the WordArt Styles group on the Format tab to apply different text effects to the object. Experiment with different combinations of colors, fonts, and effects to create a WordArt object that matches your PowerPoint presentation.
When you’re ready to add your WordArt, click Insert > WordArt. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of styles and colors. After you select your preferred option, your WordArt will appear in your PowerPoint slide.
To edit your WordArt, simply click on it and then make your changes. You can also right-click on your WordArt and select Format WordArt to make additional changes.
Once you’re happy with your WordArt, simply click outside of it to deselect it.
Assuming that you have your text ready, follow these steps to insert WordArt in Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows 11.
1. Open Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows 11.
2. On the Insert tab, in the Images group, click the WordArt button.
3. A drop-down menu will appear. Select the desired WordArt from the menu.
4. The WordArt will be inserted into your PowerPoint presentation.
5. You can now format the WordArt to your liking. To do so, select the WordArt, and then use the options in the Format tab.
