How to Change Text Direction in PowerPoint

Are you tired of dealing with distracting text box borders in Microsoft PowerPoint? Do you want to make your text stand out more by adding shadow or mirroring it? Look no further! In this article, we'll show you how to remove the default black border around your text boxes and apply a shadow. We'll also explore how to manually rotate your text boxes to create unique angles that don't divide by 90.

Removing Text Box Borders in PowerPoint

By default, Word adds a black border around text boxes, which can distract from the text itself. Fortunately, you can easily remove this border or add a shadow to make the text more prominent. To do so:

1. Open your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

2. Select the text box you want to modify.

3. Right-click on the selected text box and select 'Format Shape' from the context menu.

4. In the 'Format Shape' dialog box, click on the 'Border' tab.

5. Uncheck the 'Box' option under 'Style' to remove the border.

Manually Rotating Text Boxes in PowerPoint

If you want to rotate your text boxes at an angle that doesn't divide by 90, you can use the rotation icon above the box. Alternatively, you can manually rotate your text boxes using the following steps:

1. Select the text box you want to rotate.

2. Press the right-angle triangle button at the right of the ribbon and select one of the options to rotate the words.

You can also quickly rotate text in 90-degree increments by selecting the text box and ensuring 'Shape Format' is the active ribbon tab.

Tips for Working with Text Boxes in PowerPoint

Before you start working with text boxes, make sure you've created a new text box first. You can do this by opening the 'Insert' tab in your Microsoft PowerPoint ribbon and clicking on 'Text > Text Box'. This will provide you with additional formatting and style options.

Additionally, if you don't have any text to add to your text box, you can use one of Word's random text generation tools. The Simple Text Box option is a good starting point as it's the closest to regular text.

By following these steps and tips, you'll be able to change the text direction in PowerPoint with ease and create visually appealing presentations.

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