How to Add Text in PowerPoint
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Watch this short lesson to learn two simple ways to add text to a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
What You Will Learn
How to add text using a text placeholder
How to insert a text box
Where text boxes can be placed on a slide
When to use a text box instead of a placeholder
Understanding Text in PowerPoint
Most PowerPoint slide layouts include text placeholders where you can click and begin typing immediately. Placeholders help you organize titles and other content according to the selected slide layout.
If you want to place text somewhere else on the slide, you can insert a text box from the Insert tab. Unlike placeholders, text boxes can be positioned almost anywhere on the slide.
Step-by-Step Instructions
To add text using a placeholder
Click inside a text placeholder.
Begin typing your text.
To add text using a text box
Select the Insert tab.
Click Text Box.
Click anywhere on the slide.
Begin typing your text.
Why This Is Useful
Knowing both ways to add text gives you more flexibility when creating presentations. Placeholders help keep your slides organized, while text boxes let you add text exactly where you want it.
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