Have you ever heard of rounded corners for shapes or images in Microsoft PowerPoint? Rounding PowerPoint corners is a popular style element that creates a modern and elegant impression on your audience . With these custom shapes, you and your information will stand out with creative design !
Today we'll show you how to adjust this versatile style element and how to use it effectively.
Rounding PowerPoint corners: Use images or shapes as a starting point
Have you decided to avoid sharp edges and corners on your shapes or images in PowerPoint? Would you prefer to use rounded corners instead?
Then, choose images that are relevant to your presentation topic (you can find tips on how to quickly integrate images into a presentation here ). Shapes can also be important in presentations, for example in diagrams or other process illustrations. You can also round the corners of these.
You can round all corners to your desired degree or leave them sharp . However, keep in mind that for a consistent corporate design, the uniform use of sharp or rounded corners is practically mandatory – depending on which of the two options better suits the elements of the rest of the presentation.
How to round off PowerPoint corners
PowerPoint offers you the option of skillfully rounding corners without an external graphics program . You have two methods for rounding PowerPoint corners on your slides. Follow these step-by-step instructions:
Option 1: Images
If you want to round off the corners of an inserted image , this option is right for your project.
Step 1:
In the "Insert" tab, select "Pictures" . Alternatively, you can insert an image directly into your presentation using the Scan & Paste app. More information is available here .
Step 2:
Adjust the size and position of the image to your liking .
- To resize an image : Use the corner handles of the image. Drag them with the left mouse button pressed until you reach the desired size.
- To change the position : Move the mouse cursor over the image. It should then change into a four-pointed arrow. Now hold down the left mouse button and position your image on the slide as desired.
You can make further edits by using the "Image Format" tab that opens when you click on the image.
Here you also have the option to change the image size or crop your image to fit.
In the same tab, you can further modify your image as desired. For example, you can make it more transparent by using the "Transparency" option. More information about transparent images can be found in this article . Or you can adjust the colors . Take advantage of the many other customization options to perfectly tailor your image to your presentation.
You can also make further changes by right-clicking on your image . The "Format Picture" menu will then open on the right side of the presentation.
Step 3:
Now, in the "Image Format" tab, select the "Crop" option.
A drop-down menu will open. Click on "crop shape" and select the rectangle with rounded corners .
Step 4:
A yellow dot will now appear in the upper left corner of your image. Click and hold this dot with your mouse and drag it to the left to make the corners less sharp, and to the right to make them larger and rounder.
Then save. Your image now has rounded corners.
Variant 2: Shapes
If you want to create a form to fill with text later, for example, this option is right for you.
Step 1:
Open a new PowerPoint presentation. On the "Insert" tab, in the "Shapes" group, select the "Rectangles" option and insert the " Rectangle: Rounded Corners " shape.
Step 2:
Draw the rectangle to the desired size .
Step 3:
Clicking on the rectangle opens the "Shape Format" tab. Here, similar to step 2 of the first variant, you can make further changes according to your wishes.
Right-clicking the rectangle and selecting "Format Shape" from the drop-down menu will also open the "Format Shape" options on the right side of the presentation. Edit your shape as desired.
Step 4:
Next, you can round the corners by clicking on the rectangle. Use the yellow dot that appears in the upper left corner again. Drag this dot with the mouse button pressed to the left for smaller, sharper corners and to the right for larger, rounded corners.
Save the file. You have successfully rounded off your PowerPoint corner!
Conclusion: Rounding PowerPoint corners: A quick and easy design effect to adjust!
Opt for rounding the corners of your PowerPoint presentations! The effect will be perceived as pleasant and varied by your audience and will reinforce the communication of your content .
With our step-by-step instructions, you can easily and quickly create the effect yourself, without having to resort to external graphics programs. Try it out!
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