Essentially, the eyedropper tool can grab the exact color of any object you point and click on. Then, you can apply that color to another element of your choice. In recent versions of PowerPoint, the eyedropper tool is built-in PowerPoint. However, if you are using Mac, you can use the system color picker that has a similar built-in eyedropper tool.
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- Explore our Text Placeholders vs. Text Boxes in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac article. If your source text is within a text placeholder, there's an easy solution. If your source text is within a text placeholder, there's an easy solution.
- Text in circle in. How to create, write curved PowerPoint text using curve effect. Adding, insert circular text in PowerPoint 2010, also works in 2007, 2013.
Learn to create curved text in PowerPoint. Discover ways you can use the idea to add value to your business presentations.
Application of curved PowerPoint text
Curved text in PowerPoint helps you visualize the concept of aligning around a core idea. Some applications of the concept are:
- Principles of an organization aligned around their corporate vision
- Various functions in a company aligned around customer needs
Here is a diagram template that shows the application of curved text:
In this article, we will learn how to write curved text in PowerPoint.
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Step 1: Write the text and add effect
How To Curve Text Powerpoint For Mac
First write the text you want to align around a circular path. Go to Format -> Text effects -> Transform ->Follow path -> Circle.
Once done, you would see the text curved as follows:
If you want the text to follow a circular path – select the text, go to Format ->Size and make the height and width of the text box equal as shown here.
This makes the text curve as follows:
You can see another surprising cross stitch background effect for text here >>
Step 2: Determine the extent of distribution
When you click on the PowerPoint text, you will see a pink diamond handle. The handle allows you to adjust the extent of distribution of text around the path:
Curvy Text Powerpoint For Mac 2016 Help
If you want to distribute the text equally around the circle, pull the handle to draw a full circle. If the text is still not distributed equally, you may want to use space bar or ‘Tab’ to push the text. The result will be as like shown here.
You can reduce the size of the circle, increase the font size or increase the amount of text to get a tighter circle.
Related: Curved Arrow Tutorial in PowerPoint
Step 3: Create your variations
Space multiple text elements evenly:
Have a circle that connects text elements:
Include a design element in the center:
What you do with the lesson you learned today is limited only by your imagination.
Related: 5 Slide Organization Ideas
More Options for Business Presenters:
If you want more ideas to visualize your concepts, we recommend you take a look at our ‘750+ PowerPoint Charts and Diagram Templates pack for CEOs’. The pack has more than 750 insightful diagram templates you can use for your business presentations. Just replace the sample text with your own text and your professional slide deck gets ready in minutes.
Here are a few samples from the pack:
Why waste time creating diagrams from the scratch, when you have such a high quality solution available off the shelf?
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Learn how to create, edit, and share presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2016, the powerful presentation and slideshow tool. Jess Stratton shows how to build a slideshow from scratch, and leverage PowerPoint templates and themes for quick construction. Jess then demonstrates how to add and edit text, images, graphs, video, and animation; format slides for consistency; and add speaker notes and transitions to ensure a smooth delivery. Plus, discover how to collaborate on changes and then share the final presentation via print, PDF, or a custom slideshow.Skills covered in this course
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