How do I change the slide size in PowerPoint? Standard and custom formats

Today we will talk about how to change the size of the slide in PowerPoint. But before that a few words about what kind of program it is and why it is needed. The PowerPoint product is a tool for creating presentations, which is provided to us by Microsoft Corporation.

It is necessary in almost all areas. You can not imagine a meeting in production firms without using this method. The presentation of a new clothing line is also a presentation. Even teaching in schools and universities is not without this method. This is a clear and understandable guide that simplifies the perception of information.

People who in their activities often encounter this product, know all the tricks and opportunities. But many people have no idea how to change the slide size in PowerPoint. It is to this topic that we will devote this work.

Widescreen and standard format

We live in the 21st century, all technologies are changing. Now almost everywhere the widescreen format is used. Take modern movies, laptops, monitors and so on. The same goes for presentation. Previously, the 4x3 format was used. If you play the presentation of this extension on a widescreen equipment, then all the elements will stretch too much, which will lead to a poor-quality image. When creating, take into account and on what equipment will be played.

How in PowerPoint to change the size of the slide from the standard to widescreen and back? First, start the normal playback mode. After that you can proceed with the setup. On the top panel, select the "Design" tab, in the settings menu, find the "Slide Size" item. Next, everything will be intuitively clear, as in PowerPoint to change the size of the slide. Follow the instructions: Design - Settings - Slide Size - Widescreen or Standard.

Custom size

If you need to choose a different format, for example, for high-quality printing on common formats and so on, you can independently adjust the dimensions you need. So, let's take a closer look at how to change the size of the slide in PowerPoint 2010.

Follow the instructions:

1. "View".
2. "Normal".
3. "Design".
4. "The size of the slide."
5. "Adjust the size of the slides."

As you managed to notice, the first points are repeated. After you have selected "Configure slide size", a small window will appear where you need to define the parameters you need. Here you can customize any format you like: A4, 8.5x11, A3, banner, arbitrary size and so on. Now follow your preferences. When you have chosen the required size, you just need to click the "OK" button.

Setting the default format

There are also cases when presentations are made quite often, and they need to be performed in a different (not standard) size. To do this, you can set your own default settings so that you do not have to perform all the necessary settings on a daily basis. How can I change the slide size in PowerPoint 2007 and set it as the default format?

It is necessary to set up a normal viewing mode, this we did in each part in the first paragraph. Let's repeat: "View" - "Normal". We repeat also other items: "Design" - "Slide size" - "Configure". Using the instructions above, adjust the size you need. Next, in the "Design" tab, you need to call an additional menu, it looks like an arrow down. There you should choose "Save current theme". Next you will be asked to enter a title and save. Again, go to the "Design" tab and call the additional menu. In the window that opens, you will see the newly created topic. Click on it with the right mouse button and select "Set as default theme".

Portrait and Landscape Orientation

Now we will briefly discuss how in the presentation to change the orientation of the slides from landscape to book and vice versa. The first point is repeated: "View" - "Normal". Next is the tab "Design", "Settings", "Slide size". We have a window on the right side of which we can change the orientation to a portrait or landscape. We finish the manipulations with the button "OK".