How To Draw A Line In Powerpoint
Drawing a line in Powerpoint can seem daunting if you’re new to the program, but it’s actually quite simple. With just a couple of clicks you can get your line up and running. Here we guide you through the steps you need to take to get your line ready for presentation success.
First, you’ll need to click on the “Insert” tab in the top bar. Then choose “Shapes” from the list of options. Here you’ll find the “Line” option. Click on it and a line of your desired length will appear on your slide.
Once your line is in place, you can customize it with a myriad of features. You can make it thicker or thinner according to your needs by dragging the vertical slider. You can also change the color of it by clicking the drop down menu where you will find a whole palette of shades to pick from. Want to make it go in several directions? If so, select the “Free Draw” option, draw your desired line and voila.
You can even customize the arrow used at the end of the line. Just click on the arrow tab, pick your arrow of choice and resize it according to your needs. Want to soft-out the edges of the line? You can do it by selecting the “Round Caps” option.
Let’s move on to the formatting options. Here you can adjust the space of the line to make it even more realistic. You’ll find several options to make it look fancy, such as “Dash”, “Dash-dot”, “Double”, etc.
Last but not least, if you want to make your line move with the text, click on the “Align” tab, located at the top of the slide. Once you’ve clicked on it, you will have several options according to the need of your line. It is important that you choose the appropriate option so your line moves with the text when a new page appears.
In addition to that, you can make the line move following a wavy pattern by clicking the “Format” tab and selecting the “Custom Animations” option. Then you’ll see a “Bounce” option where you can create the desired effect.
Adding a picture or a clipart to the line is also an option open to you. Just right click on the line and you’ll see a list of options. Click on “Format shape” and select “Fill”. Here you can add a picture from clipboard or from a file.
All in all, with Powerpoint you can get super imaginative, experiment with different lines and make your presentation stand out from the rest. So go ahead and make those lines work for you. In no time you’ll be able to draw and manipulate lines like a pro.
Using the same technique, you can draw boxes, circles and many other figures. Just click on the “Shape” option and click whichever shape you require. It’s just as easy as it sounds.
Another great thing you can do with Powerpoint is add special effects to your line. You can add shadows, glows or 3D effects, by ticking the boxes under the “Format” tab. Remember, once activated, you can customize the look of these effects by clicking and dragging the sliders.
Finally, if you want to make your line move around the slide, click on “Animations” and select the “Path” option. This will cause your line to move around the screen as you click through each page.
So don’t worry if you feel overwhelmed by Powerpoint and its features, it’s just a matter of getting to know the tricks of the trade. With some practice you’ll be able to craft those lines like a raving artist. Take your time and have fun. Now you know the basics of how to draw a line in Powerpoint; let the experimenting begin!
