3.2. Explore Text Formatting Options

You can use various text formatting tools in PowerPoint to change the appearance of selected text. The Font and Paragraph groups on the Home tab of the Ribbon provide most of the tools you need, or you can make formatting changes in the Font or Paragraph dialog boxes.

Change the Font When you type text on a slide, it is formatted with a font that is determined by whatever presentation theme (design) is applied. See Chapter 6 for more about themes. The font, or lettering type, gives a certain look and feel to your presentation content, such as formal or informal. You can change the font for selected text or for all text in a title or bulleted list.
Resize Text Properly sizing presentation text makes the ...

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