- Open your Microsoft PowerPoint and select the presentation you want to edit.
- Select the slide where you want to edit the text.
- Click and highlight the text you want to edit.
- Go to the top menu and click Shape Format.
- Click Text Outline.
- Choose the border you want to use.
How to Add Border Around Text in PowerPoint
Try this interactive demo to learn how to add border around text in PowerPoint.
📌 Why this matters
Adding borders around text transforms ordinary slides into polished, professional presentations by creating visual hierarchy and drawing attention to key points. Text borders help your content stand out against busy backgrounds or images where plain text might disappear. Beyond aesthetics, borders serve as subtle organizational tools that guide your audience's eye through complex information. When presenting data-heavy slides or delivering remote presentations where screen clarity varies, bordered text ensures your message remains visible and impactful across different viewing conditions and devices.
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