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How to Change the PowerPoint Presentation to Vertical Orientation

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to switch your PowerPoint slides to portrait orientation.

Quick summary

To change a PowerPoint presentation to vertical orientation, open the Design tab, navigate to Slide Size, select Custom Slide Size, and set the slide orientation to Portrait. This quick setting lets you create portrait-mode slides ideal for mobile viewing, digital signage, or printed handouts.


Steps

  1. Inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation, head over to the top menu bar and click Design.
  2. Find and select Slide Size in the ribbon.
  3. Tap Custom Slide Size to proceed.
  4. Under the Slide Orientation section, choose Portrait.
  5. For Slide Scale, make sure that Scale to Fit is selected.
  6. Tap OK to apply the changes.
  7. Your PowerPoint presentation will now display in vertical orientation.

📌 Why this matters

Switching a PowerPoint presentation to vertical or portrait orientation is essential for creators who need slides optimized for mobile screens, social media stories, digital signage, or printed portrait-format documents. Microsoft PowerPoint's built-in Custom Slide Size feature makes it straightforward to change slide orientation without rebuilding your deck from scratch. Knowing how to set portrait orientation in PowerPoint saves time and ensures your content displays correctly across all intended formats and devices.
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