This interactive demo was created free with Storylane in 2 minutes. Create your own demo
This interactive demo was created free with Storylane in 2 minutes. Create your own demo
Start free
All Tutorials /MS PowerPoint

How to Change the Text Outline Color in PowerPoint

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to customize text outline color in PowerPoint slides.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to change the text outline color in PowerPoint using the Shape Format menu. In just a few clicks, you can apply a custom outline color to any selected text in your presentation slide.


Steps

  1. Inside the slide canvas, find and highlight the text you want to edit.
  2. Go to the top menu bar and click Shape Format.
  3. Click the Text Outline option from the menu.
  4. Pick the new color you wish to apply to the text outline.
  5. The outline color of the selected text in your PowerPoint presentation will be updated accordingly.

📌 Why this matters

Changing the text outline color in PowerPoint lets presenters add visual depth, improve text legibility, and align slide design with brand guidelines. This feature is especially useful for making bold headlines stand out against complex backgrounds or images. PowerPoint's Shape Format menu makes it straightforward to apply custom outline colors to any text element without needing design software. Mastering this formatting option helps users create more polished, professional-looking presentations faster.
Your product deserves an interactive demo
Start free
Similar Articles
MS PowerPoint

How To Curve Letters In PowerPoint

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
MS PowerPoint

How to Make PowerPoint Slide 8.5 by 11

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
MS PowerPoint

How to Make Arrow Thicker in PowerPoint

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
No items found.
Platform
Interactive Demos
Sandbox Demos
Hubs
RepX
Integrations
Solutions
Product Marketers
Growth & Demand Gen
Sales Reps & AEs
Presales & SEs
Customer Success
Product Managers
Customers
Demo Showcase
Customer Stories
Finer Demos Club
Features
Demo Signals
Personalization
Deal Intelligence
Resources
Blog
The Plot
Tutorials
Help Docs
What’s New
Demo Dundies
Company
Careers
Pricing
Partners
Contact
Trust Center
Backed by
Chrome Extension Icon
Chrome extension
Download
Desktop app
Download
Built in San Francisco Bay Area - ©2026 Storylane
Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
X Corp (formerly Twitter)LinkedIn
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More
Got it
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More
Got it