Quick summary
Drawing a dashed line in PowerPoint takes just a few clicks using the Shapes tool and Shape Outline formatting options. Select a line shape, then apply a dash style via the Shape Outline menu to instantly create structured, visually distinct connectors.
Steps
- Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
- Click "Shapes" located in the Illustrations section of the Insert tab.
- Choose Line from the Shapes panel.
- Use the Straight Connector to create a clean, direct path between elements in your slide.
- Click Shape Outline from the formatting toolbar to access line style options.
- Select Dashes from the Shape Outline dropdown menu.
- Choose a dashed style to apply your preferred dash pattern to the line.
