Quick summary
Adding a border to a PowerPoint slide is done by inserting a rectangle shape and formatting it with no fill and a visible outline. This method gives you full control over border color, style, and thickness without any add-ins.
Steps
- Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
- Click "Shapes" located in the Illustrations section of the ribbon.
- Select a rectangle shape from the shapes menu.
- Draw the rectangle around the edges of the slide to frame it.
- Right-click the shape and select "Format Shape" from the context menu.
- Select "Fill" and click "No fill" to make the inside of the rectangle transparent.
- Adjust the border thickness using the "Width" setting to get your desired look.
