Quick summary
Overlaying text on an image in PowerPoint lets you create visually engaging slides by combining pictures and captions in one layer. Use the Insert → Text Box method and Bring to Front to ensure your text always appears above the image.
Steps
- Insert your image by navigating to Insert → Pictures and selecting your file.
- Place the image where you want it positioned on the slide.
- Go to Insert → Text Box to add a text layer.
- Draw the text box directly on top of the image.
- Type your text inside the text box.
- Click Bring to Front to ensure the text box sits above the image layer.
