How to Align in PowerPoint

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to align objects like pictures, text boxes, and shapes perfectly. We look at three different tools. First, we explore how the helper lines help place objects on the slide and in relation to other objects on the slide. Next, we look at how to use the ribbon alignment tools. Last, we look at the view tools to show a ruler, gridlines, and guides. With all these tools, you'll be able to align your objects on your slides like a professional.

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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Use PowerPoint guidelines
2:02 ALT key to disable snapping
2:19 PowerPoint guidelines with multiple objects
3:27 Use Picture Format Align tools
5:25 Align grouped objects
6:33 Ruler, gridlines & guides
7:53 Wrap up

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[tasdau]

I'm surprised you didn't mention how to create/duplicate guide lines. You explanation implies you only get one horizontal and one vertical.

[Scareware]

Kevin, you have some of the BEST content on YouTube. I constantly find myself looking up your videos anytime I need help with some software or am in need of learning something new! Keep up the fantastic work!

[TylerStanczak]

One of my favorite tools to help fix my ocd with making sure objects are aligned properly :)

[fireballpress]

Hi! Thank you for your work! Can I find you a tutorial on how to align some circles (I want to use them for pre-cut self-adhesive labels) according to an already created pattern?

[sirmium]

This is the best YT channel.. No question about it... Thanks Kevin...

[Maskulada]

Thank you for making content like. Im not really familiar with powerpoint. Im so happy I found this channel. This is game changer for me hahaha! Im starting to make printables for son who got diagnosed with ASD. I needed this to make a lot alot of visuals aids for him. Thank you❤.

[victoriagomez]

Hello Kevin,
I've a question about using the ink tool in slideshow mode. Is it possible to have the tool bar at the top and visible all the time? I've seen it in somebody else's product and I'm trying to figure out how they did it. I've taken a picture in case you want to see what I'm talking about. Thanks for your help and Happy Thanksgivings!!!

[mcmac]

Alignment and distribution is the greatest invention in the universe

[Nailbunny]

I LOVE YOU!!! This video has changed my life for the better. I only regret the hours I've lost which I can never get back. C'est la vie.

[INJURYCOMP]

Excellent content and guidance here! I am already much better with PP from watching your videos! One issue I have is that my first PP video I did for YT (wish I had watched more of your videos prior to posting it) is very watchable on a desktop screen but there are a significant percentage of viewers who watch YT exclusively on their smartphones. On the smartphone screen there writing is so small it is difficult to watch. If the screen is changed to landscape, the PP video is easier to read BUT it cuts off the top and sides of the video. Is there something I am doing wrong or is there a setting on smartphones to increase the screen size? Thank you.

[cenevspeed]

Your thumbnail was perfectly aligned 👌🤪 Looks like you created that too with PowerPoint

[otiliam]

Hi Kevin, amazing channel. Please make a vid about perspectives in excel. I have a data model and each group has to see different chunks of data based on region but the same layout. Thank you.

[Kayodoms]

Nice! I was looking up how to make images aligned across all pages. This seems looks like it will do it.

[abhijithkalwakol]

919k subscribers! you are very close to a Million subscribers 👍

[iNetgroup]

Nice and Useful Video . Thank you So much ! 😊

[amirhosseinizand]

Great ❤ Now I'm the master of alignment 😊

[kencarcas]

Thank you the video ... always helpful, but could you explain how to align pictures in word so that two pictures over 2 pages (front and back) align ... when they cut out, both pic's align perfectly on both sides (I'm using A4 sized paper) ... thanks again :)

[SavageGothamChess]

Yes! Such a timely video. I was just making a thumbnail and was trying to align some pictures. So awesome. I learnt a lot. Great Video

[ParisianStreets]

i need to change text for each headline in my course, eg. prep, interview, guide, etc with the logo. How do I align it perfectly on each slide of the deck, with the different texts and the logo in place, I have 18 slides to thru by Monday.

[evolution]

This is in regards to your horizontal object spacing @3:14 and @3:21
I took a ruler to my screen to measure your pictures. They all appear to be the same size. Using the snap to guide, your middle picture is (supposedly) exactly centered. And then your two side pics are equidistance from that center pic. If all three pics are the same width, and evenly spaced from the center, how come your side margins are not equal? There is a wider gap from the left edge of screen, compared to smaller gap to the rightside border. It's a difference of nearly 2x. This implies your center picture is not actually centered or "no longer centered".
The only thing I can think of is between one of your video edit jump cuts, you inadvertently(?) moved the center picture off the vertical center. 🤨
That notwithstanding, great stuff as always!