Sometimes it is necessary to change the size of your PowerPoint slides to match the display. Some displays use a standard screen size, while others may be widescreen. The default slide size in PowerPoint is widescreen. But PowerPoint offers a choice of both types. Additionally, it also offers a customized aspect ratio to fit specific paper sizes.
Unfortunately, you cannot change the size for only a few slides in your presentation. All slides in a presentation must be of the same size. Therefore, any changes you make to one slide in your presentation will apply to all.
2 ways to change slide size in Powerpoint :
- A fixed aspect ratio
- A customized aspect ratio
Let us begin.
Method #1: Use a fixed custom ratio
Step #1: Open your PowerPoint presentation.
Open a PowerPoint presentation where you have a few slides.
Step #2: Change the slide size
Click on the Design tab on the top menu bar to change the ribbon.
In the section Customize, click on the Slide Size icon.
This opens a choice of two sizes:
- Standard (4:3)
- Widescreen (16:9)
By default, PowerPoint selects the Widescreen size format.
Click on the Standard icon to change the size.
You can change between the two sizes.
Step #3: Fit the content
When changing the size, PowerPoint offers a choice between:
- Maximize — if you are changing to a larger size, PowerPoint will maximize the contents to fit the size.
- Ensure Fit — if you are changing to a smaller size, PowerPoint will scale down the contents to ensure a proper fit.
Click on the tab most suitable to your choice.
All slides in your presentation change according to your choice.
Method #2: Use a customized suspect ratio
Step #1: Open your PowerPoint presentation.
Open a PowerPoint presentation where you have a few slides.
Step #2: Change the slide to a custom size
Click on the Design tab on the top menu bar to change the ribbon.
In the section Customize, click on the Slide Size icon.
This opens a list of choices.
Click on Custom Slide Size at the bottom of the list.
This will open a dialog box for Slide Size.
Click on the down triangle next to Slide sized for:
This will open a list of preconfigured sizes.
Select the one most suitable for your purpose.
Else, click on Custom at the bottom of the list.
Change the Width to your requirement.
Change the Height to your requirement.
Under Orientation and Slides, choose between Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Click on OK to exit the dialog box.
Step #3: Fit the content
When changing the size, PowerPoint offers a choice between:
- Maximize — if you are changing to a larger size, PowerPoint will maximize the contents to fit the size.
- Ensure Fit — if you are changing to a smaller size, PowerPoint will scale down the contents to ensure a proper fit.
Click on the tab most suitable to your choice.
All slides in your presentation change according to your choice.
Conclusion
We have shown you two methods to change the size of your slides in PowerPoint. You can select between pre-built sizes or set your own size. Use the one most suitable to your requirement.