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How to Draw Freehand in PowerPoint
Adjust a slideshow for added effect using the drawing and inking tools
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Expand Jump to a Section Drawing Tools & Inking Tools Step-by-Step: Draw a Freeform Shape Step-by-Step: Draw a Scribble Shape Draw With the Pen Tool Turn Ink to Text Turn Ink into Shapes Draw Custom Lines & Shapes PowerPoint has been used as the ultimate slideshow creator for many years. It's easy to use and includes many unique tools for customizing your slideshows, including the various drawing tools. Once you know how to draw in PowerPoint using those tools, it's easy to add emphasis to an image, much-needed flair to your presentations. The instructions in this article apply to PowerPoint 2019 and 2016, as well as PowerPoint for Microsoft 365. Hero Images/Getty Images PowerPoint Drawing Tools & Inking Tools
Inside PowerPoint, you'll find several different tools, including the classic drawing tools and improved inking tools. Some of the most commonly used include: Shapes: Located in the toolbar, this is the traditional tool that allows you to choose from different shapes or draw your own using lines.Pen tools: Use many different pen types to create your own custom, freehand shapes.Ink to text: Use Ink to Text to turn your written word into text within your PowerPoint presentation.Ink to shape: Draw shapes, then turn them into text shapes using this tool. Each of these tools come in handy for different purposes as you create your slideshow. To use the Pen tool and Inking tools, you'll need to have a touch-enabled device like a tablet or smartphone. You can use either a smart pen or your finger on these devices. How to Draw a Traditional Shape in PowerPoint
Drawing a shape or line in PowerPoint is simple in this traditional method. To get started, open your PowerPoint presentation. Drawing a Shape Using the Freeform Tool
Select Insert > Shapes. To draw a freeform shape, select the Freeform icon. Draw a shape by moving your cursor around the screen, selecting where you want your points. You can also hold your mouse or finger down to scribble. Once you're ready, complete your shape by connecting the last point to the beginning point. PowerPoint will automatically fill the shape and bring up the Format section in the ribbon. Draw a Shape Using the Scribble Tool
Select Insert > Shapes. To draw a scribbled shape, select the Scribble icon. Hold down your mouse or trackpad to draw a scribble in your PowerPoint slide. The ends don't have to connect. Once completed, the Format section will appear. Use this section to change the design of your shape. Draw Freehand Shapes Using PowerPoint 2019 and 365' s Pen Tool
PowerPoint now allows users with touch-enabled devices to use tools such as the Pen tool to create custom shapes, text and more. To get started, open a new or existing presentation. Select Draw from the ribbon. Here, you'll see a wide range of pen options, including pencil, highlighter, and marker. Select a pen from the available tools. You can also select the pen again to see available formatting options such as color, style, and line thickness. Start drawing inside your presentation using your finger or smart pen. Don't like what you drew? Select the Eraser tool to erase all or part of your drawing. Just like the other pens, the eraser offers a few different options such as stroke, small, medium, and segment patterns. Draw Freehand Shapes Using PowerPoint 2016' s Pens Tool
Simply open a presentation, select Review > Start Inking, then select your pen tool of choice and draw your freehand shape or text. The pen tool is great for circling important parts of your presentation, drawing arrows for emphasis, underlining important points or just adding custom design to your slides. How to Turn Ink to Text Using PowerPoint 365' s Draw Tool
Using PowerPoint's Ink to Text tool, you can turn handwritten notes into text quickly. Simply open a presentation to get started. Using the Draw tool, write your text using the ink tool of your choice. Select Ink to Text from the toolbar. Draw a lasso around the words you wish to turn to text. PowerPoint will automatically turn the words into text, giving you spelling options just in case they missed. Turn Ink into Shapes Using PowerPoint 365' s Draw Tool
You can draw quick shapes in the same way you create text using the Ink to Shape tool. Open a presentation and begin in the same way you did for the Ink to Text tool. Create your shape using your pen tool of choice. Select Ink to Shape from the toolbar. Draw a lasso around the shape you wish to change and watch as PowerPoint does the hard work for you. It even suggests shapes just in case they created the wrong one. Draw Custom Lines & Shapes Using the Ruler Tool
For drawing your own lines and shapes without the help of the Ink to Text or Ink to Shape tools, you can use the Ruler tool as the perfect, built-in straightedge. In the Draw tool, select Ruler from the toolbar. Drag the ruler around until you're happy with the placement. Once your ruler is placed, select the pen tool of your choice and create your line by tracing the ruler's edge. When you're done, simply select Ruler again to remove it from your screen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides How to Place a Picture Inside a PowerPoint Shape How to Add a Border in Google Docs How to Cite Pictures in PowerPoint How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation Put Text on a Path or in a Shape in Adobe Photoshop CC How to Draw on Google Maps How to Draw on Google Docs How to Add Page Numbers in PowerPoint How to Use Curved Text in PowerPoint How to Write on a PDF How to Use Web Notes in Microsoft Edge How to Crop a Shape in PowerPoint Using the Lasso Selection Tool in Paint.NET How to Make an Image Background Transparent in PowerPoint How to Apply a Text Shadow in PowerPoint Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies