Software & Apps > MS Office How to Use Curved Text in PowerPoint Bend words around objects and create interesting lines with your text By Amanda Derrick Amanda Derrick Twitter Freelance Contributor University of Utah Florida Tech Amanda Derrick is a mechanical engineer, business strategist, and former Lifewire writer who has also written for USAF Civil Service, ATK, and Boeing. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 12, 2020 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Powerpoint Word Excel Outlook What to Know Add WordArt and go to Text Effects > Transform > select curve style.You can also manipulate the text with Drawing, Path, and Warp tools. This article shows you how to bend text to your will in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint 2013, PowerPoint 2010, and PowerPoint for Mac using the WordArt function of PowerPoint along with Path and Warp tools. Add Your Text Using WordArt The first step to creating bent or curved text is to insert WordArt into your presentation. Go to the Insert tab. In the Text group, select WordArt. Choose the style of text to add to your document. You'll customize or change the text style after it's been inserted. Highlight the sample text provided and enter your text. Alter the Text Path Once your WordArt is inserted, you will highlight the text and alter the text path. Select the WordArt text box. Select Text Effects. Point to Transform. Choose an effect from the Follow Path section or Warp section. To see how the effect will look with your text, point to it to preview the effect on the slide. Each Transform option may be adjusted to scale your text and preserve readability. A control handle appears at different locations within the text box (sometimes the border, sometimes in the center). Drag the control handle to adjust the path so that your text is just right for your presentation. On a PC, the control handle is a yellow circle; on a Mac, it's a pink square. Use Follow Path to Create Bent or Circular Text The Follow Path option allows you to manipulate the text in a curve, either an arc or a full circle. The size of your text box may determine the shape of the curve. For example, a perfectly square text box will give a perfect circle as the path. To adjust the curve of the path, drag the control handle. Use Warp to Bend and Enhance Text By contrast, the Warp option bends and stretches text with a variety of pre-programmed options. The image below illustrates the Fade Up style, which may be adjusted using the control handle. Change the Style of Curved Text in PowerPoint WordArt can be adjusted and customized easily. Highlight the WordArt text box, go to Drawing Tools Format, and select a different Shape Style. Choose Text Fill or Text Outline to customize the colors. To change the font, go to Home and choose a different font style. 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