Now your text is converted to a shape, which means you can format it as such – offering you a range of customisation options.Once your selections are done, click the Shape Format tab, followed by the Merge Shapes icon, and then select Intersect.It’s important that you select the text box first, since the output shape will take the format of whatever is selected first. Now, select the text box and then select the Rectangle shape while holding Shift.Once the Rectangle shape is placed, reorder the Rectangle shape by sending it behind the existing text box by either right clicking the shape and selecting Send to Back, or re-ordering them in the Selection Pane.As you’ll see below, we’ve overlayed a rectangle shape (no fill). Insert a shape onto your slide, making sure it completely overlaps your text box in a way that covers it completely.Insert a text box onto your slide and type into it – ensure the font, size, and colour are to your liking.
First let’s explore how to convert words into shapes. The former is easier to manage but offers less flexibility and control, while the latter is more time consuming but provides you with more customisation options.
There are two methods for converting text to shapes in PowerPoint – either by converting individual words or letters into single shapes. Few people realise that PowerPoint offers the ability to convert regular text into shapes, which is incredibly useful when trying to create unique logos or customise your font choices, ensuring fonts can still be read by those with whom you share your presentation file regardless of whether they have the font installed.