| If you are familiar with word processing programs, you probably already know how to perform most text editing tasks in PowerPoint. You can move, copy, or delete existing text; replace it with new text; and undo any changes you just made. Some of the editing methods require that you select the text first. When you select text, the text is surrounded by a rectangle of gray slanted lines, indicating you can now edit the text. Select and Modify Text -
| | Position the mouse pointer to the left of the text you want to highlight. | -
| | Drag the pointer over the text ”just a few words, a few lines, or entire paragraphs. | -
| | Release the mouse button when you have selected all the text you want. | -
| | Modify the text the way you want. | -
To delete text, press Delete. -
To replace text, type your new text. Move or Copy Text -
| | Select the text you want to move or copy. | -
| | Move or copy the text the way you want. | -
To move text short distances in the outline tab or on a slide, drag the text to the new location. To copy text, press and hold the Ctrl key as you drag the text. -
To move or copy text between slides, click the Cut or Copy button on the Standard toolbar, click where you want to insert the text, and then click the Paste button. |