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Set the default formatting for Shapes in PowerPoint
Subscriber Lori J. asks 'In PowerPoint, when you create a new text box, it arbitrarily selects the font size for you - typically way too huge. Can you program it to default to something acceptable?'
The answer is Yes! Insert a Text Box (or any AutoShape) and then format it to suit your needs. When you are finished, right-click on the Shape and select Set AutoShape Default. In PowerPoint 2007 the command is Set Shape Default.
All new shapes you add to the presentation will then have the formatting of your choice.
Subscriber Lori J. asks 'In PowerPoint, when you create a new text box, it arbitrarily selects the font size for you - typically way too huge. Can you program it to default to something acceptable?'
The answer is Yes! Insert a Text Box (or any AutoShape) and then format it to suit your needs. When you are finished, right-click on the Shape and select Set AutoShape Default. In PowerPoint 2007 the command is Set Shape Default.
All new shapes you add to the presentation will then have the formatting of your choice.