How to Change Landscape to Portrait Orientation in PowerPoint

PowerPoint presentations offer a powerful platform to showcase ideas, deliver presentations, and create engaging content.

Occasionally, you might need to switch the orientation of a slide from landscape to portrait to better accommodate certain content.

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of changing the orientation of a single slide or an entire presentation in PowerPoint. Let’s get started!

Step 1:

Open your PowerPoint presentation

To begin, launch Microsoft PowerPoint and open the presentation you wish to edit.

Step 2:

Select the slide you want to change orientation

Navigate to the slide in the presentation that you want to switch from landscape to portrait orientation.

Step 3:

Access the Slide Orientation options

• For PowerPoint 2016 and newer versions: Click on the “Design” tab in the top toolbar. In the “Customize” group, select “Slide Size,” then click on “Custom Slide Size.”
• For PowerPoint 2013 and older versions: Click on the “Design” tab and select “Page Setup” from the “Page Setup” group.

Step 4:

Choose Portrait Orientation

Once the “Slide Size” or “Page Setup” dialog box appears, you’ll find two options: “Portrait” and “Landscape.” By default, PowerPoint presentations are set to landscape orientation. To change to portrait orientation, select the “Portrait” option and click “OK.”

Step 5:

Adjust Slide Content (if necessary)

After changing the orientation, you might notice that some elements on your slide need adjustment due to the different dimensions. Ensure that all the content on the slide fits well within the new portrait layout. You may need to resize or reposition objects for a polished look.

Step 6:

Save your presentation

Before proceeding, make sure to save your presentation to preserve the changes you’ve made.

Can I change the orientation of just one slide in my presentation?

Yes, absolutely! PowerPoint allows you to change the orientation of individual slides in a presentation. Simply follow the steps outlined above, but make sure to select the specific slide you want to change the orientation for before accessing the “Slide Size” or “Page Setup” options.

Is it possible to have both portrait and landscape slides in one presentation?

Certainly! You can mix slides with different orientations within a single PowerPoint presentation. Follow the steps provided in this article to change the orientation for individual slides as needed.

How can I change the orientation of multiple slides at once?

If you want to change the orientation of multiple slides simultaneously, follow these steps

1. Go to the “Slide Sorter” view by clicking on the “Slide Sorter” icon at the bottom of the PowerPoint window.

2. Select the slides you want to change (hold the “Ctrl” key while clicking on each slide).

3. Right-click on the selected slides and choose “Slide Setup.”

4. In the “Slide Setup” dialog box, select “Portrait” or “Landscape” orientation as desired and click “OK.”