To make a slide more readable and aesthetically pleasing when it includes both text and images, you might wish to wrap the text over the photographs.
A compelling presentation combines eye-catching images with useful text. However, it looks sloppy and unorganized if both components overlap each other in the slides. It is preferable to wrap the text around photos and other slide elements to prevent this.
One of the key features of any good presentation is clear and concise content that is easy to read and understand. When working on your Google Slides presentation, you may find that some text boxes or shapes contain more text than they can display without overflowing onto the next line or outside of the shape altogether. Fortunately, Google Slides offers several ways to wrap text in text boxes and shapes, so your content always looks neat and tidy.
How to Wrap Text in Google Slides
There are four options when you want to wrap text in Google slides and they are outlined below.
Option 1: Adjusting the Size of the Text Box
One simple way to wrap text in Google Slides is to adjust the size of the text box or shape. To do this, click on the text box or shape that contains the text you want to wrap. Then, click and drag one of the sizing handles at the corners or sides of the shape until it is the desired size. As you resize the shape, the text inside will automatically adjust to fit within the boundaries of the shape. However, be careful not to make the text too small or cramped, as this can make it difficult to read.
Option 2: Using the Text Fitting Options
Google Slides also offers several text fitting options to help you wrap text within a text box or shape. To access these options, click on the text box or shape that contains the text you want to wrap. Then, click on the “Text fitting” button in the toolbar at the top of the screen. This will open a drop-down menu with several options:
- Shrink text on overflow: This option reduces the font size of the text as needed to fit it within the boundaries of the shape.
- Wrap text: This option wraps the text onto multiple lines inside the shape, making it easier to read.
- Overflow: This option allows the text to overflow outside of the shape, which may not be desirable in all cases.
Choose the option that best suits your needs. For example, if you have a large amount of text that needs to fit within a small space, you may want to choose “Shrink text on overflow.” If you want to make sure your text is easy to read, choose “Wrap text.”
Option 3: Using Columns
Another way to wrap text in Google Slides is to use columns. This can be especially useful if you have a lot of text that you want to display side-by-side within a single shape or text box. To add columns to a text box or shape, click on the text box or shape to select it. Then, click on the “Columns” button in the toolbar at the top of the screen. This will open a drop-down menu with several options:
- Two columns: This option creates two equal-width columns inside the shape.
- Three columns: This option creates three equal-width columns inside the shape.
- More options: This option allows you to customize the number and width of the columns.
Choose the option that best suits your needs. Once you’ve added columns to your text box or shape, any text you type or paste into it will automatically wrap into the columns, making it easy to read.
Option 4: Using Line Spacing
Finally, another way to wrap text in Google Slides is to adjust the line spacing between lines of text. A line break forces the text to start on a new line, allowing you to control where the text breaks within the text box. To adjust the line spacing, click on the text box or shape that contains the text you want to wrap. Then, click on the “Line spacing” button in the toolbar at the top of the screen. This will open a drop-down menu with several options:
- Single: This option sets the line spacing to a single line height.
- 1.15: This option increases the line spacing to 1.15 times the line height.
- 1.5: This option increases the line spacing to 1.5 times the line height.
- More options: This option allows you to customize the line spacing to any specific value.
Choose the option that best suits your needs. Adjusting the line spacing can help you fit more text into a small space without sacrificing readability.
In conclusion, wrapping text in Google Slides is an essential skill for creating effective and professional-looking presentations. Whether you need to adjust the size of your text box, use text fitting options or columns, or adjust line spacing, there are several ways to wrap text in Google Slides. By using these techniques, you can ensure that your presentation is easy to read and understand, regardless of the amount of content you need to include.