This document provides instructions for curving text in PowerPoint using text effects. It explains that the text effect "Transform" under the Format tab can be used to curve text along a path without using Illustrator and while keeping the text editable. The steps involve inserting a text box, pulling it to fit a circle, selecting the text effect from the ribbon, and making minor adjustments if needed.

1. Curving text in PowerPoint
This applies to
PowerPoint 2010
and 2013
No need to use Illustrator,
and the font remains
editable.
Just use the Text Effect
“Transform”, which replaces
the old WordArt effects

2. Curving text in PowerPoint
Insert text box & type in
your entry.
Pull out the text box so
it’s square and centered
over the circle element
you wish to match into.
CURVED TEXT IS
POSSIBLE USING
TEXT EFFECTS

3. Curving text in PowerPoint
In the Ribbon, hit
FORMAT/Text Effects/
Transform
Your curve options are
under Follow Path –
hover over the effect to
see how it will look and
click the one you want…

4. Curving text in PowerPoint
This is a screen grab – see next slide to practice

5. Curving text in PowerPoint
Minor adjustments to
radius can be made by
scaling the proportions of
the text box – but it can
get “fiddly” that way
You can use Character
Spacing (under Font) to
spread the letters out if
they look too tight
(this is Loose)

6. Curving text in PowerPoint
NICE!