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PowerPoint: Set portrait format – this is how it works
Present more flexibly? Sometimes portrait format is the better choice. You can find out how to set it up and what you should pay attention to here.
Updated on January 13, 2025 – 09:37 am|Reading time: 2 min.
Landscape format is active by default in PowerPoint. But what if you want to create a poster, infographic, or vertical design? The solution is simple: We’ll show you how to set the portrait format in just a few steps.
PowerPoint is a versatile program that is suitable for different presentation styles. But sometimes the classic landscape format is not enough, for example when content is better displayed on a vertical page. The portrait format is particularly helpful for posters or social media graphics.
The change is easy and can be done with just a few clicks. This is how it works in newer versions of PowerPoint:
Then decide whether you want to maximize the size of your content or scale it to fit.
If you are still using an older version of PowerPoint, go as follows: File > Page Setup or Page Setup and Print > Page Layout > Portrait > OK.
Tipp: If you convert an existing presentation to portrait format, then check all slide layouts. These may be shifted or distorted by the change.
Did you know that you can set other custom page formats in PowerPoint? If the portrait format doesn’t exactly meet your needs, enter the dimensions you want. This allows you to use PowerPoint even more flexibly, for example for DIN A4 or DIN A3 layouts.
With these tips, you’ll be well prepared to get creative in portrait format. And the best thing: you don’t need any additional programs.