How to Change PowerPoint to Portrait (and Reasons to Try!)

Normally, when you open PowerPoint, you’ll see that slides are set up to be wide, not tall. This is what we call ‘landscape’ mode. But what if you wanted your slides to be long instead? This is where ‘portrait’ mode comes in!

In this guide, we’ll tell you why portrait mode can sometimes be a better choice. It can give your presentation a whole new look and feel. It’s a simple way to make your work stand out and keep things interesting for your audience.

And don’t worry, switching from landscape to portrait is very easy. We’ll give you all the steps you need to change it. Before you know it, you’ll be a pro at customizing your slide layout to perfectly match your presentation.

1. Open PowerPoint and your presentation

Open PowerPoint and change the presentation you want to portrait orientation. This guide assumes you’re using the desktop version of PowerPoint, but the process is similar for PowerPoint Online.

2. Access to chip size settings

Go to the “Design” tab on the PowerPoint toolbar at the top of the screen. In the “Customize” or “Slide Size” section on the far right, click the “Slide Size” drop-down menu.