{"id":332358,"date":"2021-08-30T18:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-multi-color-text-in-powerpoint\/"},"modified":"2021-08-30T18:00:10","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:00:10","slug":"how-to-add-multi-color-text-in-powerpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-multi-color-text-in-powerpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add Multi-Color Text in PowerPoint"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c33983d257\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c33983d257\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-multi-color-text-in-powerpoint\/#Add_Multi-Color_Text_in_PowerPoint\" >Add Multi-Color Text in PowerPoint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Add Multi-Color Text in PowerPoint&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone wp-image-744310 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-add-multi-color-text-in-Powerpoint-lede.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-add-multi-color-text-in-Powerpoint-lede.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-add-multi-color-text-in-Powerpoint-lede.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"PowerPoint logo on a multicolor gradient background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While picking fonts the right font\u00a0for your presentation is important, you can add a fun touch by using multiple colors for the text. Here\u2019s how to add multi-color text to a slide of your PowerPoint presentation on a desktop.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to how you can highlight text on a slide, it\u2019s also possible to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly a multi-color effect to the text and make it appear more attractive. Unfortunately, these customization options are available only in the desktop version of PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Highlight Text in Your PowerPoint Presentation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Multi-Color_Text_in_PowerPoint\"><\/span>Add Multi-Color Text in PowerPoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, open PowerPoint and either open a new presentation or the one where you want to add multi-color text. Then, select the slide where you want to add the colorful text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/select-the-slide-where-you-want-to-add-the-colorful-text..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the slide where you want to add the colorful text.\" width=\"450\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the slide, select the text you want to customize and click the \u201cFormat\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Select-the-text-you-want-to-customize-and-click-Format.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the text you want to customize and click the &quot;Format&quot; tab.\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the ribbon, select \u201cText Fill\u201d from the \u201cWordArt Styles\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Select-Text-fill-from-Format-Tab-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Text Fill&quot; from the &quot;WordArt Styles&quot; section.\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the drop-down menu opens, select \u201cGradient\u201d and choose \u201cMore Gradient\u201d from the sub-menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Choose-Gradient-From-the-drop-down-and-select-more-gradients.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"When the drop-down menu opens, select &quot;Gradient&quot; and choose &quot;More Gradient&quot; from the sub-menu.\" width=\"648\" height=\"498\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That opens a new column titled \u201cFormat Shape\u201d on the right-hand side, with the \u201cText Options\u201d tab open since you want to change the text color. Note that the \u201cText Fill\u201d section shows \u201cSolid Fill\u201d as the default option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Format-Shape-Column-Opens-On-Right-hand-side.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A column titled &quot;Format Shape&quot; on the right-hand side\" width=\"648\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cGradient Fill\u201d to reveal the options to customize the gradient style and colors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Select-gradient-fill-from-the-right-hand-column-to-reveal-customization-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Gradient Fill&quot; to reveal the options to customize the gradient style and colors.\" width=\"598\" height=\"462\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Either choose a preset gradient or create a custom size as per your liking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Convert Google Slides to PowerPoint<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can customize your gradient. First, select the drop-down next to \u201cType\u201d and choose between \u201cLinear,\u201d \u201cRadial,\u201d \u201cRectangular,\u201d or \u201cPath.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Select-the-gradient-fill-type.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"First, select the drop-down next to &quot;Type&quot; and choose between &quot;Linear,&quot; &quot;Radial,&quot; &quot;Rectangular,&quot; or &quot;Path.&quot;\" width=\"598\" height=\"462\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Under the \u201cGradient Stops\u201d option, select the first pencil-like stop button on the slider. Gradient stops are the points at which one color begins to transition to the next.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gradient-stop-button-appearing-on-the-slider.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Under the &quot;Gradient stops&quot; option, select the first pencil-like stop button on the slider.\" width=\"598\" height=\"462\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can also click on the slider and add more stop buttons on it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Then, select the icon next to \u201cColor\u201d to open the color picker and choose the color of your liking. If you\u2019ve selected the text on the slide, it will show you the preview of the changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Color-picker-for-the-gradient-stops.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"462\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, select the rest of the stoppers and pick appropriate colors for each Gradient stop button.<\/p>\n<p>You can try out the \u201cTransparency\u201d and \u201cBrightness\u201d slider to see how it impacts the color levels of the selected Gradient stop button and the text. You can see a live preview of that only if the prompt has a letter before and after it. Otherwise, you won\u2019t see any change in the text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-744322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Adjust-the-transparency-and-brightness-of-the-gradient-colors-on-the-text.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Move the &quot;Transparency&quot; and &quot;Brightness&quot; sliders to adjust the appearance\" width=\"648\" height=\"512\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it. Spend some time picking appropriate colors to jazz up the text, and you can check out some tips to make better PowerPoint presentations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>8 Tips to Make the Best PowerPoint Presentations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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