You might want to add an additional text box or image to your slide without disturbing the balance of the existing design. You can quickly change the slide layout to make such changes rather than redesign the layout from scratch.
How to Change Layout in PowerPoint
To change the layout in PPT, go to the Layout menu via the Home tab and select a desired layout to switch to. You will find various layouts to instantly select, including title slide, title and content, section header, two content, comparison, title only, blank, content with the caption, and picture with a caption. Different PowerPoint templates also come with predefined layouts that the developer has incorporated within the slide deck.
Another easy method to change the PPT layout is to right-click a slide and go to Layout to reveal the menu with available layout options.
Once you select a layout, the placeholders on the slide will change, providing you with various options to include new information or redesign your slides. Since PowerPoint provides a handy feature called Designer, you can use it to refine your slides further’ look based on AI-generated suggestions.
Final Words
Changing a layout in PowerPoint or selecting one for a new slide can help you select a format best suited for your presentation needs. This can save time in selecting which placeholders to use and where to place them. Some PowerPoint templates come with exclusive layouts; others are available for PowerPoint files by default. To generate new layouts, you can create them via Slide Master in PowerPoint.
