You can add rounded corners to pictures in PowerPoint quickly and easily using the Picture Effects option.
Here's how:
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Select the Picture: Click on the picture you want to modify.
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Go to Picture Format: This tab appears in the PowerPoint ribbon when you select a picture. If it doesn't appear, make sure you have clicked on the actual picture and not just the surrounding area.
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Access Picture Effects: In the Picture Format tab, look for the "Picture Effects" option. It's typically located in the "Picture Styles" group.
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Choose a Preset with Rounded Corners: Click on "Picture Effects," and a dropdown menu will appear. Hover over the "Preset" option; this displays a gallery of preset styles, some of which include rounded corners. Select the preset with the rounded corner style you prefer.
Alternative Method: Using Crop to Shape
While Picture Effects offer a quick solution, you can also use the "Crop to Shape" feature for more control:
- Select the Picture: Click on the image.
- Go to Picture Format: Find the "Picture Format" tab.
- Crop to Shape: In the "Size" group, select "Crop" then "Crop to Shape."
- Choose Rounded Rectangle: Select the rounded rectangle shape.
- Adjust Roundness (Optional): After cropping, you can often adjust the roundness of the corners. Look for the yellow adjustment handles that appear on the shape and drag them to modify the curvature.
Both methods effectively create rounded corners on pictures in PowerPoint. The Picture Effects method is faster for simple rounding, while the Crop to Shape method offers more precise control over the corner radius.
