Our guide below will show you how to add a shape to a slide in a presentation in Powerpoint 2013. You can then adjust the size and appearance of the shape to meet the needs of your presentation.  

How to Draw Shapes in Powerpoint 2013

The steps in this article will show you how to draw a circle on a slide in a Powerpoint 2013 presentation. These same steps can be used to draw any of the other available shapes as well.  

   

   

        You can then adjust the format of the shape by clicking the Format tab at the top of the window under Drawing Tools, then selecting the element that you wish to change. For example, if I wanted to make my shape a different color, then I could click the Shape Fill button and select the desired color.

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