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title: "How to change orientation to portrait in PowerPoint"
description: "Learn how to change slide orientation to portrait in PowerPoint with simple steps. Perfect for posters and print-friendly slides!"
url: "https://www.clueso.io/tutorials/how-to-change-orientation-to-portrait-in-powerpoint"
updated: "2026-08-31T13:34:16.844Z"
---

# How to change orientation to portrait in PowerPoint

Learn how to change slide orientation to portrait in PowerPoint with simple steps. Perfect for posters and print-friendly slides!

In this article, you'll learn how to change your PowerPoint presentation to a portrait layout.

1. Start by clicking on the **Design** button located in the top toolbar.

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2. Next, select the **Slide size** option from menu & hoose the **Custom Slide Size**. from drop-down menu.

![](https://d37f9k611f70xr.cloudfront.net/framer-1788183255334-lb35bhe75-DUUmThWKDiA8WmgHdLxjblrSoE.png)

3. Now, select **Portrait** as your slide size & hit the **OK** button.

![](https://d37f9k611f70xr.cloudfront.net/framer-1788183256282-7ez70o2g7oo-MKZiYbohXsh3zuAIQqaAZ7U4s.png)

And that's it! Your PowerPoint presentation is now in portrait layout.

**FAQs**

1. **Can I change the slide size after I've started creating my presentation?**

Yes, you can change the slide size at any point while creating your presentation.

2. **Will changing the slide size affect my content?**

Changing the slide size may affect the layout of your content. You might need to adjust your content to fit the new slide size.

3. **Can I switch back to landscape layout?**

Yes, you can switch back to landscape layout by following the same steps and selecting 'Landscape' instead of 'Portrait'.