The Formatting Toolbox is a comprehensive collection of tools for manipulating PowerPoint objects, providing precise control over sizing, positioning, distribution, and alignment through an integrated interface.
## Tools and Features
### Size Tools
#### Copy Size
Matches size of selected objects to a reference object. The reference object is the first selected object. Select one or more objects to adjust their size, width or height to a reference object.
![[CopySize.gif]]
#### Stretch to Edge
Extends objects to selection boundaries. Select two or more objects to adjust their width or height to fit the top, bottom, left, or right boundary of all selected objects.
![[StretchtoEdge.gif]]
#### Fill Gap
Removes spaces between objects. Select two or more objects to adjust their width or height to fill the top, bottom, left, or right gap between selected objects.
![[FillGap.gif]]
#### Copy Layout Size
Select one or more objects to adjust their size (width, height, or both) to match the master layout.
![[CopyLayoutSize.gif]]
#### Stretch to Layout Edge
Select one or more objects to adjust their size (width, height, or both) to fit the top, bottom, left, or right edge of the master layout.
![[StretchToLayoutEdge.gif]]
### Position Tools
#### Switch Positions
Select two or more objects and switch their positions. If more than two objects are selected, the position will be switched in the order of selection.
![[SwitchPositions.gif]]
#### Staple Objects
Select two or more objects to arrange them in a horizontal or vertical sequence based on the order of selection.
![[StapleObjects.gif]]
#### Touch Edge
Select two or more objects to adjust their position so that they touch the top, bottom, left, or right edges of each other.
![[TouchEdge.gif]]
#### Layout Position
Select one or more objects to adjust their position to the border or center of the master layout.
![[LayoutPosition.gif]]
### Distribution Tools
#### Distribute in Selection
Evenly space objects within the reference objects boundaries. The reference object is the first selected object (this can be a shape, table, or chart).
![[DistributeInSelection.gif]]
#### Distribute in Layout
Select one or more objects to evenly space them within the master layout boundaries.
![[DistributeInLayout.gif]]
### Shape Alignment Tools
Arrange objects in geometric patterns. Available patterns include Matrix, Pentagon, Triangle, Rectangle, and Circle. Shapes will be placed in the order they are selected.
![[AlignInShapes.gif]]
### Additional Tools
#### Copy Shape to Slides
Select one or more objects to copy it across multiple slides. Select specific slides or apply to all.
#### Split or Merge Text
Convert multi-line text into separate shapes or combine text from multiple shapes into a single shape.
![[SplitText.gif]]
## Pro Tips
- Always select your reference object first
- Pay attention to selection order - it affects most tools
- Preview changes before applying to multiple slides
- Ensure your master layout is properly set up when using layout-based tools