PowerTools Toolbox

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

Purpose: Modify and match object dimensions

• Copy Size
  • Matches size of objects to a reference object
  • Select reference object first, then objects to resize
  • Options: match width, height, or both
• Stretch to Edge
  • Extends objects to selection boundaries
  • Select objects to stretch
  • Choose horizontal or vertical stretch
• Fill Gap
  • Removes spaces between objects
  • Adjusts dimensions automatically
• Layout Size Tools
  • Copy size from master layout
  • Stretch objects to layout edges

Position Tools

Purpose: Control object placement and arrangement

• Switch Positions
  • Swaps positions between two or more objects
  • Rotates positions based on selection order
• Staple Objects
  • Arranges objects in sequence
  • Choose vertical or horizontal alignment
  • Based on selection order
• Touch Edge
  • Makes objects touch along specified edges
• Layout Position
  • Aligns objects to layout center or borders

Distribution Tools

Purpose: Space objects evenly

• Distribute in Selection
  • Evenly spaces objects within reference object boundaries
• Distribute in Layout
  • Evenly spaces objects within layout boundaries

Shape Alignment Tools

Purpose: Arrange objects in geometric patterns

• Available patterns:
  • Matrix
  • Pentagon
  • Triangle
  • Rectangle
  • Circle
• Alignment follows selection order

Additional Tools

Purpose: Handle special formatting tasks

• Copy to Slides
  • Copies objects across multiple slides
  • Select specific slides or apply to all
• Text Tools
  • Split: Convert multi-line text into separate shapes
  • Merge: Combine text from multiple shapes

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