How do I change the shape of a text box?

To change the text box shape:
  1. Select the text box you want to change. The Format tab will appear.
  2. From the Format tab, click the Edit Shape command.
  3. Hover the mouse over Change Shape, then select the desired shape from the menu that appears.
  4. The text box will appear formatted as the shape.

Can you make a text box curved in PowerPoint?

While you can’t insert a curved text box in PowerPoint, you can use the Text Effects feature to change the way in which text appears inside of a standard text box. Once you’ve curved your text, you can then resize and rotate the box to fine-tune the curvature of its contents.

How do I turn a text box into a shape in PowerPoint?

Turning a text box into a shape:

Right-click the text box and choose Format Shape. In the Format Shape dialog box, click the Text Box category, and under AutoFit, click the Do Not AutoFit option button.