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Microsoft PowerPoint offers numerous fantastic features often overlooked by users. These remarkable features are simple combinations of common functionalities, yet they yield extraordinary results. This guide on creating artistic images on PowerPoint will introduce you to one of the elements that may change your perception of the PowerPoint tool.
How to Create Artistic Images on PowerPoint
Step 1: To create artistic images on PowerPoint, start by opening any file, ensuring it's the cover image.
Step 2: Here, navigate to the Home tab, select Shapes, and draw a square.
Step 3: Then, drag the square out and cover the first slide entirely as shown.
Step 4: Next, go to Insert > choose Picture, and select any image you want as the cover.
Here, we've opted for human face images to create artistic images on PowerPoint.
Step 5: Once you've selected the image, place it in a fixed position as this will be where we'll create the artistic image on PowerPoint.
Step 6: Next, in the Insert tab, choose Shapes and create squares with rounded edges, depending on your preference, you can create different shapes.
Step 7: As soon as you've created a rectangle, rotate it diagonally, then right-click and select Format Shape.
Step 8: Here, the Format Shape Options appears, drag Transparency to 100% or 50% as you prefer, this is just to mark the position of the rectangle bar you just created.
Step 9: Similarly, create additional rectangle bars like the ones below by pressing Ctrl + D for quick copying.
Step 10: Then, darken each of these rectangle bars by going to Format > Shape Outline > select Outline.
Step 11: Next, delete the image to be inserted, then press Ctrl + A to select all the rectangle bars on the slide.
Step 12: Click on Format > select Merge shapes > then choose Subtract as shown.
Step 13: Next, re-insert the previously deleted image in the correct position, here, click on the image > choose Format > Arrange > Send to back.
The final result after creating artistic images on PowerPoint is here.
With a little tweaking, you'll get something like the image below.
Creating artistic images on PowerPoint is indeed not difficult, with the guidance provided here by Mytour, you can create high-quality images that stand out from the crowd.
The trick mentioned is not an advanced PowerPoint technique, it's entirely basic, even for first-time PowerPoint users. The key is to regularly visit Mytour for articles on PowerPoint usage and other Microsoft tools.
In addition, don't forget about the keyboard shortcuts in PowerPoint, which will significantly enhance your PowerPoint skills and help you complete your tasks quickly. Check out the PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts here and add any shortcuts you may have forgotten or didn't know about.
