Choose the Widescreen Size Format in PowerPoint

Choose the Widescreen Size Format in PowerPoint 2003

 

Set the Slide Width and Height
The most commonly chosen widescreen ratio is 16:9.

1. In the Page Setup dialog box, under the heading Slides sized for: choose Custom
• set the width as 10 inches
• set the height as 5.63 inches
2. Click OK.

Choose the Widescreen Size Format in PowerPoint 2007

wo Different Widescreen Ratios
There are two different widescreen size ratios available in PowerPoint 2007. The choice you make will depend on your particular monitor. The most commonly chosen widescreen ratio is 16:9.

1. In the Page Setup dialog box, under the heading Slides sized for: choose On-screen Show (16:9)
   • the width will be 10 inches
   • the height will be 5.63 inches
     Note - If you choose the ratio 16:10 the width and height measurements will be 10 inches by 6.25 inches.
2. Click OK.