How do I set my poster size and layout using PowerPoint?
Answer
- In your opened PowerPoint slide - choose Home >Slides > Layout > Blank
- Select Design > Customise > Slide Size > Custom slide size…
- In the dialogue box, choose Slides sized for > Custom, select the required Orientation e.g. Landscape or Portrait , and enter the required Width and Height (see table below for ‘A’ paper sizes’)
- Select OK
- Under the ‘Scaling window’ select ‘Ensure Fit’
|
Size |
Dimensions (cm) |
|
A0 |
118.4 x 84.1 (Landscape) |
|
A1 |
84.1 width x59.4 height (Landscape) For Portrait swap width height dimensions |
|
A2 |
59.4 x42.0 (landscape) |
|
A3 |
42.0 x29.7 (landscape) |
|
A4 |
29.7 x 21.0 (landscape) |
The below video shows you how to set up the layout for your poster and use guides to align content added.
