Callouts point to the object they’re highlighting and offer additional information.
They’re set apart visually from the rest of the content with different fonts, colors, and shading.
Instructions cover PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint 2013, PowerPoint 2010, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.
SelectShapesto see all available shapes.
The Callout section is near the bottom of the list.
Select theCalloutof your choice.
The pointer changes to a cross shape.
Drag to create the shape of the PowerPoint callout.
With the callout selected, enter the callout text.
Resize a Callout
go for the border of the callout.
Drag a resize handle to achieve the desired size.
Use a corner handle to maintain the proportions of the PowerPoint callout.
Select theShape Filldown arrow.
Or, right-poke the shape and chooseFormat Shapeto access fill color options.
Choose one of the colors displayed.
Or choose one of the many other fill options, such as picture, gradient, or texture.
The new fill color is applied to the selected PowerPoint callout.
This is the current color of the font.
Select theFont Colordown arrow to reveal the font color options.
This font color is applied to the text of the PowerPoint callout.
The callout stretches and possibly reorients itself.
Save the changes to your presentation.
