These instructions apply to PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, andMicrosoft 365.

How Do I Create a Word Cloud?

To make a word cloud in PowerPoint, you should probably use the Pro Word Cloud app.

Get it Now on the Pro Word Cloud add-in for Microsoft Office download page.

you’re able to also use the Pro Word Cloud app to make word clouds in Microsoft Word.

Download the Pro Word Cloud add-infrom the Microsoft Store.

SelectGet it now, sign in to your Microsoft account if prompted, and provide the requested information.

Insert tab in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

Open a slide in PowerPoint and go to theInserttab.

ChoosePro Word Cloud, then selectAdd.

SelectText Boxin the top toolbar and enter the text you want to use for the word cloud.

My Add-ins in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

To generate random text, throw in=RAND ()in the text box and pressEnter.

In the right panel, choose your presets (font, colors, etc.)

and selectCreate Word Cloud.

Pro Word Cloud and Add in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

go for the image to copy it to your clipboard.

If you don’t like the results, selectRe-generate Word Cloud.

Click in the current slide and pressCtrl+V(orCmd+Von Mac) to paste the copied image.

Text Box in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 tool bar.

Move and resize the image to your liking, then delete the text box.

Select theXin the side panel to close it.

If you want to emphasize a specific word, double-check the word is repeated in the text.

Create Word Cloud in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

What Is a Word Cloud in PowerPoint?

They can be helpful in presentations and marketing for visualizing broad concepts.

SelectInsert>WordArt> choose the style you like > and key in text in the WordArt box.

Word cloud image in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

Word cloud with tech terms on a slide in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

Word Cloud add-in settings in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.