Method 1 of 2: Insert an Image
Step 1. Open the Microsoft PowerPoint program
This method will work with whatever version you have installed.
This information assumes you have already created a presentation and are trying to insert an image. Check out our article on how to make a presentation with PowerPoint if something is not clear to you
Step 2. Choose the slide
From the list of slides on the left side of the screen, choose the one in which you want to insert an image.
Step 3. Click the Insert button
At the top of the PowerPoint window, select the option insert. This label houses all insert options, such as graphics, images, and WordArt.
Step 4. Click on Image
By clicking on Image the File Explorer window will open, from which you can select one.
Step 5. Choose the image
Find the one you want to include, select it and click the button insert found at the bottom right of the File Explorer window.
- Your image will automatically appear on the slide you selected.
- If you want to insert a plug from the web, click on it with the right mouse button and choose from the drop-down menu Save Image With Name. This command will save it to your computer and you can select it from the File Explorer window.
Step 6. Resize the image
To do this, click on it and drag one of the corners to enlarge or reduce it. Keep in mind that if you try to enlarge an image that was originally very small, it will appear blurry and of low quality.
Hold ⇧ Shift to resize the figure respecting its proportions. This will allow the whole image to retain its original aspect ratio, even if you drag it from a corner, avoiding making it appear stretched or squashed
Step 7. Save your work
It is important to save your work regularly, in case of problems due to a system failure or human error.
Method 2 of 2: Copy and Paste
Step 1. Open the Microsoft PowerPoint program
Regardless of the version on your computer, this method will work.
Step 2. Find the image
Find the one you want to use with your favorite search engine or among the images saved on your computer.
Step 3. Copy the image
Click on it with the right mouse button and select the button from the drop-down menu Copy. This command will copy it to the clipboard.
Step 4. Open the correct slide
Within the PowerPoint presentation, choose the correct slide from the list on the left side of the screen.
Step 5. Paste the image
Positioned inside the slide, click with the right mouse button and select Paste from the drop-down menu. This will paste the image into the slide and presentation. Depending on its size, the copied image may be larger than the slide itself or take up most of it.
Step 6. Resize the image
To do this, click on it and drag one of the corners to enlarge or reduce it. Remember that if you try to enlarge an image that was originally very small, it will appear blurry and of low quality.
Hold down the ⇧ Shift key to resize the figure while maintaining its proportions. This will allow the whole image to retain its aspect ratio, even if you drag it from a corner, avoiding making it appear stretched or squashed
Step 7. Format the image
With the right mouse button click on the figure and choose Image Format from the drop-down menu. Here you will be able to choose how to make the text interact with the image on the slide.
