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How Do You Make a Comic Strip in Microsoft PowerPoint?

Do you love comics and want to create your own comic strip? Look no further than Microsoft PowerPoint!

With its easy-to-use features, you can make a comic strip that will impress your friends and family. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to create a comic strip in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Step 1: Create a New PowerPoint Presentation

Open Microsoft PowerPoint and select “Blank Presentation” or “New Presentation” to start a new project.

Step 2: Set Up Your Comic Strip Layout

Before creating your comic strip, you need to set up the layout. Go to the “Design” tab and select “Slide Size”.

Choose the size that you want for your comic strip. For example, if you want a standard A4 size, select “Custom Slide Size” and enter the dimensions as 8.27 x 11.69 inches.

Step 3: Add Shapes for Your Panels

Now it’s time to add shapes for your panels. Go to the “Insert” tab and select “Shapes”.

Choose the shape that you want for your panel (e.g., rectangle) and draw it on the slide. Repeat this step for each panel in your comic strip.

Step 4: Add Images and Text

This is where you get creative! Add images by going to the “Insert” tab and selecting “Pictures”. You can also add text boxes by selecting “Text Box”.

Step 5: Use Comic Book Fonts

Make sure to use appropriate fonts that are typically used in comics such as Comic Sans MS or Brush Script MT. You can find these fonts in the font drop-down menu of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Step 6: Add Speech Bubbles and Sound Effects

To add speech bubbles, go to the “Insert” tab and select “Shapes”. Choose the shape of your speech bubble and draw it on the slide. Then, add text inside the speech bubble.

To add sound effects, go to the “Insert” tab and select “Shapes”. Choose the shape you want for your sound effect (e., cloud) and draw it on the slide. Add text inside the shape to represent the sound effect.

Step 7: Final Touches

Once you have everything in place, you can add final touches to your comic strip. Go to the “Transitions” tab and choose a transition that you like. You can also add animation effects by going to “Animations” tab.

Step 8: Save and Share Your Comic Strip

After finishing your comic strip, save it by going to “File” > “Save As”. Choose a name for your file and select a location where you want to save it. You can now share your comic strip with friends and family or upload it online.

Conclusion

Creating a comic strip in Microsoft PowerPoint is fun and easy. With just a few simple steps, you can make a professional-looking comic strip that will impress everyone!

So what are you waiting for? Start creating your own comic strip today!