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I have a large amount of text in a placeholder content text box on a PowerPoint slide. I can see the Autofit options but there are only 2
I want to enable the "split text between 2 slides option". Help please!
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Hi @Michael Kallos,
Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.
The “Split Text Between Two Slides” option is no longer available in the latest Microsoft 365 builds. It was previously included in older perpetual versions like PowerPoint 2016/2019 but has since been deprecated.
The AutoFit Options menu now only includes 2 options:
The “Split Text Between Two Slides” feature was deprecated and is no longer part of the AutoFit menu in modern builds.
Microsoft now encourages manual splitting or using Outline View for managing large text blocks.
Here are easy workarounds you can try to split text across slide:
1. Manual split
2. Outline View
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Hi @Michael Kallos,
Hope things are running smoothly on your end.
Following up on the support thread we've been working on. I hope the information I shared in my previous answer resolve the issue you were facing. If you are still facing the same issue or need assistance with anything else, kindly respond to this email, and I will be happy to help.
We want to make sure everything is working as expected and that your experience remains uninterrupted.
Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the troubleshooting process.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Hi @Michael Kallos,
I hope you are having a great day.
I'm reaching out again to follow up on your issue and check if everything has been resolved. My goal is to ensure your experience remains smooth and hassle-free. If you're still encountering any problems or have run into new challenges, please let me know which steps you're currently stuck on and happy to provide further help whenever you need it.
If you have any further questions, feel free to tag me in your reply so I can assist you directly.
Looking forward to your update.