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Dear Microsoft Support
I am using PowerPoint for iPad (2.103.25110712) and the essential Align and Distribute tools have disappeared from the UI. I seem to remember, both commands were available in the full ribbon under Start, Align and Shape, Arrange, Align.
These functions are missing in all menus, regardless of selection. This is a major regression and blocks standard layout workflows. On iPad, professional work becomes impossible without alignment tools.
Microsoft’s Office apps are one of the few reasons the iPad can function as a professional device. Removing core editing features pushes the platform back toward a consumer-only toy. Even Keynote, as well as other lower-tier presentation apps are becoming competitive simply because of such regressions to lower standards. This cannot be in Microsoft’s interest?
Where can I enable Align or full ribbon? I kindly request clarification and restoration of the full ribbon or at least the Align/Distribute commands.
Thank you very much and best regards,
Marco
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Dear Marco Todesco,
Welcome to Microsoft Q&A.
Thank you for reaching out and for providing such a detailed description of the issue. I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience you’ve experienced. I’ve checked on my own iPad using PowerPoint version 2.103, and unfortunately, I also cannot find the Align and Distribute options anywhere in the current interface.
After searching through available documentation and community resources, I couldn’t locate any official article explaining this change. For users who work professionally on iPad, this is indeed a significant limitation. Please note that as a Microsoft Q&A moderator, I cannot influence product development decisions or UI changes, but I want to ensure your feedback is heard and does not negatively impact your experience.
For precise alignment and distribution, you might consider using PowerPoint for Web or Desktop, where these tools are fully available under Home > Arrange > Align.
I truly appreciate your detailed feedback. Microsoft actively monitors customer input, and many improvements have been made thanks to user suggestions. To help prioritize this feature, please submit feedback directly from the app:
PowerPoint > Backstage > Help & Feedback > Suggest a Feature.
Thank you again for sharing your experience. Your input is valuable, and I hope these tools will be restored soon to support professional workflows on iPad.
Warm regards,
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Hi Marco Todesco,
I just wanted to follow up to see how things are going with the information I shared above. I truly hope it was helpful and brought you closer to resolving the issue.
If you’ve had a chance to review it and have any updates, questions, or if you ran into any difficulties along the way, please don’t hesitate to let me know. I’m more than happy to assist further if needed.
It would be great to hear back from you!
Warm regards,
Liora.
Hi arco Todesco,
Just checking in one last time to see if you still need any assistance with this topic. I completely understand that things can get busy, so no worries at all if you haven’t had a chance to respond yet.
If the information shared earlier helped resolve your issue, feel free to click "Accept Answer" to help others with similar questions. Otherwise, I’m still here and happy to support you whenever you're ready.
If you have any other questions in the future, please don’t hesitate to create a new thread, other moderators and I are always happy to help. We truly hope you have a smooth experience with Microsoft products and wish you continued success in your work.
Best regards,
Liora.
Dear Loira D
Thank you for your detailed analysis. I can't help but feel that I was convinced that the align feature had been included in the past (Mandela effect?). Maybe I'm mistaken, but it was always very easy to align shapes in the past. Something has definitely changed. I will report this as a request in the Help and feedback menu.
Thanks again,
Marco
Dear Marco,
Thank you for sharing your follow-up thoughts. It’s completely understandable to feel that this feature was available before, many users rely on alignment tools for professional workflows, and your feedback highlights how important they are.
At this time, PowerPoint for iPad does not include the full Align and Distribute commands found in the desktop and web versions. You’ve already taken the best next step by submitting feedback through Help & Feedback > Suggest a Feature. This is the official channel Microsoft uses to prioritize improvements based on user input.
Your feedback is extremely valuable, and I truly hope this functionality will return to iPad soon. If you have any other questions or need guidance on alternative workflows, please feel free to reach out, I’m happy to assist further.
I have versions 2.89.24091126 and 2.100.25082913 installed on 2 different iPads, and neither has Align or Distribute commands. I don't see any reference online to suggest that Microsoft ever included these commands in PowerPoint for iPad. You can request the addition (or re-addition) of these commands by tapping on the three-dot icon at the right end of the Ribbon. Choose Help & Feedback>Suggest a Feature. Tap on Filter and choose iOS. After signing in, you can post your request and others can vote on it. Microsoft uses this feedback to prioritize their programming.