How do I stop my text box from resizing?

Stop text resizing in PowerPoint for all presentations

  1. Click the File tab in the Ribbon.
  2. Click Options.
  3. Select Proofing in the categories on the left.
  4. Click AutoCorrect Options.
  5. Select the AutoFormat As You Type tab.
  6. Deselect (uncheck) the AutoFit title text to placeholder and AutoFit body text to placeholder options.

How do I make a picture fit a text box?

Do one of the following:

  1. To resize a picture, under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher .
  2. To resize a shape, text box, or WordArt, under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher .

How do I make all text boxes the same size?

Follow these general steps.

  1. Place the text box in your document.
  2. Adjust the width of your text box to reflect what you need.
  3. Right-click the text box and choose Format Text Box from the resulting Context menu.
  4. Make sure the Text Box tab is displayed.
  5. Make sure the Resize AutoShape to Fit Text check box is selected.

How do I lock the size of a text box?

You can do this by right-clicking a textbox, then selecting “Formatting Options”. Step 2: In “Formatting Options” select the option that says “Lock Aspect Ratio”. This will keep the aspect ratio the same and not deform anything.

How do I turn off AutoFit?

To turn off PowerPoint AutoFit:

  1. First, pick File > Options and then Proofing.
  2. From here, move to the AutoFormat As You Type tab.
  3. Finally, turn off or uncheck AutoFit title text to the placeholder and AutoFit body text to the placeholder.

How do I lock the Size of a text box in Word?

Under section Protect, click on the Restrict Editing icon to open the Restrict Editing drop-down menu. In the Restrict Editing drop-down menu, click the checkbox under Editing Restrictions so that a tick mark appears in the box. In the box under the checkbox, select No Changes (Read only).

How do I make a text box smaller?

Resize a text box

  1. Select the text box.
  2. Select one of the handles and drag until the text box is the size you want.

How do I lock the size of a text box in Excel?

Right-click on your text box and choose “Format Text Box.” On the Protection tab, make sure “Locked” is checked.