Slides & layouts

Create, merge, and group objects on a slide

In PowerPoint, group objects together so you can move or format them at the same time. Or ungroup the objects so you can change parts individually.

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Group objects

  1. Press and hold Ctrl while you select each object.

  2. Select Format >Group > Group.

  3. Format or move the grouped object however you want.

Ungroup objects

  1. Select a grouped object.

  2. Select Format >Group > Ungroup.

Group or ungroup shapes, pictures, or other objects

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