Create an Academic Poster

This tutorial is comprised of three parts: 

1. How to resize slides for academic posters 
2. How to format your slide 
3. How to create and edit textboxes  

These tutorials give step-by-step instructions for creating an Academic Poster with PowerPoint. If you have never created a poster with PowerPoint, start with How to Resize Slides for Academic Posters and review the tutorials in the order provided. 

Total time commitment: 5 minutes 

This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through customizing the slide size for creating an academic poster in Powerpoint. 

This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through customizing your slide background (colour, border, opacity etc.) in Powerpoint.

This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through creating text boxes, adjusting their size, orientation and visual elements in Powerpoint. 

• How to Create a Poster: Use this handout to create an academic poster in PowerPoint. Find information about poster layout, use of visuals, technical tips, and advice on presenting your poster.
• Academic Poster Templates | Digital Learning Commons (uoguelph.ca): Use these preformatted templates as a starting point for creating your academic poster in PowerPoint.
• Present Like A Pro: Use this guide for strategies and suggestions to help you prepare for academic presentations.
• Book an appointment with a learning specialist to get feedback on your poster or practice your presentation.