How to Arrange Slides on One Page in PPT

To arrange multiple slides on one page in PowerPoint, you typically use the Print settings to create Handouts. This allows you to specify how many slides appear on each printed page.

Here's a straightforward guide on how to do it:

Printing Multiple Slides Per Page (Handouts)

PowerPoint's built-in print functionality is the easiest way to get several slides onto a single page, perfect for handouts or review.

1. Open Your Presentation: Make sure the PowerPoint presentation you want to print is open.
2. Access the Print Menu:
   • Go to the File tab in the top-left corner.
   • Click on Print. Alternatively, you can often use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac).
3. Find Print Layout Options: In the Print dialog box, look for the Settings section.
4. Select Handout Layout: You'll see an option, often labeled "Full Page Slides" or similar. Click on this drop-down menu.
5. Choose Slides Per Page: From the options that appear, select the number of slides you want to display on each page.
   • As mentioned in the reference: To get multiple slides per page for my handout, I simply come find the full page slides drop down open it up and... choose the desired layout.
   • Common layouts include:
     • 1 Slide per page (Full Page)
     • 2 Slides per page
     • 3 Slides per page (often includes lines for notes)
     • 4 Slides per page
     • 6 Slides per page
     • 9 Slides per page
6. Configure Other Settings: Adjust other print options like which slides to print, color settings, etc.
7. Preview: Look at the print preview pane to ensure the layout is correct before printing.
8. Print: Click the Print button.

Available Handout Layouts

PowerPoint offers various layouts to accommodate different numbers of slides per page. Here's a quick look:

Slides Per Page	Layout Notes	Best Use Case
1	Large slide view	Presenter notes, single-slide view
2	Two slides side-by-side	Quick review
3	Three slides with lines for notes	Audience handouts for note-taking
4	Four slides in a 2x2 grid	Efficient printing
6	Six slides in a 3x2 grid	Most common handout layout
9	Nine slides in a 3x3 grid	Compact printing, large presentations

Choosing the right layout depends on the purpose of your handout. The 3-slides-per-page layout is popular for note-taking, while 6 or 9 slides are efficient for saving paper.

This method creates a printable document where your slides are automatically arranged onto pages based on your selection.