If you don’t want the same rectangular pictures for your Microsoft PowerPoint slide show, create a custom-shaped picture placeholder and make it available to the presentation via a layout slide.

When you add an image to PowerPoint, the program usually adds its own suggested alt text, which you can change. It's helpful to add alt text to your slides' images for anyone using a screen reader.

How to tone down a busy picture using Merge in Microsoft PowerPoint Your email has been sent Too many pictures in a presentation can be overwhelming. Here's how to turn a busy picture into a ...