How to create a word cloud using PowerPoint
I hadn’t realised this until recently, but you can use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a Word Cloud. Yes, I know there are websites where you can do this (I’ve usually used wordclouds.com), but sometimes I want a word cloud for a presentation, so why not do it in the presentation.
Before you start, you have to install the Pro Word Cloud add-in
Installation over.
Creating the word cloud
![Pro Word Cloud panel](https://www.network-midlands.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pro-word-cloud-1.png)
![Created word cloud](https://www.network-midlands.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pro-word-cloud-2.png)
If you’re not happy with the layout, colours or fonts, you can adjust those in the side panel and recreate the image – for example
![Alternative word cloud](https://www.network-midlands.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pro-word-cloud-3.png)
Simple! Oh – this word cloud is based on one of my most viewed pages – “What is the difference between black hat hacker and a white hat hacker?“
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Article Name
How to create a word cloud using PowerPoint
Description
Learn how you can use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a Word Cloud.
Author
Trevor Wood
Publisher Name
Network Midlands Ltd
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