![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/11_Oct/Gradient_Fill_PPT_Text_Sample_1.jpg?mtime=1317771641)
For this slide (see previous post for more info on it), I wanted the numbers to be a visual focal point. I also wanted to keep them as editable PPT text. By mixing the stylized text with more standard text, a nice slide layout was developed. The big number text was created by:
1. Make it big (this text is 125pt).
2. Give it a gradient fill – using colors that coordinate with the template color scheme.
![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/11_Oct/Gradient_Fill_PPT_Text_Sample_2.jpg?mtime=1317771650)
3. Add a subtle outline (stroke) to the text to help it contrast for legibility.
![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/11_Oct/Gradient_Fill_PPT_Text_Sample_4.jpg?mtime=1317771670)
4. Add a drop shadow.
![](https://thepowerpointblog.com/media/blogs/all/11_Oct/Gradient_Fill_PPT_Text_Sample_3.jpg?mtime=1317771659)
The sample slide can be downloaded here.
– Troy @ TLC