Create puzzle in PowerPoint + free template

20.07.2023  •  #PowerPoint #Template

Contents

A new trend is conquering the hearts of PowerPoint users! Which one? The answer can only be PowerPoint Puzzle Pieces! An innovative and creative approach with which you can easily spice up your presentations and stand out from the crowd!


Puzzle in PowerPoint

While at first glance a puzzle may seem like a leisure activity on a lazy weekend afternoon, it holds amazing potential as a powerful storytelling tool. Using puzzle pieces in PowerPoint, you can show how the individual elements of a story fit together seamlessly to form a compelling narrative structure. The result is an infographic that not only gets to the heart of your message, but also captures the interest and attention of your audience.


What are PowerPoint puzzles and what impact do they have?

PowerPoint puzzles, are graphics that consist of different puzzle pieces which can be seamlessly put together to convey an overall message. Each puzzle piece represents a specific aspect, idea or component, there are no limits to your creativity! The puzzle shape itself represents unity, completeness and cohesion. By incorporating a PowerPoint puzzle into your presentations, you can present complex concepts in an understandable and memorable way and capture the attention of your audience. Using PowerPoint puzzle pieces opens up new possibilities for you to be creative in your presentations and get your message across in a memorable and compelling way. In the following sections, we'll show you how to effectively use these puzzle pieces to tell a compelling story and take your presentation to a new level.


Where can such puzzles be applied?

The possible applications of PowerPoint puzzles are incredibly diverse. They are particularly suitable for business presentations, training, educational purposes, marketing materials and much more. They can be used to explain processes, visualize data, insert storytelling elements or create a unique presentation structure. PowerPoint puzzles are used to convey a message in a creative and compelling way.

Creating puzzles and puzzlepieces in PowerPoint

PowerPoint puzzle pieces can be a great way to add creativity to your presentations and get your message across in a memorable way. If you want to create custom puzzle pieces, follow this tutorial:

  1. Open PowerPoint and navigate to the "Insert" tab. Click on the "Shapes" icon and a drop-down list with different shape tools will appear.
    Inserting shapes in PowerPoint
    Select the "Rectangle" shape tool from the drop-down list. Note that there are also other shapes like "Circle" or "Triangle" depending on the puzzle piece design you want to make and create those shapes.
    Creating rectangles and circles in the form of puzzle piece in PowerPoint
  2. Select all the shapes for the puzzle piece Now click on the "Shape Format" tab at the top. (this should appear once you have selected a shape) Then select either "merge" or "subtract" to either subtract the circles from the square or add them. Now you can add colors, line widths and other styles to your puzzle piece. Here you will find various options to customize the filling color, outline color and other effects. Customize the design according to your needs.
    Merge and subtract shapes
  3. Now duplicate your puzzle piece or add new ones using "subtract". Now you can add colors, line widths and other formatting to your puzzle piece. Here you will find various options to customize the fill color, outline color and other effects. Customize the design according to your needs.
    Edit and modify puzzle piece

Downloading a puzzle-template

But it could be done much easier, by using one of our many templates! You can easily download our newest puzzle template designs for free here:

Übersicht Countdown Folien



Conclusion

PowerPoint puzzles offer a creative and effective way to make presentations interesting and memorable. By visually depicting relationships and their organized structure, you can convey complex concepts in a clear and understandable way and inject creativity into the presentation. Use PowerPoint puzzles to reinforce your message and engage your audience. Be creative and take advantage of the many ways PowerPoint can help you create presentations that will be remembered.


About the author

Annika Fachberger

Annika is dedicated to graphics and videos. At SlideLizard she supports the design team with her creative ideas.



Top blog articles
More posts

How to find the best font for your PowerPoint presentation

Easter Quiz Questions and Answers

LIZ AI Produktbild
LIZ AI - Autopilot for PowerPoint

Your existing systems. Automatically orchestrated and centrally connected.

LIZ AI connects directly with your enterprise systems and automatically turns data into presentations. Content is intelligently generated, updated, and visualized directly in PowerPoint. Presentations are created in the background, stay up to date at all times, and automatically match your corporate design - without manual effort.

Learn more about LIZ AI

The Glossary for Presentations & AI

B2B Events

B2B events (business-to-business events) are gatherings organized for professional audiences with the primary goal of enabling business relationships, knowledge exchange, or commercial transactions between companies. They include trade fairs, industry conferences, sales kick-offs, partner summits, and executive roundtables. B2B events are high-stakes environments where presentations, credibility, and networking directly influence business outcomes. Preparation, brand consistency, and data-driven messaging are critical for success.

Learn more

Virtual Reality

In a learning context, virtual reality (VR) creates immersive, simulated environments in which learners can practice skills, explore scenarios, or experience situations that would be difficult, expensive, or dangerous to replicate in real life. VR training is used in industries such as healthcare, aviation, manufacturing, and emergency services. By placing learners inside a realistic environment, VR significantly increases engagement, retention, and the transfer of skills to real-world performance.

Learn more

Tutorials

A tutorial is a structured learning resource that guides a learner step by step through a process, concept, or skill. Tutorials can take many forms — written guides, video walkthroughs, interactive modules, or one-on-one coaching sessions. Unlike formal courses, tutorials tend to be focused on practical application, helping learners achieve a specific outcome quickly. They are widely used in software onboarding, technical training, and skill development platforms.

Learn more

.ppsm file extension

A .ppsm file is a macro-enabled PowerPoint slideshow that opens directly in presentation mode and supports embedded VBA macros. It combines the instant-launch behavior of .ppsx files with the automation capabilities of macro-enabled formats. This makes .ppsm files useful for interactive or automated presentations, though they carry the same security considerations as other macro-enabled Office formats.

Learn more

Be the first to know!

The latest SlideLizard news, articles, and resources,
sent straight to your inbox.

- or follow us on -