In PowerPoint the dotted regions visible in an empty slide are known as

When a new slide is opened in Microsoft PowerPoint dotted boxes appear where text or other content can be inserted. These are called placeholders. They guide the user on where to type headings bullet points or insert images. Placeholders can be adjusted in size and moved around to create different slide layouts. They help maintain consistency across presentations and make slide design easier for beginners. Because the dotted areas are placeholders the correct selection for this question is option B.