Objects on the slide that hold text are called

Objects on the slide that hold text in PowerPoint are called Option A: Placeholders. Placeholders are predefined areas on a slide layout that hold specific types of content, such as text, images, charts, or tables. They help maintain consistency in slide design and make it easier to add and format content.
Option B: Object holders and Option D: Text holders are not standard terms used in PowerPoint for describing areas that hold text.
Option C: Auto layouts typically refers to predefined slide layouts that include placeholders for different types of content.
Therefore, the correct answer in this context is Option A: Placeholders.