Embedded Files
Google Slides is a web-based presentation software developed by Google. It’s similar to Microsoft PowerPoint and allows you to:
Create, edit, and share presentations
Work online with real-time collaboration
Access your presentations from any device
Add multimedia like images, videos, charts, and transitions
How to Get to Google Slides
Option 1: Use the direct link
Open your web browser
Go to: https://slides.google.com
Sign in with your Google account
Option 2: Through Google Drive
Go to: https://drive.google.com
Click the "+ New" button on the left
Select "Google Slides"
How to Create a Google Slides Presentation
Click the "+ Blank" button or choose a template
A new presentation will open
Click on "Untitled presentation" in the top left to rename the file
Start adding your content
Note: Your file is saved automatically in Google Drive.
How to Share a Google Slides Presentation
Click the blue "Share" button in the top-right corner
In the "Add people and groups" field, enter the email addresses
Choose their permission level: Viewer, Commenter, or Editor
Click "Send"
To share using a link:
Click "Share"
Click "Copy link"
Change the link settings to set access level
Share the link via email
Types of Access in Google Slides
Viewer – Can only view the file
Commenter – Can view and leave comments
Editor – Can edit, comment, and make changes
How to Check If Someone Can Edit
Click the “Share” button
Under "People with access," look for each person’s name
You’ll see their permission listed as Viewer, Commenter, or Editor
You can change permissions using the dropdown next to their name
Creating Different Types of Slides
To add a new slide:
Click the "+" icon in the toolbar
Or go to Slide > New slide
To choose a layout:
Use the dropdown next to the "+" icon
Or go to Slide > Apply layout
Slide Layout Types:
Title Slide
Title and Body
Section Header
Two Columns
Caption Slide
Blank
Adding Transitions Between Slides
Click on the slide you want to add a transition to
Go to Slide > Transition
A panel will appear on the right
Choose a transition effect (e.g., Fade, Slide from right, Flip)
Set the speed (Slow, Medium, Fast)
Click "Apply to all slides" to use the same transition across all
Advanced Google Slides Features
Insert Charts, Diagrams, Tables:
Go to Insert > Chart / Table / Diagram
Use data from Google Sheets for live updates
Add Video or Audio:
Insert > Video to add from YouTube or Drive
Insert > Audio to add narration or background music
Use Speaker Notes:
At the bottom of each slide, type notes for your presentation
These notes are only visible to you
Publish to Web:
Go to File > Share > Publish to the web
Use this to embed on a website or share as a public link
Presenter Mode and Q&A:
Click "Present" or use the dropdown for "Presenter view"
Tools > Q&A to allow live audience interaction
Edit Master Slides:
Slide > Edit theme to set consistent layouts and branding
Offline Access:
Turn on offline access through Google Drive settings to edit without the internet
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