How to Use Google Slides (Ultimate Tutorial Guide)

If you're just getting started with making presentations in Google Slides, then this ultimate beginner tutorial guide is for you. Google Slides is a powerful alternative to PowerPoint. It's great for designing and sharing your presentations online. It's freely available, easy to start using, and packed with powerful tools.

Are you ready to start using Google Slides

Google Slides has the benefit of being integrated into Google Drive and GSuite. So, if you're already using Gmail, Docs, Sheets and other Google software, then it will fit right into your workflow.

There are also plenty of professional Google Slides presentations themes you can use to make a great presentation design quickly:

30+ Cool Google Slides Themes (With Aesthetic Slide Design Ideas for 2023)

Sean Hodge 07 Nov 2022

25 Best Google Slides Presentation Themes (Premium Templates to Download in 2022)

Sean Hodge 01 Jul 2022

How to Use Google Slides: To Make Great Presentations Quickly

Creating a presentation takes quite a bit of work. You want to use a toolset that's intuitive and allows you to design quickly. Get a better grasp of Google Slides in this tutorial series and start making your own presentations.

Learn the details of how to use google slides, from setting up your slide designs, to working with text, bullet points, adding images, other media, and more. You'll learn all the core Google Slides presentation tools, discover how to make great presentations using Google Slides, and an efficient presentation design workflow.

Jump into one of these comprehensive beginner tutorials. Or bookmark this Google Slides guide to start working through each tutorial at your own pace.

Posts in this series

What Is Google Slides? Great (Free) Online Presentation Software

Are you wondering: what is Google Slides? Learn all about the free presentation software, Google Slides. More importantly, find out how to start using it.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 13 Oct 2023

How to Use Google Slides in 2024 (Quick Start Guide)

What is Google Slides? It’s a powerful presentation tool. Learn how to use Google Slides to create and collaborate on presentations in this quick start guide.

Rebecca Tarnopol

Rebecca Tarnopol 15 Mar 2023

12+ Google Slides Presentation Tools: To Learn How to Use (Now)

Are you considering which of the top presentation tools to use? There's a lot you can do with the Google Slides presentation tool. Best of all, it's free.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 12 Mar 2022

Should Google Slides Replace PowerPoint in Your Workflow?

Thinking about what presentation software to use? In this article, we compare Google Slides vs. PowerPoint with key reasons to consider using Google Slides.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 1 Jun 2017

How to Convert PowerPoint (PPT) to Google Slides Presentations on Import (+Video)

Use Google Slides to work on presentations created with other tools. For example, you can convert PowerPoint to Google Slides. I'll show you how in this.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 30 Apr 2024

How to Convert Google Slides to PowerPoint Presentations on Export

You created a Google Slides presentation. Now you need to share it with someone who uses Microsoft PowerPoint and doesn't have a Google account.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 10 Aug 2023

How to Quickly Change Themes For Google Slides (Download & Import)

You've spent hours on your Google Slides presentation. Now you need to find the right Google Slides theme design to download and import. Here's what to do.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 22 Jul 2019

30+ Cool Google Slides Themes (With Aesthetic Slide Design Ideas for 2024)

If you've got bold, creative ideas and the best themes for Google Slides. Here's a curated selection of stylish Google Slides themes from Envato Elements.

Sean Hodge

Sean Hodge 7 Nov 2022

How to Add Text & Bullet Points in Google Slides Presentations

Do you want to know how to put bullet points and text in a Google Slides presentation? Google Slides text tools are quick to use, once you learn how.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 17 Jul 2017

How to Create Google Slide Layouts (Dimensions, Sizes, and Design)

Follow these steps to learn how to create your own Google Slide layouts. We'll also discuss Google Slides dimensions and cover a few slide design basics.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 8 Jul 2023

How to Add Music & Sound to Google Slides Presentations

Your Google Slides presentation isn't done just yet. Learn how to add music or interesting sounds to Google Slides to give your presentation more impact.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 19 Aug 2021

How to Add YouTube Video to Google Slides Presentations

Adding video can make your Google Slides presentation more interesting. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add video to Google Slides.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 12 Sep 2023

How to Use Google Slides Animations and Timed Transitions

Learn how to use Google Slides animations and timed transitions. When done right, animations and transitions add professionalism to your presentation.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 14 Aug 2017

How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides With Templates

Do you need to know how to make a timeline on Google Slides? Discover how to create an attractive, professional Google Slides timeline using a template.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 29 Mar 2020

20+ (Quick) Tips & Tricks to Use Google Slides Like a Professional in 2024

You know how to use Google Slides, but you could do a whole lot better. Save time and make a better presentation using these killer Google Slides tips.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 7 Aug 2023

How to Create Professional Google Slideshows for Business Presentations

Ready to create a professional Google Slideshow? Follow this Google Slides slideshow guide to learn how to make a professional slideshow using Google Slides.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 21 May 2021

How to Present Your Google Slides Slideshow Presentation

You've created a top-notch Google slideshow. Now that you're ready to present those great slideshow presentation slides, here's what you need to know.

Sarah Joy

Sarah Joy 13 Jun 2023

How to Run Presentations on Google Slides Remotely (With Phone App)

Learn how. you can use your smart phone like a Google Slides remote control. Tap your phone's remote app to display your presentation on a monitor or TV.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 26 Sep 2017

How to Publish & Embed Google Slides Presentations Online

Do you want to show your Google Slides presentations online? Learn how to embed Google Slides into a website or publish your presentation online.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 3 Oct 2017

How to Use Google Slides Offline When the Internet Is Down (+Video)

Learn how to work on Google Slides offline to stay productive even while you're disconnected. Here's a step-by-step guide to using Google Slides without the.

Andrew Childress

Andrew Childress 23 Aug 2022

How to Make Your Own Google Slides Presentation Template in 2024

Do you want all your presentations to have the same professional look? Consider making your own reusable Google Slides presentation template.

Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer 19 Sep 2023

How to Use Google Slides Presentation Collaboration Tools Online

Discover presentation collaboration in Google Slides with real-time presentation sharing. Learn how to collaborate with Google Slides.