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How to Make a Copy of Google Slides? [An EASY Tutorial!]

By: Author Shrot Katewa

When you share your Google Slides presentations with others, the changes that they make will most likely become visible on the main presentation. One way to avoid this problem is to make a copy of the Google Slides presentation before making any changes! But you may be wondering, how exactly does one make a copy of Google Slides?

Here’s how to make a copy of a Google Slides presentation –

• Click on the “File” menu.
• Select “Make a copy” from the dropdown.
• Then, click on “Entire Presentation”
• Finally, click “OK” in the pop-up window that opens up.

In this article, we will cover this topic in great detail. I will share with you two different methods along with the detailed steps of making a copy of Google Slides. Furthermore, I will also show you how you can force others to make a copy before they start editing a Google Slides presentation!

So, let’s get started!

1. How to Make a Copy of a Google Slides Presentation? 

Basically, there are two ways in which you can make a copy of your Google Slides presentation.

The first method is to use the “ File ” menu option while the other method is to use the Google Drive Folder. Both of the methods are explained in the following section.

Method 1 – Using the File Menu Option 

This method is the easiest as you can make a copy of your Google Slides presentation directly from the presentation file when it is open!

To make a copy of your Google Slides presentation using the “ File ” Menu option follow the simple steps explained below.

Step-1: Click on the “File” menu option

The first step of the process is to click on the “ File ” tab, which will open a drop-down menu.

From the dropdown menu, select the “ Make a copy ” option which will open yet another drop-down menu. Now select the “ Entire presentation ” option.

Step-2 : Hit the “Ok” button

After you click on the “ Entire presentation ” option, a pop-up window will appear on your screen. Simply click on the “ OK ” button and a copy of your presentation will be saved on your Google Drive

Method 2 – Using the Google Drive Folder

This method is much like the traditional way you would copy and paste a file on your computer. Basically, in this method, you have to navigate to the folder where your file is saved and then make a copy.

To make a copy of your Google Slides presentation, all you have to do is simply “Right -Click ”  on the slide that you want to make a copy of and then select the “ Make a copy ” option from the drop-down menu. A copy of your Google Slides presentation will be saved on your Google Drive immediately.

2. How to Make a Copy of Selected Slides? 

In case you don’t want to copy the complete presentation, you can also make a copy of a selected set of slides and open them as a separate presentation file.

To make a copy of selected slides in your Google Slides presentation, at first select the slides that you want to make a copy of and then follow the simple steps explained below.

Step-1: Click on the “File” tab

After you have selected the slides, you want to make a copy of, click on the “ File ” tab which will open a drop-down menu.

Step-2: Select the “Selected slides” option

Next, select the “ Selected slides ” option from the drop-down menu as shown in the image in the previous step.

Step-3: Hit the “OK” button

After you have selected the “ Selected slides ” option, a pop-up window will appear on your screen.

Here, you can rename the presentation. This is completely optional. Next, click on the “ OK ” button located at the bottom right corner and a copy of the selected slides will be saved on your Google Drive.

3. How to Force Users to Make a Copy of Google Slides? 

Now, what if you are sharing a template of a presentation with multiple users and you want to prevent people from making changes to your master file in Google Slides? Well, the easiest way to do this is to force the user to make a copy of when you share the link of the file!

To force users to make a copy of your Google Slides presentation, edit the URL of your Google Slides presentation. Highlight everything after the last “/” in the URL of your browser, and instead write “copy”. Now, share the edited link with others. This will force a copy of your presentation.

The complete process is described step-by-step manner below –

Step-1: Remove the last part of the URL

The first step of the process is to select the last part of the URL which will have the word “ Edit ” on it. This will be after the final “/” used in the URL.

Simply locate and select that part of the URL, and delete it.

Step-2: Write “Copy” in the last part of the URL

In the second step, after you have removed the “ Edit ” part of the URL, write “ Copy ” in its place. Now when you share this link with anybody, they will be forced to make a copy of your Google Slides presentation to view it.

Here’s what the end-user will see on their screen once you have shared the link with them.

Remember – for this method to work, you have to make sure that you have given permission to access the Google Slides presentation .

4. How to Make a Copy of Google Slides in Presentation Mode? 

You can also make a copy of your Google Slides presentation to directly open in the “Presentation Mode” when you share it with your audience! This is really helpful because sometimes you don’t want the audience to access the content of the slides, but you also don’t want to share a PDF either in order to retain the animations.

To make a copy of a Google Slides presentation to directly open in the present mode, edit the URL. Highlight everything after the last “/” in the URL of your browser, and instead write “present”. Now, share the edited link with others. This will open your presentation in the present mode by default.

Here are the details of the steps that you need to follow –

Step-1: Remove the “Edit” part from the URL

The first step of making a copy of your Google Slides in presentation mode is to remove the last part of the URL of your Google Slides presentation which has the word “ Edit ” on it.

Step-2: Type in the word “Present”

After you have removed the “Edit” part of the URL, simply type in “ Present ” in its place. Now when your share your Google Slides presentation with this link, users will be taken directly to the presentation view.

Before sharing this link with others, make sure you have given permission to access the Google Slides presentation .

5. How to Copy a Presentation to Another Account? 

To copy a presentation to another account, you have to share the presentation to the other account using their email address. The whole process is described in 2 easy steps below.

Step-1: Click on the “Share” button

The first step of the process is to click on the “ Share ” button which is located at the top right corner of your Google Slides window. It is an orange button with the icon of a person with a linked chain under them.

Step-2: Type in the Email Address of the recipient

After you have selected the “ Share ” button, a pop-up window will appear on your screen.

Now, type in the email address of the account that you want to copy your Google Slides presentation to, in the recipient box. Also, make sure that you have provided the “ Editor ” access. Otherwise, you won’t be able to edit this presentation file using the other email account.

Lastly, simply click on the blue “ Send ” button at the bottom right corner of the pop-up window and the presentation will be copied to the Google Drive of the recipient account.

6. How to Remove Speaker Notes While Making a Copy of Google Slides?

To remove speaker notes while making a copy of your Google Slides presentation, follow the simple steps described below.

Step-1: Click on the “File” Tab

The first step of the process is to click on the “ File ” tab on the ribbon of your Google Slides presentation. This will open a drop-down menu.

Step-2: Select the “Entire presentation” option

Click on the “ Entire presentation ” option which is located in the “ Make a copy ” option. This will open a pop-up window (as shown in the image in the previous step).

Step-3: Tick mark the “Remove all speaker notes” option

Once you have selected the “ Entire presentation ” option and the pop-up window appears on your screen, checkmark on the “ Remove all speaker notes ” option. This will allow you to make a copy of your Google Slides presentation without including the speaker notes.

Step-4: Click on the “OK” button

The final step of the process is to click on the “ OK ” button. This will create a copy of your Google Slides presentation while removing all the content from the notes.

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How to Copy a Slide in Google Slides

Google Slides often requires duplicating slides for templates or reusing an old slide deck. Unlike PowerPoint templates that are often downloaded, Google Slides templates require being copied to create a new version of the template for editing online. Below are a few simple methods that show how to copy google slides. 

How to Duplicate a Google Slides Presentation

To make a copy of an entire Google Slides presentation or template, go to File -> Make a Copy -> Entire Presentation .

In the next step, you will be given options to select a folder for saving your presentation in Google Drive, with the option to share it with the same people, remove speaker notes, copy comments, and include resolved comments (if any). Click Make a Copy to create a new copy of the deck.

This will create a complete presentation copy and open it in a new window. The title of the presentation deck will start with the word Copy by default. You can edit the title to suit your needs.

How to Duplicate a Slide in Google Slides

To create a copy of selected slides, pick slides (e.g., by using the CTRL key in Windows or Cmd Key on Mac and picking the slides you need) and go to File -> Make a Copy -> Selected Slides .

In the next step, select a location on Google Drive to save the slide deck. You can remove speaker notes and share the deck with the same people when copying the slides from a presentation deck in Google Slides. Click Make a Copy to create a presentation deck with the selected slides.

The new presentation with your selected slides will be created. In the example below, we selected only three slides from a presentation to create a new one.

How do you Make a Copy of a Google Slide via URL

You can edit the original URL to create a copy of a Google Slides deck using the URL or share a copy only with someone. To do this, remove the text after the final forward slash in the URL and type copy . Press Enter to generate a copy.

You can also share the URL with others to force them to use only a copy of your Google Slides deck since the URL will take them to a screen where the user will be asked to create a copy of the slide deck to proceed further.

How to Play a Copy of a Google Slide in Slideshow Mode

To run the presentation deck in Slideshow Mode, replace the text after the final forward slash with present .

This will run a copy of the presentation in Slideshow mode automatically.

To copy an entire presentation: – Go to File > Make a Copy > Entire Presentation. – Choose a location to save the copy on Google Drive. – Optionally, choose to share it with the same people, remove speaker notes, copy comments, and include resolved comments. – Click Make a Copy.

Yes, to copy selected slides: – Select the slides you want to copy (use the CTRL key on Windows or the CMD key on Mac). – Go to File > Make a Copy > Selected Slides. – Choose a location to save the new presentation on Google Drive. – Optionally, remove speaker notes and share the deck with the same people. – Click Make a Copy.

To duplicate a slide within the same presentation: – Select the slide you want to duplicate. – Right-click on the slide thumbnail. – Select Duplicate slide.

To make a copy using a URL: – Open the Google Slides presentation. – Remove the text after the final forward slash in the URL and replace it with a copy. – Press Enter. This will generate a screen asking to create a copy.

To share a copy via URL: – Edit the URL by removing the text after the final forward slash and replacing it with the copy. – Share the edited URL with others. They will be prompted to create a copy of the presentation.

Yes, to run a copy in Slideshow mode: – Remove the text after the final forward slash in the URL and replace it with the present. – Press Enter. This will run the presentation in Slideshow mode automatically.

To exclude speaker notes when copying: – During the copy process, look for the option to Remove speaker notes. – Check this option before clicking Make a Copy.

To save in a specific folder: – When prompted to select a location during the copy process, navigate to the desired folder in Google Drive. – Select the folder and click Make a Copy.

Yes, you can choose to exclude comments: – During the copy process, uncheck the option to Copy comments before clicking Make a Copy.

Final Words

Now that you know how to make a copy on Google Slides, you can choose a method that best matches your needs. Be it selecting individual slides, making a copy of the entire Google Slides deck, or sharing a URL enabling others to create one automatically. Also, check our tutorial on how to copy a slide in PowerPoint .

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When working on a presentation using a Google Slides template , you might want to make new slides while maintaining the template’s design. Or, on occasion, you can choose to duplicate a previous slide to reuse its components, including text boxes. You may do other things with slides, like delete, move, or even hide them so they aren’t visible during your presentation. It makes no sense to recreate the same quarterly presentation continually, so why not duplicate those elaborate slides in a new presentation to save time? But to do that, you must learn how to duplicate a slide in Google Slides.

You sometimes create a slide you like a lot and want to copy its layout or design to other slides too. But at first, it may seem difficult to learn how to make a copy of a slide in Google Slides if you have never used this application before. Worry not; we will help you through it all, and by the end of this article, it will be a piece of cake for you. 

How To Duplicate A Slide in Google Slides on Windows/Mac?

Below are the following ways on how to duplicate a slide in Google Slides in Mac or Windows :

• Using Right-click option
• Using Toolbar
• Using the Keyboard Shortcut

Method 1:Using Right-click option

You can duplicate a slide in Google Slides using Right-click option by following these steps: 

• Go to your browser and visit https://www.docs.google.com/presentation to access Google Slides.
• Open your Google Slides presentation.
• Click on the slide that you want to duplicate and right-click on it.
• You will see a whole menu appear in front of you.
• Click on the “Duplicate Slide” option to see the same slide below the previous one.
• If you wish to duplicate multiple slides, hold down the CTRL/CMD key and select the slides you wish to duplicate.
• Right-click and select the “Duplicate Slides” option.
• You can also copy the slide and paste it anywhere in your presentation. For that, select the slide you want to duplicate, right-click, and select the “Copy” option.
• Select the slide after which you want to paste the copied slide.
• Right-click on that slide and go to the “Paste” option.

Method 2: Using Toolbar

To duplicate a slide in Google Slides, you can also use Toolbar.

• Open your Google Slides presentation from the list of presentations.
• Select the slide that you wish to replicate.
• Go to the “Slide” tab.

Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

To duplicate a slide in Google Slides using keyboard shortcuts, follow these steps: 

• Select the slide you want to duplicate.
• Use the keyboard shortcut: CTRL/CMD+D to duplicate the slide.
• You can duplicate multiple slides at once too. By holding down the CTRL/CMD key, select the slides you want to duplicate. Use CTRL/CMD + D to duplicate them.
• If you wish to copy the slide and paste it elsewhere in your presentation, you can select the slide you wish to copy with the shortcut – CTRL/CMD+C and copy the slide in Google Slides.
• Go to the slide after which you want to paste the slide. Press CRTL/CMD + V to paste the slide.

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How To Duplicate Slide In Google Slides App On Android?

You can duplicate a slide in Google Slides on the Android app with the steps below: 

• On your Android device, go to the Google Slides app and open your presentation.
• At the bottom, you will find the slides of your presentation.
• Touch and hold the slide you wish to duplicate.
• You will see the “Copy” option in the top-right corner of your screen.
• Touch and hold down the slide, after which you want to paste the slide.
• Go to the three dots on the top-right corner of your screen and click on “Paste”.
• If you wish to copy multiple slides, just select all the slides you wish to copy and repeat the above steps.

How Do You Duplicate A Slide In Google Slides on iPhone/iPad?

Below are the steps on how to copy and paste a slide in Google Slides on iPhone/iPad:

• Open the Google Slides app on your iPhone or iPad.
• Browse your presentation from the list of presentations.
• From the bottom, touch and hold down the slide you wish to duplicate/copy.
• Tap the “Copy” option from the top.
• Go to the slide after which you want to paste the copied slide.
• Touch and hold down the slide, and from the three dots at the top, go to the “Paste” option. 

Since you now know how to copy a slide in g+Google Slides, you can duplicate any slide and paste it anywhere in your presentation. The duplicate option is one of the most helpful options in Google Slides whether you are creating a presentation for school, college or work, and it makes the job easy and quick. Following the above methods, you can duplicate a slide effortlessly and maintain consistency throughout the presentation. 

You will find all the information required to duplicate a slide on PC, Android, or iPhone/iPad in the article above. And to get more such shortcuts and tips and tricks regarding the Google Slides function, keep reading our articles!

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How to Copy a Slide in Google Slides

Copying slides in Google Slides is a great way to reuse content and save time when creating presentations. Whether you want to duplicate a single slide or copy multiple slides across presentations, Google Slides makes it easy.

Introduction

Copying slides allows you to:

Follow the steps below to copy Google slides like a pro in minutes!

Step 1: Duplicate a Single Slide

Duplicating a single slide is useful when you want an exact copy to reuse within the same presentation.

Here is how to do it:

You can also use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+D (Windows) or CMD+D (Mac) to quickly duplicate the selected slide.

Step 2: Copy and Paste Slides

To copy and paste slides:

This allows you to copy one or more slides and paste them in any order within the same presentation.

Step 3: Import Slides from Another Presentation

The selected slides will be inserted into your presentation while retaining the original formatting.

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Now when the original slide is updated, the copied slide also updates.

Step 5: Make a Copy of the Entire Presentation

A duplicate presentation will open in a new tab retaining all formatting and content.

Learning how to copy Google slides gives you a handy way to repurpose decks for new presentations.

Whether duplicating a single slide, copying several slides within or across presentations, or making a complete copy – Google Slides offers flexible options to reuse slides efficiently.

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Note :  Watch this short tutorial screencast or follow the quick steps below, that complement this video.

1. Copy Individual Text

If you want to copy individual lines of text, start off by clicking and dragging to select it. Then, on your keyboard, copy the text by using Control-C on Windows, or Command-C on Mac. When you select the text, your screen should look something like this:

Find the area you want to paste into, and press Control-V on Windows, or Command-V on Mac to paste. Your text will reappear:

2. Copy Text Boxes, Images, and Other Objects

If you want to copy any other kind of object—a text box, an image, a shape, or a chart—the process is very similar. Simply click on the object you want to copy, and then repeat the same key commands— Control-C on Windows, or Command-C on Mac. Here's a slide with some objects selected:

You can paste objects onto the same slide, between different slides, or even into other apps on your computer. Again, press Control-V on Windows, or Command-V on Mac to paste. The object will instantly reappear.

3. Copy and Paste Slides

You can also copy and paste full slides, individually or in groups. Click to select a slide in the sidebar over on the left side, then use the same key commands to copy and paste. Here's an example:

You can click between any two slides while pasting, and your slide will paste into that position. Of course, you can click and drag to reorder later. And remember, any change you make can be easily undone by clicking the Undo arrow in the top left corner of the Google Slides menu.

Finishing Up

Take reinvention out of your creative process by using copy and paste in Google Slides. As you can see, it’s easy to duplicate virtually any kind of object—even a full slide! Use these techniques today to streamline your presentation-building process.

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How to Duplicate a Slide in Google Slides on the Web

1. from the toolbar.

Did you know you can use the Toolbar to duplicate a slide in Google Slides? For that, follow the steps given below –

• Open Google Slides.
• Go to the presentation where you want to duplicate a slide.
• Select the slide from the left bar where you can see all the slides that you want to duplicate.
• Click on the Slide menu from the top menu.

Be aware that when you duplicate a post, it also duplicates the speaker note you have added to the Google Slide.

2. Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Another way to duplicate a slide in Google Slides is to use the keyboard shortcut. 

• Open Google Slides presentation.
• Select the slide that needs duplication.
• Now, press the CTRL +D or CMD+D keys at the same time. It will duplicate the slide.
• If you want to duplicate more than one slide at a time, hold the CTRL or CMD key and choose the slides you want to copy. After that, press CTRL+ D or CMD + D for duplication.

You can draw on your Google Slides and even animate the drawing to make the presentation more interactive.

3. Using Context Menu or Right-Click

The third method uses a context menu or the right-click option to duplicate a slide in Google Slides. 

• Select the slide that needs duplication and right-click.
• When you see the menu, select the Duplicate Slide option.
• If you want to duplicate more than one slide, hold the CTRL or CMD key and choose the slides you want to copy,

4. Copy & Paste Slide

It is probably the easiest way to duplicate a slide, but you need to paste it in the right place. If done for multiple slides and done incorrectly, you will have to move them manually.

• Another way is to copy and paste the slide. For that, choose the slide you want to copy and right-click on it.
• Now, choose the Copy option.
• Go to the slide after which you want to paste the copied slide.
• Right-click and click on the Paste option from the context menu.

How to Duplicate Slides in Google Slides on Android or iPhone

Thankfully, the Google Slides mobile app also offers the functionality to duplicate a slide, so you won’t have to use the web version for this simple task. 

• Open the Google Slides app.
• Go to the presentation where you want to duplicate a slide. 
• Tap on any slide once, and you will see options.

• Locate the slides at the bottom part.
• Press and hold the slide you want to duplicate.
• Select the Copy option from the top part of the screen.
• Now, press and hold the slide after which you want the copied slide to be pasted.

You follow the same process for duplication of multiple slides.

Google Slides Makes Presenting Easier

Do you feel better knowing how to duplicate a slide in Google Slides? The process is simple and can be completed within a few minutes. If you use Google Slides a lot, this could help you save a lot of time by ensuring you don’t miss out on including essential elements in your slide while creating a presentation.

Now that you know how to duplicate slides, check out how to add Google Sheets to Google Slides to enrich your presentation further.

A: To Show or hide filmstrip in Google Slides, open Google Slides. Go to the presentation where you want to show or hide the filmstrip. Select View from the Toolbar. From the drop-down menu, click on Show Filmstrip. If there is a tick mark, it means the film strip is visible. You can press on it again to hide the filmstrip.

A: To skip a slide in Google Slides, open Google Slides. Choose the slide you want to skip and right-click on it. Choose the Skip Slide option.

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If you create slideshows often, whether for your company, charitable organization, or classroom, why start from scratch each time? You can import slides from other  Google Slides presentations and reuse them.

You might have a standard slide you include in all your presentations such as contact details, location information, or your organization's mission statement. By importing one or more slides, you can easily reuse slides and cut the time it takes to build your slideshow.

Visit Google Slides and open the presentation you're creating. You do not have to open the slideshow from where you want to import the slides.

Go to File > Import Slides from the menu.

When the Import Slides window appears, you'll see recent Google Slides slideshows on the Presentations tab. Use the search box to find a particular one, or the buttons on the right to choose List or Grid View and sort the slideshows.

Choose the slideshow you want to use and click "Select."

If you want to use a different slideshow, such as a PowerPoint presentation you've saved, select the Upload tab. Then, browse for a file or drag it into the window. The presentation's slides will load automatically.

You'll then see thumbnails of all slides in that presentation. Simply choose the ones you want to import and reuse.

Click "All" at the top to select all slides or click each slide one-by-one. If you want to start over, click "None" on the top right to deselect all slides or "Back" on the bottom left to pick a different presentation.

Before you import your slides , you can choose to keep the original theme for the slideshow by marking that checkbox. If you leave this option blank, the slides you import will have the current presentation's theme applied.

Related: How to Create Template Slides with Theme Builder in Google Slides

Confirm the total count of selected slides at the bottom and click "Import Slides."

You'll then see your imported slides display at the end of your presentation. From there, you can move the slides to rearrange them or make edits like any other slides in the show.

You can easily save time when creating your slideshows by importing and reusing slides. Whether you keep them as-is or decide to make slight changes, it's a great time-saving feature.

Related: How to Reuse or Import Slides from Another PowerPoint Presentation

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Google Slides presentations have become a part of our daily lives: teachers, students, business people and health professionals all recognize them as an essential tool to share information in a clear and simple way. 

Have you ever seen a slide and thought "Wow, I would like to have one like that in my presentation"? It also often happens that you have to make collaborative presentations where everyone does their part and then you have to put them together. None of this will be a problem once you learn how to merge several presentations in Google Slides.

How to combine Google Slides presentations

Joining several Google Slides presentations or slides is a simpler task than you think. To achieve this, we are going to make use of the infallible "copy and paste" technique. Have you heard of it? Surely you have used it once! You only have to follow three simple steps :

• Open the presentation in which you want the new slides to appear. In this tutorial we are going to use the presentations Business Plan with Elegant Backgrounds and Minimalist Grayscale Pitch Deck .
• Open the second presentation and select the slides you want to add. You can select more than one by holding down Control and clicking on them. You can also select all of them by pressing Control + A. Then, right click > Copy or press Control + C.
• Go back to the first presentation, choose the place where you want the new slides and right click > Paste or Control + V.

Pro tip : select “Keep original styles” so that the design of the slides you are adding stays the same. You can also link the new slides to their original presentation. For that, click “Link & keep original styles”.

Now that you have mastered the art of Google Slides, we invite you to take a look at our website . 

You'll find thousands of designs to practice the skills you've just learned. Plus, now you can choose the slides you like best from each template and put them together to create the perfect presentation for you!

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If you’ve created a Google Slides presentation that you want to share with others, but you want them to make a copy instead of changing the original, then you’re in luck! It’s quite easy to force users to make a copy in Google Slides. And this post shows the three steps to do it!

A word to the wise before beginning, it’s important to follow the steps in order. Otherwise, some of the follow-up steps won’t work.

Open the Google Slide you’d like to share and click on the *Share* option in the upper-right portion of the presentation screen. 

When you do, a new screen will pop up. And from there, you’ll have additional options to customize your presentation’s settings.

Set your presentation’s link settings to “Anyone with the link” so others can access your presentation. This step is important. Even though we have more work to do to force a copy in Google Slides, we want to first ensure people will be able to access the presentation. 

Once you change the setting to “Anyone with the link” then click the “Copy link” option. This will save a rather long unique presentation URL to your computer’s clipboard. Note: This link is specific to the Google Slides presentation you created. 

Now paste the link into a document where you can make edits. You could paste the link right into whatever communication you’ll use to ultimately distribute your presentation to your audience. However, there is still one change to make that will force users to make a copy in Google Slides. So if you want to make sure you don’t send out the wrong link, it’s a good idea to past the URL into a blank document or Notes document first and then after completing Step 3, paste the final URL into the document you’ll share with others. This is what I do.

Once you save the terribly long unique presentation URL to a document where you can make changes, it’s time to customize the URL so it forces a copy in Google Slides when people access it. To do this, replace the portion of the URL ending in /edit?usp=sharing with /copy .

Once you make that switch, you can paste the updated URL ending in /copy into whatever document or communication you’ll be using to share your presentation with your audience. Now when users click the link, they’ll be prompted to save a copy in Google Slides. Your original presentation will be shareable and remain intact. 

Troubleshooting

Every now and then, users will run into access issues when trying to make a copy in Google Slides. And while I’m no computer tech wiz, I can tell you there are a few ways to reduce the likelihood of others running into problems making a copy of your Google Slides presentation:

• Make sure you’ve set the presentation settings to “Anyone with the link.” If you skip that step, the rest of the process doesn’t work.
• Encourage users to access your presentation using their Gmail account . This makes the process of saving the document easier and more straightforward. If they don’t have a Gmail account, users may be able to link another email to their Google profile so they can access your Google Slides.
• Make the copy on the device where the presentation will be used . Sometimes glitches occur when users try to make a copy of a work-related presentation using a work-related email on a person computer. Or someone will try to make a copy of a personal presentation through a work email and will later have trouble retrieving it. As the saying goes, “Start as you plan to continue.” For work-related projects, stick with a work device and use a work-related email. For personal materials, use a personal email on a personal device.

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How to Add a YouTube Video to Google Slides

Google Slides is a powerful presentation tool that allows users to create engaging and interactive presentations. One of the features that can enhance the visual appeal of a presentation is the ability to embed videos. In this article, we will show you how to add a YouTube video to Google Slides.

Why Add a YouTube Video to Google Slides?

Before we dive into the steps, let’s consider the benefits of adding a YouTube video to your Google Slides presentation. Here are a few reasons why you might want to do so:

• Enhance Engagement : Videos can increase audience engagement and attention. A YouTube video can help to break up text-heavy slides and keep your audience interested. • Add Visual Interest : Videos can add visual interest to your presentation, making it more dynamic and interactive. • Provide Context : A YouTube video can provide additional context to your presentation, allowing your audience to learn more about a particular topic or concept.

Now that we’ve covered the benefits, let’s get started with the steps. Adding a YouTube video to Google Slides is relatively easy. Here’s how to do it:

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Step 1: Copy the YouTube Video URL

The first step is to copy the URL of the YouTube video you want to add to your Google Slides presentation. To do this:

• Open YouTube and navigate to the video you want to add to your presentation.
• Click on the share button underneath the video player.
• Copy the URL from the pop-up window.

Step 2: Create a New Slide or Open an Existing Presentation

Next, you need to create a new slide or open an existing presentation in Google Slides. To do this:

• Log in to your Google account and navigate to Google Slides.
• Click on the "Blank" button to create a new presentation or open an existing presentation.

Step 3: Insert the Video

Once you have your presentation open, you can insert the YouTube video. To do this:

• Click on the "Insert" button in the top toolbar.
• Select "Video" from the drop-down menu.
• Paste the YouTube video URL into the pop-up window.
• Click "Insert" to insert the video.

Step 4: Customize the Video Settings

Once you’ve inserted the video, you can customize the video settings. Here are some options you can choose from:

• Start Time : Set the start time for the video. This is useful if you want to start the video at a specific point.
• End Time : Set the end time for the video. This is useful if you want to end the video at a specific point.
• Volume : Set the volume for the video. You can choose to mute the video or set the volume to a specific level.
• Caption : Turn captions on or off for the video.

Step 5: Resize and Realign the Video

Once you’ve customized the video settings, you can resize and realign the video. Here’s how to do it:

• Click on the video to select it.
• Use the corners of the video to resize it to your desired size.
• Use the handles to realign the video to your desired position.

Tips and Variations

Here are some tips and variations to keep in mind when adding a YouTube video to Google Slides:

• Use the AutoPlay Feature : You can enable the autoplay feature for your YouTube video, which will automatically start the video when the slide is clicked.
• Use a Still Image : If you want to use a still image from the YouTube video, you can copy the image URL and insert it into your presentation instead.
• Use a Custom Start Time : You can set a custom start time for your YouTube video, which is useful if you want to start the video at a specific point.
• Use a Custom End Time : You can set a custom end time for your YouTube video, which is useful if you want to end the video at a specific point.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Here are some common issues you might encounter when adding a YouTube video to Google Slides and how to troubleshoot them:

Adding a YouTube video to Google Slides is a great way to enhance your presentation and engage your audience. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to add a YouTube video to your presentation easily. Remember to customize the video settings, resize and realign the video, and troubleshoot any common issues that may arise. Happy presenting!

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