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Speaker notes are helpful for talking points as you present a slideshow. In Google Slides , you can add notes to each slide, edit or remove them as needed, and of course, display them during the presentation.

You have a few convenient ways to open the Speaker Notes section below your slide as you create your presentation.

• Double-click the three dots at the bottom of the Google Slides window.
• Drag up using the three dots at the bottom to resize the Speaker Notes section as you please.
• Click View > Show Speaker Notes in the menu to select it.

Once you have the Speaker Notes area displayed below your slide, you can simply click inside the section to add your notes.

You can also use the Google Slides toolbar to format your notes. Change the font style or size, apply color, bold, or italics, or use a numbered or bulleted list.

To hide the Speaker Notes again, reverse the action you did for opening them.

• Double-click the three dots at the top of the Speaker Notes section.
• Drag down using the three dots until the section vanishes.
• Click View > Show Speaker Notes in the menu to deselect it.

To edit your speaker notes, open them and just make your changes. Your edits are saved automatically just like any other changes you make as you create your presentation.

To remove speaker notes, select all of the text and press Delete on your keyboard.

You can begin a Google Slides presentation by hitting "Present" at the top of the screen or by clicking the arrow and selecting " Presenter View " or "Present From Beginning."

To start the show with your notes in hand, choose "Presenter View." This displays your slideshow in your main browser window and places your presenter notes in a smaller external window that you can move or resize.

If you use the "Present" or "Present From Beginning" options, you can still access your notes using the Presenter Toolbar . Be sure to take your presentation out of full-screen view first. Otherwise, your notes will display in full-screen mode.

Move your cursor to the bottom left of the slideshow and you'll see this toolbar display. Open the Options Menu using the three dots on the right and select "Exit Full Screen."

Then to view your notes, open the Options Menu and select "Open Speaker Notes."

Like Presenter View, this opens your notes in a smaller window that you can place where you like.

Since the above options all place your Speaker Notes in their own window, you can click the X to close that window at any time if you no longer need your notes.

Speaker notes are not only useful when practicing your presentation, but also when showtime comes. If you're still getting used to all that Google Slides has to offer, check out our helpful beginner's guide to Google Slides for additional tips.

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No matter how good your presentation is, sometimes you need to add notes, to help you navigate during the presentation and remember what you are saying. But how to add and show speaker notes on Google Slides in order to maximize your efforts?

In Google Slides, you can attach notes to each slide, edit or remove them whenever you like, and obviously – display them when you are presenting. The best thing of all is that, while your audience can view your presentation, no one but you will have access to the speaker notes.

Article overview: 1. Why should you use speaker notes? 2. How to Add speaker notes? 3. How to Show speaker notes? 4. How to use speaker notes appropriately?

1. Why should you add speaker notes?

Before you add speaker notes on Google Slides, you need to ask why you have to add them. Isn’t the whole purpose of a presentation to add some notes that your audience will see? In fact, it is not.

Finding the balance is crucial for your successful presentation. If you lean towards data visualization , you’ll be trapped in charts, maps, and other design elements. But going the opposite way won’t help your cause, either. Including too much text in a presentation is a bad practice. People with eyesight issues and the audience will get quickly distracted if you keep more than 20% text on your presentations.

Remembering everything you want to include in your presentation is also hard. That’s why speaker notes exist. Speaker notes allow the presenter to add written text to their slides to keep track of what they want to say and when. With the ability to add notes to each slide, the notes are easily viewable at any time during your presentation – even if you’re presenting on a projector.

2. How to Add speaker notes on Google Slides?

Step 1. open google slides.

The first step is to open your presentation.

Step 2. Go to the bottom of the slide

Scroll down to the three dots below the slide content.

Step 3. Modify the blank space

Depending on the number of lines you plan to write, you can modify your space by dragging the mouse up and down to increase/decrease the blank space. You will see the change immediately, as your slide will get visibly bigger or smaller.

Step 4. Add speaker notes

On the blank space, you will find the placeholder text “ Click to add speaker notes “. This is where you enter your text.

And here you go – your Google Slides speaker notes are added. So, the first part is done. Let’s move into the second part of the process.

3. How to show speaker notes on Google Slides?

Notes are written to be read. Let’s see how to check them.

Step 1. Open the presentation in Google Slides

Let’s open the presentation first.

Step 2. Click on the button next to “Slideshow” (the inverted triangle)

Right next to the Slideshow button, there is a dropdown option. Click on it.

Step 3. Open “Presenter view”

The next option is the presenter view. Click on it to check your notes.

Step 4. Check your notes

Once you’re ready with the last step, you can check your left notes.

4. How to use speaker notes appropriately?

It’s more than obvious that you cannot use tens of lines of speaker notes for each slide.  Eye-to-eye contact with your audience is crucial, so you’d better use notes as a helping hand, rather than the main tool. Let’s see some tips on how to use speaker notes:

Tip #1: Use bullets✅

Using bullets could mean you will add only the bread and butter of your slide content. Key phrases will trigger whole sentences that you can form.

Tip #2: Do not add more than 3 notes per slide✅

One of the most crucial things to do is to avoid spending much time on a single slide. Try to spend around 2 minutes maximum on each slide, which means you should reduce the notes to about three.

Tip #3: Avoid long sentences✅

More often than not, people add long sentences as notes. This is a mistake. If you add long sentences as notes, the essence of your message will be 2-3 words but you will have to read a whole sentence, which means you will avoid watching your audience, and instead – spend more time on the monitor.

Speaker notes are very important for remembering what you are up to say. Preparing well for your presentation and learning what to say is just as important as the content inside your presentation.

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• If you are not happy with the design of your presentations, you can browse these 20 Google Slides tips to improve your presentations .

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What Are Speaker Notes in Google Slides?

Speaker notes in Google Slides will help you deliver your presentations with more fluidity. It enables you to highlight texts and key points in your presentation and add notes. That way, you have a quick guide to help you while presenting. People viewing the Slides can’t see the speaker notes, so it doesn’t distract them.

How to Add Speaker Notes in Google Slides

Using Speaker Notes in Google Slides is a straightforward process, as long as you know where the option is. 

• Open your presentation in Google Slides.
• Click  View.

You will see all the added notes when using the Presenter View in Google Slides. It should appear like this:

Note:  Speaker notes are enabled by default. But if you don’t see it immediately, click View and find the option to enable it from there.

As a reminder, you can link your Google Drive to Microsoft Teams for easy sharing of files.

How to Add Speaker Notes to Google Slides From Android or iPhone

If you’re on the road and want to make a few changes or reminders to your presentation, you can also use speaker notes via the Google Drive or Slides app on your iPhone or Android. 

• Open your presentation.

• Tap the  three-dot icon  on the top right.

If you present using your phone, you won’t be able to see the speaker notes since there isn’t a presenter’s view on the mobile version of Google Slides. It’s highly recommended that you use your laptop or PC when presenting your slide.

Remember, you can scan documents to Google Drive and add them to your slide. It is also possible to add Google Sheets to a Google Slide presentation .

Make Presenting Easier

Speaker notes are a godsend for many people as they take away a lot of the worries that they may have while presenting. If you want to make sure that your presentation goes as smoothly as possible, make sure to take advantage of this feature. To get the most out of Google’s productivity suite, follow our guide on how to add a calendar to Google Sheets.

A: The only thing that can prevent you from adding speaker notes is the view settings on a Google Slide file. Check if the ‘View speaker notes’ setting is toggled.

A: You can add one speaker note per slide, but it can be as long as you want to. However, you can’t add elements other than texts to a speaker note text box.

A: Yes. Click File > Make a Copy, and then toggle the box next to Remove speaker notes to send it without any of your notes. On the other hand, leaving the box unchecked will make a copy of your files, with speaker notes included.

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How to Add Speaker Notes in Google Slides

Google Slides is one of the best tools to create presentations. It’s free, available everywhere via the web, the sharing is seamless, and it comes with a bunch of templates and add-ons to make beautiful presentations in a short time. Another excellent addition is Speaker Notes in Google Slides. You can add talking points to each slide so that you can use them as references during an upcoming presentation. Here’s how to add Speaker Notes in Google Slides.

Add Speaker Notes in Google Slides

Before we show you how to add speaker notes in Google Slides, let’s first understand what is speaker notes and how they can be useful during presentations.

Why Speaker Notes is Useful

As the name suggests, speaker notes are talking points that help you deliver a flawless presentation to an audience. When you are dealing with dozens of slides in a presentation, it’s quite common to miss out on a point or two.

Here is where the speaker notes come in. You can add questions that you want to ask the audience during the specific slide, or you can add trivia that you want to mention during a presentation.

The good news is, during Google Slides Present view, you can keep the speaker notes to yourself and show the presentation on a separate screen or connected projector.

Now that you have a good idea of what speaker notes are, let’s learn how to add them on the web and mobile.

How to Add Speaker Notes in Google Slides on Web

Google Slides on the web has a dedicated space to add speaker notes. Here’s how to use them.

1. Visit Google Slides on the web and sign in using Google account credentials.

2. Open a presentation that you want to edit or add speaker notes to.

3. Choose a slide and click the bottom space that says Click to add speaker notes to add notes.

4. Add your referring points to speaker notes and move to the next slide.

Repeat the steps for every relevant slide in the presentation to make sure you don’t forget any important point during the presentation.

While creating a presentation, if you want more space, you can disable the speaker notes section on the web. Simply click on View in the menu bar and disable the Show speaker notes option.

You can enable it again when you are done with the presentation and want to add notes for slides.

How to Add Speaker Notes in Google Slides on Mobile

Google Slides app on iPhone and Android is almost identical with the same UI/UX. The steps in the example below are from Google Slides for iOS. You can follow the same steps on the Android app and get things done.

1. Open Google Slides app on your phone.

2. Select a presentation file that you want to edit.

3. Google Slides will open all the slides in vertical order.

4. Select a slide and tap on Edit Slide from the pop-up menu.

5. Tap on the three-dot menu at the upper right corner and enable the Speaker notes toggle.

6. You will see a dedicated menu appear below the slide to add speaker notes.

Add your talking points and you are good to go.

How to Use Speaker Notes During Presentations

You are adding speaker notes to check the talking points during the presentation. But you don’t want your audience to peek at speaker notes as well. Especially, when you are about to do some Q&A with others.

You would need to use two screens to access speaker notes in the presentation. So that you can keep speaker notes on your personal screen away from the audience and continue to deliver the presentation on another screen.

Here’s how you can access and use speaker notes during the presentation.

1. Open Google Slides on the web and select the presentation that you want to deliver.

2. Select the down arrow beside the Present button.

3. Click on Presenter view .

4. It will launch the presentation in present mode and open another window with a timer and speaker notes.

Keep that window to your second screen. And you can go to the SPEAKER NOTES section from each slide and refer to talking points.

The presenter view also comes with a built-in timer so that you can set a time limit for your presentation and not drag it too much.

Wrapping Up: Utilize Speaker Notes in Google Slides

Speaker Notes is a neat function that allows you to deliver the perfect presentation to an audience. Use it on Google Slides mobile and web and don’t forget about any talking point during the presentation. Ever.

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How to Make Your Presentation More Interactive With Google Slides' Presenter View

Want to make sure your presentation goes smoothly? Here's how Google Slides' Presenter view can help you in presenting more effectively.

When making a presentation, it would be helpful to have notes and other information readily available on the screen. However, if you add notes to your slideshow directly, your audience will see it.

So, how can you add notes that only you can see on Google Slides? Let’s explore the Speaker Notes feature in the browser and mobile apps.

1. How to Add Speaker Notes in Google Slides

Adding notes to each slide will help you have a smoother presentation. This feature ensures that you don’t have to use an external app, sticky notes, or a physical notebook, thus reducing distractions. But how do you add notes when you’re creating a presentation in Google Slides ? Find out below.

Using Google Slides for the Web

When using the browser version on your PC, you can add notes by clicking on the Click to add speaker notes subwindow at the bottom of the screen. After clicking on it, you’re free to type and add notes for that slide. Once you’re done, you only need to click away, and your notes are automatically saved.

When you move to another slide, you’ll notice that the speaker notes field is empty. You can click on this again to fill it with notes for this specific slide.

Using the Google Slides iOS and Android App

Adding speaker notes on the app version is a bit more complicated. First, open the Slides app and the presentation you want to work on. Tap on the slide you want to add notes to, then choose Edit slide .

Once the slide loads into the edit view, tap on the menu in the upper-right corner, then choose Show speaker notes . You’ll then see a Tap to add speaker notes subwindow appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap on it, and it will fill your screen. You are then free to type the notes you need.

Once you’ve finished adding your notes, tap on the Check Mark on the upper-left corner of the screen. You will return to the edit view with your notes shown at the bottom. To add notes to other slides, you need to swipe to the slide you want to edit, then repeat the process noted above.

2. Viewing Speaker Notes While Presenting

When you’re launching your presentation, you have to launch it under Presenter view to see the notes you added earlier. Here’s how you can open your presentation in the said view.

Opening Presenter View on Your Browser

When you’re ready to show your presentation, don’t click on the Slideshow button. Instead, click on the down-pointing arrow beside it to show a dropdown menu, then choose Presenter view .

Once the slideshow starts, you’ll see your presentation appear on the main tab; then, you’ll see a Presenter view window open. In the small window, you should see your notes appear under the Speaker Notes tab on the right side. You can also control your slideshow by clicking on the Next and Previous slide previews on the left side of the Presenter view window .

Opening Presenter View on the Mobile App

If you’re using the mobile app, you can only see your notes if you present at a Google Meet meeting. To do so, tap on the Play icon at the top menu. In the options that appear, choose Present to a meeting . You then have to input the Meeting ID of the Google Meet you’re presenting to. Once you have typed the correct code, tap on Done .

You’ll then join the Google Meet room in presentation mode. Your slide will appear as the main window, but you’ll see your notes on the lower part of your mobile device’s screen.

3. Asking Your Audience

One way you can interact with your audience is to answer their questions. However, this isn’t easy if you’re presenting to a large crowd. You may not be able to get to all the participants, or some might be too intimidated to ask a question publicly. So, to help you interact with your audience, you can launch Audience Tools .

How to Ask for Questions With the Browser

In the presenter view, click on the Audience Tools tab. Under it, you’ll see a Start New button. Click on it, and this flag will appear on top of your presentation:​​​​​

Ask a question at slides.app.goo.gl/[code] .

All your audience needs to do is type the link on their browser, and they’ll be redirected to a new tab where they can type their questions. There, they can type in their questions and submit them to you. They can even ask anonymous questions by clicking on the Ask anonymously check box .

When your audience sends their questions, you’ll receive them under the Audience Tools tab. If you find a particular question interesting, you can click on the Present button under the question, so you can flash it on your presentation. You’ll also see audience reactions to the question, with the number of positive or negative reactions the audience has to it.

If you want to move on and want to stop receiving questions, click on the On slider to switch it off.

How to Ask for Questions With a Mobile App

When you’re in the presenter view, tap on the Audience Q&A icon. It’s in the upper-right corner of your screen, the one before the right-most speaker notes icon. You must then tap Start New in the next view.

Once you’ve turned on Audience Q&A, your audience will see the Ask a question flag on top of your presentation. They then need to type that address on a browser to see the questions page.

You will see the questions they typed on your mobile device, and you can then tap on it to flash it on your presentation. If you want to move to the next slide, you must press the back button in the upper-left corner of the screen. Once you’re done answering questions, you can slide the toggle at the upper-right corner of the Audience Q&A view.

4. Draw on the Screen in Your Google Slides

One other nifty feature of Google Slides is that it allows you to draw on the presentation screen. However, you can only do it from a tablet, like an iPad. To use this feature, you must again launch your presentation under Present to a meeting .

Once you’re in the presenter view, tap on the pen icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, beside the Q&A icon. After it’s activated, you’re free to scribble on the active slide. However, once you change slides, all your on-screen annotations will disappear. To turn off the feature, you just need to tap on the pen icon again.

Create an Interactive Presentation With Google Slides

Google Slides provides many features that let you have an interactive presentation. You can become an effective speaker and pass your knowledge to others more efficiently with these tools. And if you’re having difficulty creating a design, why not check out these sources for Google Slides themes.

View speaker notes while presenting Google Slides in Google Meet

What’s changing, getting started .

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
• End users: 
• Select "Present a Tab" in Meet > choose a Google Slide presentation > click the speaker notes button in the controls at the bottom corner of the presentation. 
• Visit the Help Center to learn more about controlling Slides presentations in Google Meet . 

Rollout pace 

• Rapid Release domains : Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 10, 2023 
• Scheduled Release domains : Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 30, 2023 

Availability ​​

• Available to Google Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Education Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Nonprofits customers 
• Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Education Fundamentals, Frontline, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers 
• Not available to users with personal Google Accounts 

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Another option is to download the Google Slides app for your Apple or Android device. Search for Google Slides in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

What templates are available? 

Dozens of Google Slides templates are available, depending on your needs. For instance, there are general presentation templates, photography portfolios, pitch decks, case studies, science fair projects, and more. 

To browse the templates available, open Google Slides. Then, click Template Gallery in the upper-right corner. Scroll through the options, choose the one that meets your needs, and start creating a presentation. 

What's the difference between Google Slides and PowerPoint? 

Both Google Slides and PowerPoint are presentation programs. Google Slides is a program within Google Workspace, and PowerPoint is a Microsoft program. PowerPoint is an offline program, while Slides is online which allows for real time collaboration.

The programs share many features that allow for presentation creation and delivery, but PowerPoint may offer more advanced design features. 

You can convert Google Slides into PowerPoint presentations, and vice versa. From the top menu in Slides, click File, Download, and choose Microsoft PowerPoint. 

How to learn to use Google Slides 

Through Google Workspace, you can access several quick-start guides, cheat sheets, and troubleshooting resources to help you learn to use Google Slides. There are also many YouTube videos with tutorials for using Slides.

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• Open the Slides home screen at Google Slides .

You can also create new presentations from the URL https://slides.google.com/create .

Import and convert an existing presentation

Converting your file from another program creates a copy of your original file in a Docs, Sheets, or Slides format. You can then edit the file in your browser.

If you have existing files, you can import and convert them to Docs, Sheets, or Slides.

• Go to Drive .

• Choose the file you want to import from your computer to add it to Drive.

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If you've already stored Microsoft files in Drive, you can also update them without converting them .

Add a slide with the same layout as the current slide

• On your computer, open a presentation in Google Slides .

Add a slide with a different layout

• Choose a slide.

Add a slide with your organization's branding

• At right, click the template you want to use.

Note: The Templates option appears only if your administrator makes organization-branded slides available.

Update your presentation

Choose a theme and layout.

When you first create a presentation, you can choose a theme for your slides. A theme is a preset group of colors, fonts, background, and layouts. Your presentation's layout is the way your text and images are arranged on a slide.

Change your presentation's theme

• On the right, click the theme you want.

Change the layout of your presentation

• Select a slide.
• At the top, click Layout .
• Choose the layout you want to use.

Arrange slides

Move slide —Drag the slide to a different position in the presentation. To move several slides at once, Ctrl+click  multiple slides before dragging them.

Delete slide —Right-click the slide and select Delete .

Duplicate slide —Right-click the slide in the sidebar and select Duplicate slide .

Add pictures, text, speaker notes, and more

Rename your presentation —Click Untitled presentation and enter a new name.

Add videos, shapes, charts, and more —Click Insert to add videos, shapes, charts, slide numbers, and other features to your presentation. You can also move, delete, or re-size these inserted features.

Add speaker notes —Use speaker notes to keep track of your talking points for each slide. In the presentation editor, speaker notes appear beneath the current slide. When you present your slides, your speaker notes show in a separate window.

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How to use Google Slides

If you want to create a presentation for your company or a slideshow for your classroom, Google Slides is a solid option. The application is similar to Microsoft PowerPoint but is completely free and web-based for easy access.

Get started in Google Slides

Use views in google slides, add and format slides in a presentation, include speaker notes, insert and format text on a slide, insert and format images on a slide, insert other objects on a slide, view and present a slideshow.

Here, we’ll walk you through the basics of using Google Slides as a beginner. From adding slides to inserting text and images to presenting your slideshow, here’s how to use Google Slides.

What You Need

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Google account

To create a presentation, visit Google Slides and sign in with your Google account. You can then use a template for a quick start or create a blank slideshow.

Step 1: On the main Google Slides page, you’ll see a few templates across the top. To see them all, select Template gallery . If you see a template you want to use, select it.

Otherwise, pick the Blank option to create a slideshow from scratch.

Step 2: When the slideshow opens, head to the top-left corner and give it a name.

The default for a template is the template name, and for a blank slideshow, it’s “Untitled Presentation.” Simply replace that text with your own and press Enter or Return to save it.

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Step 3: As you create your presentation, Google Slides saves it automatically. At the top of the slideshow screen, you’ll see that it is saved to your Google Drive and when you made the last edit.

Step 4: You can return to the main Google Slides screen anytime by selecting the Google Slides logo on the top left, beside the name.

As you create your presentation, you can use different views depending on how you want to work.

Step 1: The main view, as shown below, puts your slide front and center without distractions.

Step 2: To open thumbnails of your slides on the left, select View > Show filmstrip . You can then use the Filmstrip to move to different slides in your presentation and take action on a slide with a right-click.

To close the Filmstrip, return to View > Show filmstrip to deselect the option.

Step 3: To see a full screen of slide thumbnails, go to View > Grid view to select the option. This gives you a larger picture of how your slides are set up and actions you can take using a right-click.

To close this view, go to View > Grid view to deselect the option.

To build a presentation, you’ll add slides. Each slide can contain text, images, videos, shapes, and other elements. To make structuring your slides a bit easier, you can use a pre-made layout. But you also have the option to use a blank slide to place items where you like.

Step 1: To add a slide, do one of the following:

• Go to the Insert tab and choose New slide near the bottom.
• Go to the Slide tab and choose New slide at the top.
• In the Filmstrip or Grid view, right-click a slide and pick New slide .

Step 2: By default, the new slide is placed after your selected slide and uses the same layout. You can change the layout for the new slide if you prefer.

Step 3: To change the layout, select the slide and do one of the following:

• Go to the Slide tab, move to Apply layout , and choose a layout in the pop-out menu.
• In the Filmstrip or Grid view, right-click a slide, move to Apply layout , and choose a layout in the pop-out menu.

When you present a slideshow that you plan to talk through, you can add notes to your slides that only you can see. This is similar to using physical index cards during a speech.

Step 1: To display the notes section on a slide, either drag up using the Three dots at the very bottom of the slide or select View > Show speaker notes .

Step 2: This expands the section below the slide. Place your cursor inside the Notes section and enter your text.

Step 3: To change the font style, size, color, or formatting, select the text in your note and use the Font buttons in the toolbar.

Step 4: To close the speaker notes area, either drag down until the notes section is out of sight or go to View > Show speaker notes to deselect the option.

You can add text to your slides using the pre-made text boxes that are included with the layout you select. Alternatively, you can add text boxes and move them where you want.

Step 1: To add text to an included text box, simply click inside the box and type. The text is automatically formatted per the text box type. For instance, if you enter text in a title box, it’s formatted in a larger font.

Step 2: To insert a text box of your own, either select Insert > Text box in the menu or choose the Text box button in the toolbar.

Step 3: Click a spot on your slide to add the text box, and then enter your text inside.

Step 4: You can move a text box by dragging it and resize one by dragging in or out from a corner or edge.

Step 5: To change the font style, size, color, or format for the text inside the box, select the text and then use the font options in the toolbar.

Slideshows are visual presentations, so along with text, you’ll likely want to include pictures or photos.

Step 1: Go to Insert and move to Image or select the arrow next to the Image button in the toolbar.

Step 2: Choose the location for your image. You can pick a picture from your computer, a web search, Google Drive, Google Photos, a URL, or your device camera.

Step 3: Once you locate and insert the image, drag to move it where you like. You can also drag a corner or edge to resize it.

Step 4: For additional formatting options such as rotation, position, shadow, reflection, and other adjustments, open the Format options sidebar.

You can do this by selecting the image and choosing Format options in the toolbar or by right-clicking the image and choosing Format options .

Along with text and images, you can include other types of visuals in your presentation. You can add videos, audio files, tables, charts, diagrams, word art, and lines.

Step 1: To see all of your options and add an element, go to the Insert tab and choose what you would like to add.

Step 2: Some items like shapes, charts, and lines display a pop-out menu for you to pick the type or style. Other elements like video and audio display a pop-up window for you to pick the location or enter a URL.

Step 3: Once you insert an object on your slide, drag to move it to the spot you want. You can also right-click the item to view additional actions like formatting, alignment, or arrangement with other slide elements.

You can view your presentation at any point in the creation process and can present it the same way to your audience.

Plus, you can take advantage of the Presenter view, which gives you controls and displays your notes. Or, simply watch the slideshow as your audience will.

Step 1: On the top right, select the arrow next to Slideshow and pick Presenter view or Start from beginning .

Step 2: In Presenter view, you’ll see your slideshow on one side of your display or second monitor, with a smaller control window floating on top.

Use the control window to move through the slides, pause the slideshow, and see your speaker notes.

Step 3: In regular slideshow view, you’ll see the presentation in full-screen mode, as mentioned.

Use the Floating toolbar on the bottom left to advance through the slides or pause the slideshow.

Step 4: In either of the above views, select the Three dots on the right side of the floating toolbar to do things like enter or exit full-screen mode, view your speaker notes, automatically play the presentation, or exit the show.

There you have it! These are the basics for how to use Google Slides if you’re new to the application. For more, look at how to use Google Sheets .

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[SOLVED!!] How to Use Google Slides Speaker Notes on Zoom?

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Presentations can get quite lengthy, and it’s hard to remember everything, no matter how well you prepare for it! This is where speaker notes are really helpful! They help you highlight and remember the important points you want to discuss and also stay on track in case you lose your chain of thought. But, how does one use Google Slides Speaker notes on Zoom?

To use Google Slides Speaker Notes on Zoom, click on the down arrow on the ‘Present’ button. Then, from the dropdown, select ‘Presenter View’. Google Slides will display your presentation and show notes in separate windows. Now, select ‘Share Screen’ on Zoom, and pick the window with your full-screen presentation.

Zoom is a very effective tool for video conferencing, as well as giving presentations to a large number of people, or taking a class. Since the pandemic, it has become quite relevant to us. Although many of us are accustomed to giving presentations, we seldom use Zoom. 

If you’re here then chances are you’re struggling with using the speaker’s notes while giving a presentation through zoom.

In this article, you’ll learn how to use Google Slides Speaker Notes on Zoom. We’ll answer everything you need to know about speaker notes and how to use them on your Zoom account easily.

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How to Use Google Slides Speaker Notes on Zoom?

To use Google Slides on your Zoom account, you need a have your presentation created in Google Slides.

A good part about Zoom is that it lets you select what you want to share on your screen. You can either share your entire screen, or just one window.

There are a couple of different methods that you can use to see the speaker notes from Google Slides while giving the presentation via Zoom.

If you have only one screen, go with the single screen setup described below. However, if you have a spare screen handy, or if you need more than one screen, go for the dual-screen setup.

Method 1 – Single Screen Setup

Most of us have only 1 screen accessible and attached to our computer. Thus, this method is perhaps going to be applicable to most of you.

To set up your Google Slides presentation with Speaker Notes in a single screen, the steps are given below –

Step 1 – Prepare Your Google Slides for Presentation

The first steps is to make sure that your presentation is complete and ready to be shared with your audience.

Also make sure that you have your notes present in the notes section. Otherwise, even you will not be able to see the notes despite following the remaining of the steps mentioned below –

Step 2 – Enable the Presenter View

Go to the first slide of your presentation, and at the top right corner of your screen, try and locate “Present”.

You’ll see a downward facing arrow right next to “Present” . Click on it. A dropdown will appear. Choose “Presenter View” from the dropdown .

Step 2 – Adjust the Presentation to See the Notes

As soon as you click on the “Presenter View” option, you will notice that a new window pop-ups. Furthermore, the browser containing your Google Slides will now be visible in full-screen mode.

Adjust both the window in such a manner that you are able to see both the presentation as well as the notes section.

Step 3 – Share your Screen on Zoom

Once you’ve setup your browser window and setup the screen, it is now time to share your screen.

To do that, go to the Zoom application, and click on “Share Screen” option in the bottom panel of the window (as indicated in the image above).

Zoom will then prompt you with several options to choose in order to share your screen.

In the next step, you want to make sure that you don’t choose to share your Desktop. Instead, locate the Browser Window containing your full screen presentation view (as indicated by the image above).

If your presentation has audio or video with sound, make sure you check the “ Share Computer Sound ” option.

Finally click “ Share “.

Lastly, just double-check that you have the correct window selected for your Zoom call. An easy way to do that is to see if there is a green border around the window with your presentation.

If there is a green border, this indicates that the specific window is being shared with other participants of the Zoom call.

You can now deliver your presentation without any hesitation!

Method 2 – Dual Screen Setup

It is highly unlikely that you have two screens for the same computer. Nevertheless, if you do have more than one screen, then this method is for you.

It is easier to deliver a Google Slides presentations with notes on a Zoom call when you have more than one screen. You can simply display the notes on another screen and use Zoom to display just the presentation.

Here are the detailed steps involved. For the sake of brevity, I’ll not be sharing any screenshots, but the steps are simple and straightforward so that you can follow along –

• On your computer, first enable the dual-screen settings.
• Open your Google Slides Presentation.
• Click on the Speaker Notes button. When the Speaker Notes appear, put them on your secondary screen and enable full screen for your slides.
• Open your Zoom account.
• Enable screen share, and select your primary screen with the slides. In this way, you can view your slides in full screen, and your audience won’t be able to see the Speaker Notes.
• Lastly, deliver your presentation with confidence!

What Are Speaker Notes in Google Slides?

If you want any extra notes to attach to the presentation slides that only you can see, to help yourself to remember important key points during a presentation, there’s an option called Speaker Notes. It’s available on both Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Speaker notes are very helpful. They help you –

• Remember the important key points during a presentation.
• Keep your chain of thought intact during delivering a presentation.
• Build a clear structure in your head.

How to Add Speaker Notes in Google Slides?

Adding speaker notes to your Google Slides is rather easy. The steps are given below –

• Open a blank presentation in Google Slides
• Open a slide. At the bottom of your screen, you’ll find a box that says ‘Click to add speaker notes’. Click on it. 

• If you can’t find this box, go to the upper left part of the menu bar, and click ‘View’ → ‘Show Speaker Notes’. Whatever you add in this box will be visible to only you. Your audience won’t be able to see it.
• Now, as you slide through your presentation, you’ll see individual speaker notes attached to every single slide. If you haven’t added a speaker note to a particular slide, the box under the slide will appear empty. 

How to Share Google Slides on Zoom Using iPad?

You can easily deliver your Google Slides presentation from your iPad too. However, it may be slightly different than using it on a web browser.

The steps to share Google Slides presentation on Zoom using an iPad are given below –

• Download both Google Drive and Google Slides on your iPad from Apple Store.
• Open the Zoom app on your iPad.
• Sign-in into your Zoom account, and select the “ New Meeting ” button.
• Use your personal meeting ID, and then tap on “ Start A Meeting “
• This will enable your iPad camera. Go to the middle of the menu and click on Share Content.
• Select Screen.
• Go to Google Slides to open your presentation. You should store your presentation in Google drive, that way it is easier to navigate.
• Click on Presenter View.
• Deliver your presentation.    

How to Hide Speaker Notes in Google Slides?

If you feel like you don’t need to or want to view the Speaker Notes, you can simply hide them. The steps are given below – 

• Open your presentation on Google Slides.
• Go to the upper left part of the menu bar and click ‘View’ → ‘Hide Speaker Notes’. 
• The slides will no longer show the speaker notes attached to them. It doesn’t mean the notes are gone or deleted. They’re simply hidden.

What is Google Slides Presenter View?

Google Slides has different presentation modes that enable you to easily deliver your presentation. One of them is the Presenter View.

The Presenter View in Google Slides allows you to showcase just the presentation to your audience while giving you the flexibility to view the notes as well as the current, previous and upcoming slides so that you can plan the choice of words appropriately for your presentation.

The Presenter View is there to help you easily move through your presentation and improve your overall experience. 

Enabling the Presenter view is easy. The steps are given below – 

• Open your presentation in Google Slides.
• Go to the top right corner of the window. You’ll find a small box ‘Present’. Next to it, click the Down arrow.
• Click Presenter View

Presenter View has various options. Let’s learn a bit about them.

• Previous Slide, Play, and Next Slide: These buttons will help you maneuver your presentation. The previous button allows you to go one slide back, and the next button goes one slide forward. The play button allows you to advance through the slides without any manual direction. The slides move every 2 seconds. You can change this setting from the “Settings” button.
• List of Slides: This list will show you an overview of all the slides of your presentation. You can select any slide from here with a single click.
• Q&A: There is an option called the Audience Q&A. It allows you to take questions from your audience. You can open a question panel by clicking this button.
• Speaker Notes: This button enables you to view the speaker notes. By clicking this button, you will exit full screen mode. To go back to full screen, press Ctrl + Shift + F or click the ‘Full screen’ button.
• Pointer: This is like an arrow, but you can use it to point out any element of your slides or presentation. It’s a helpful tool to make the slides easier to understand for your audience. Just click on the Pointer button to enable this.
• Captions: If you want to add captions to your slides, you can simply click this button. It will enable you to add specific captions to individual slides. You can easily make them appear or disappear by clicking this button, or a connected remote. 
• Tips: This button is strictly for your help, in case you can’t remember a command, it will show you shortcuts.
• Full Screen: Click this button to go to full screen or minimize your screen, in case you want to view something else or open another window.
• Settings: This button will help you adjust any matter, such as opening the speaker notes, or downloading the presentation. 
• Exit: Click exit to finish the presentation or press ‘Esc’ on your keyboard.

Final Thoughts

Google Slides can be a magical tool to deliver presentations. And with the help of Zoom, you can easily share it with a large number of people. Navigating through a presentation has never been so easy, with the help of Speaker Notes. It’s wonderful how the world can stay connected with the help of technology. 

In this age of Corona, it is imperative to stay connected. I hope this article has been helpful in answering your questions, and helped you understand how to use Google Slides Speaker Notes on Zoom. Thank you.

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How to Print Google Slides with Speaker Notes on PC & Mac

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When you print a Google Slides presentation, it's easy to add your speaker notes to each slide's printed page. Printing Google Slides with notes can come in handy when you want to provide more context on audience handouts or just have a physical version of your own speaker notes. Whether you're using Windows or a Mac, you can print slides with notes easily, although you won't find the option on Android or iOS. This wikiHow article teaches you how to print Google Slides with notes on your computer.

Things You Should Know

• Print your speaker notes with your Google Slides in "File > Print preview > 1 slide with notes > Print."
• You can also opt to skip printing slides that don't have notes or hide the background when printing.
• Add speaker notes by clicking in the "Click to add notes" field below the slide.

• You can also click + to create a new presentation .

• If you want to save your slideshow as a PDF, click Download as PDF before continuing.

• Your slideshow will print along with your speaker notes! [2] X Research source

• You can also easily delete slides that you don't want in your presentation by right-clicking the thumbnail preview in the panel on the left and selecting Delete .

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Welcome to this step-by-step tutorial on how to download Google Slides as a PDF document with speaker notes. Google Slides is a powerful tool for creating visually stunning presentations, and sometimes it becomes necessary to share these presentations with others in a more accessible format. By converting your Google Slides into a PDF, you can ensure that your audience can view your presentation on any device without the need for specialized software.

Speaker notes are a crucial part of any presentation, as they allow presenters to include additional information, talking points, or reminders for each slide. When you download your Google Slides as a PDF, enabling the speaker notes allows you to have a comprehensive document that includes both the slides and accompanying notes.

While the process may seem daunting at first, it’s actually quite straightforward. In just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to download your Google Slides as a PDF document that includes your speaker notes. Whether you need to share it with colleagues, clients, or students, this guide will walk you through the process, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of each step.

Before we dive into the details, it’s important to note that this tutorial assumes you have a Google account and have already created a presentation using Google Slides. If you haven’t done so already, make sure to create and customize your presentation before following along with this guide.

So, without further ado, let’s get started on downloading Google Slides as a PDF with speaker notes. Follow the step-by-step instructions below, and in no time, you’ll have a PDF document that includes all your slides as well as valuable speaker notes.

Step 1: Open Google Slides

The first step in downloading Google Slides as a PDF document with speaker notes is to open Google Slides. You can do this by going to the Google homepage and signing in to your Google account. Once you’re signed in, click on the “Google Apps” icon in the top-right corner of the screen, and then click on “Slides” from the dropdown menu.

If you have previously created presentations, you will see them listed on the main Google Slides page. If you want to start a new presentation, simply click on the “+ Blank” button in the top-left corner of the screen.

Google Slides offers a wide range of templates to choose from if you don’t want to start from scratch. To access these templates, click on the “Template Gallery” button in the top-right corner of the screen. From there, you can browse through various categories and select a template that suits your needs.

Once you have opened Google Slides and either selected a template or started a new blank presentation, you are ready to proceed to the next step. Make sure to have all your slides and speaker notes prepared before moving forward.

Remember to save your progress regularly by clicking on the “File” tab in the top-left corner of the screen and selecting “Save” from the dropdown menu. This ensures that you don’t lose any changes or updates made to your presentation.

Step 2: Access File Menu

After opening your Google Slides presentation, the next step is to access the File menu. The File menu contains various options for managing and editing your presentation, including the option to download your slides as a PDF document with speaker notes.

To access the File menu, locate the top-left corner of the screen. You should see a tab labeled “File” with a downward-facing arrow next to it. Click on this tab to open the File menu.

Upon clicking the File tab, you will see a dropdown menu with a range of options. These options allow you to perform various actions on your presentation, such as making a copy, renaming the presentation, sharing it with others, or printing it.

For the purpose of this tutorial, we will focus on the “Download” option within the File menu. This option allows you to download your Google Slides presentation in different formats, including PDF.

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the other available options in the File menu since they can be useful for managing and formatting your presentation.

It’s worth mentioning that the options available in the File menu may vary slightly based on your device and operating system. However, the basic functionality remains the same, and you should be able to find the relevant options mentioned in this tutorial.

Now that you have accessed the File menu, it’s time to move on to the next step and proceed with downloading your Google Slides presentation as a PDF document with speaker notes.

Step 3: Click Download As

Once you have accessed the File menu in Google Slides, the next step is to click on the “Download” option. This will open a submenu with different file formats that you can choose from to download your presentation.

Locate and click on the “Download” option in the File menu. A new dropdown menu will appear with several file formats to select from, including Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), PDF Document (.pdf), and others.

In this step, we will focus on the PDF Document option since it allows us to download our Google Slides presentation in the PDF format that includes speaker notes.

When you click on the “Download” option, a prompt will appear asking you to select the file format for the download. Scroll through the options and select “PDF Document” to proceed. This will initiate the download process.

During the download, Google Slides will convert your presentation into the selected file format (in this case, PDF) and package it for you to download to your device.

Please note that depending on the size and complexity of your presentation, the download process may take a few moments. Be patient and allow Google Slides to complete the conversion before moving on to the next step.

Now that you have clicked on the “Download” option and selected the PDF Document format, let’s move on to the next step to enable speaker notes in your downloaded PDF.

Step 4: Choose PDF Document

After clicking on the “Download” option in the File menu, you will see a dropdown menu with various file formats to choose from. In this step, we will focus on selecting the PDF Document format to download your Google Slides presentation.

Scroll through the available options in the dropdown menu until you find “PDF Document” or a similar option related to PDF. Click on this option to select it as the desired format for your download.

Choosing the PDF Document format allows you to download your Google Slides presentation as a PDF file, which is widely supported and easy to share with others. Additionally, it enables the inclusion of speaker notes in the downloaded PDF.

Once you have selected the PDF Document format, Google Slides will initiate the conversion process. This process involves transforming your presentation into a PDF file, preserving the layout, formatting, and speaker notes.

Please note that the time it takes to convert your presentation into a PDF format may vary depending on the size and complexity of your slides. Larger presentations with multiple slides and extensive speaker notes may take longer to convert than smaller ones.

While the conversion process is taking place, make sure to stay connected to the internet and avoid closing the Google Slides window or interrupting the download process. It’s important to allow Google Slides to complete the conversion successfully.

Now that you have chosen the PDF Document format, let’s proceed to the next step to enable the inclusion of speaker notes in the downloaded PDF of your Google Slides presentation.

Step 5: Enable “Publish notes on the web” option

Enabling the “Publish notes on the web” option is crucial if you want to include your speaker notes in the downloaded PDF of your Google Slides presentation. This option allows Google Slides to publish your speaker notes along with the slides, ensuring that they are accessible in the PDF format.

To enable the “Publish notes on the web” option, follow these steps:

• Click on the “File” tab in the top-left corner of the Google Slides window.
• In the dropdown menu, click on “Publish to the web”.
• A dialog box will appear with publishing options. Select the “Embed” tab.
• Under the “Publish content” section, check the box next to “Notes” to enable the publishing of speaker notes.
• Make sure that the “Auto-advance slides” option is set to “Off” unless you want the slides to advance automatically.
• Review the other available options to customize the publishing settings based on your preferences.
• Once you’re satisfied with the settings, click on the “Publish” button.
• A URL will be generated. Copy this URL and save it for later reference.

Enabling the “Publish notes on the web” option allows Google Slides to include your speaker notes in the PDF download. These notes will appear below each slide in the downloaded PDF, providing additional information and context.

Keep in mind that when you enable the “Publish notes on the web” option, you are essentially making your speaker notes accessible to anyone who has the link to the published web version. If you don’t want to share your speaker notes publicly, make sure to keep the published URL private.

Now that you have enabled the “Publish notes on the web” option, it’s time to move on to the final step of downloading your Google Slides presentation as a PDF with speaker notes.

Step 6: Download PDF with Speaker Notes

With all the necessary settings in place, you are now ready to download your Google Slides presentation as a PDF document with speaker notes. By following this final step, you’ll have a comprehensive PDF file that includes your slides along with the accompanying speaker notes.

To download the PDF with speaker notes, follow these steps:

• Return to your Google Slides presentation.
• Click on the “File” tab in the top-left corner of the screen.
• In the dropdown menu, click on the “Download” option.
• From the submenu that appears, select “PDF Document”.
• Google Slides will convert your presentation into a PDF file with the speaker notes included.
• The download process will begin, and the PDF file will be saved to your device.
• Once the download is complete, navigate to the location where the PDF was saved.
• Open the PDF file to verify that it contains your slides and speaker notes.

Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded your Google Slides presentation as a PDF document with speaker notes. You now have a portable and shareable file that can be accessed on any device without the need for specialized software.

Take a moment to review the PDF file to ensure that all your slides and speaker notes are accurately reflected. Make any necessary adjustments or corrections if needed.

By following these six steps, you can download your Google Slides presentation as a PDF with speaker notes to enhance its accessibility and provide valuable information to your audience. Whether you need to share it with colleagues, clients, or students, this method ensures that your presentation is comprehensive and ready to be delivered.

Now that you have the PDF file with speaker notes, you can easily distribute it through email, file-sharing platforms, or even upload it to your website or learning management system.

Downloading your Google Slides presentation as a PDF document with speaker notes provides a convenient way to share your slides and additional information with others. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined in this tutorial, you can easily convert your presentation into a PDF file that includes all the slides and speaker notes.

Throughout this guide, we have covered the essential steps required to download Google Slides as a PDF with speaker notes :

• Open Google Slides and access your presentation.
• Access the File menu to view available options.
• Click on “Download” to choose the PDF Document format.
• Enable the “Publish notes on the web” option to include speaker notes.
• Finally, download the PDF with speaker notes.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your audience has access to your slides, as well as the additional context and information provided through the speaker notes.

Remember to save your progress regularly and review the downloaded PDF to verify its accuracy. Adjustments can be made within Google Slides before downloading again if necessary.

Now that you have successfully created a PDF version of your Google Slides presentation with speaker notes, you can easily distribute it to colleagues, clients, or students. Whether it’s for sharing during a meeting, presenting to a remote audience, or providing study materials, the PDF format allows for easy access and compatibility on various devices.

Continue exploring the features and possibilities within Google Slides to enhance your presentations and engage your audience. With its intuitive interface and powerful tools, Google Slides offers a versatile platform for creating visually stunning slideshows.

Thank you for following this tutorial. We hope it has been helpful in guiding you through the process of downloading Google Slides as a PDF with speaker notes. Enjoy sharing your presentations and delivering impactful content!

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How to Print Google Slides With Notes

Prep for a presentation with speaker notes

What to Know

• Open a presentation and select File > Print settings and preview . Open the drop-down menu and choose 1 slide with notes .
• Save your presentation as a PDF or print it.
• To add notes to slides, open a presentation and select Click to add speaker notes .

If you want a hard copy of a Google Slides presentation for you and other participants, print it with speaker notes or without. Here's how to do it, plus how to add speaker notes. These instructions apply to the desktop version of Google Slides on a Mac or Windows computer. You can print Google Slides from an Android or iOS app, but you can't print slides with notes or print multiple slides per page.

How to Print Google Slides

You can print Google Slides with speaker notes, one to a page, so you can read them away from a computer. Another reason to print slides is to provide handouts at an event. You can fit up to nine slides per page to save paper. These options are in the print and preview settings in Google Slides. Here’s how to print Google Slides with speaker notes.

Go to slides.google.com and open a presentation. 

Click File.

Scroll to the bottom of the menu.

Select Print settings and preview .

Click the down arrow next to 1 slide with notes to access the drop-down menu. Select 1 slide with notes . (This option prints out one slide per page with your notes.)

Other options include hiding the background (to save ink) and including skipped slides (those that you've left blank.) 

To save your presentation as a PDF file, click Download as PDF . 

Otherwise, click Print . Choose the pages you want to print (if not all of them), how many copies you want, and the color settings. You can also print double-sided and change the paper size if necessary.

Click Print again.

How to Add Notes to Google Slides

Adding notes to Google Slides is a good way to sum up each of your slides to keep them from being too text-heavy and keep participants engaged. It's easy to add and delete notes in Google Slides. 

Go to slides.google.com and open a presentation.

At the bottom of any slide, select Click to add speaker notes .

Type your notes and then click elsewhere in the presentation to save them.

To delete the notes, simply highlight them and press the Delete key or right-click and select Delete on a Windows computer.

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How to Hide the Speaker Notes in Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hiding speaker notes in Google Slides is a simple process that can be achieved in just a few clicks. By accessing the ‘View’ menu and selecting ‘Hide speaker notes’, you can ensure that your notes are not visible to your audience during a presentation. This feature is particularly useful when sharing your screen or presenting in a professional setting where you want to keep your notes private.

After hiding the speaker notes, your presentation will appear cleaner and more polished to your audience. They will not be able to see any of your personal reminders or cues, allowing you to deliver a seamless presentation.

Introduction

Speaker notes in Google Slides are a nifty feature that allows presenters to keep track of their talking points without having to memorize everything or have physical cue cards. However, there are times when these notes need to be hidden from the audience, especially when sharing your screen or presenting to a larger crowd.

The ability to hide speaker notes in Google Slides can make the difference between a cluttered and a professional presentation. Whether you’re a student presenting a project, a teacher giving a lecture, or a business professional pitching to clients, knowing how to hide your speaker notes can be crucial. The process is simple and quick, yet it’s a skill that can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of your presentation.

Step by Step Tutorial: Hiding Speaker Notes in Google Slides

This section will guide you through the steps you need to follow to hide your speaker notes in Google Slides.

Step 1: Open your Google Slides presentation

Open the presentation in which you want to hide the speaker notes.

Speaker notes are typically added at the bottom of each slide while in the editing mode of Google Slides. Before you start your presentation, it’s a good idea to go through your slides and ensure all your notes are finalized.

Step 2: Click on the ‘View’ menu

At the top of the screen, click on ‘View’ in the menu options.

This will bring down a dropdown menu that contains various options for customizing the way you view your Google Slides presentation.

Step 3: Select ‘Hide speaker notes’

In the dropdown menu, you will see an option that says ‘Hide speaker notes’. Click on it.

Once you click this option, any speaker notes you have written will be hidden from view. They are still there, just not visible.

Additional Information

When working with Google Slides, knowing how to manage your speaker notes effectively can be a game changer. Besides just hiding and showing them, you can also change the font size for better readability, or print them out if you prefer having a hard copy. Another useful tip is to use the ‘Presenter View’ during your presentation, which allows you to see your notes on your screen while the audience only sees the slides.

Remember, practice makes perfect. Take some time to rehearse your presentation with the notes hidden to ensure you’re comfortable without them. Lastly, always double-check your presentation before starting to ensure everything is in order, including the visibility of your speaker notes.

• Open your Google Slides presentation.
• Click on ‘View’ in the menu options.
• Select ‘Hide speaker notes’.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i print my speaker notes in google slides.

Yes, you can print your speaker notes. Just go to ‘File,’ then ‘Print settings and preview,’ and select the option to include speaker notes.

Will hiding speaker notes affect my saved presentation?

No, hiding speaker notes is a temporary action that only affects your current view or presentation.

Can I hide the speaker notes on just one slide?

No, when you hide speaker notes, it applies to all slides in the presentation.

What is the ‘Presenter View’ in Google Slides?

The ‘Presenter View’ is a feature that allows you to see your speaker notes and a preview of upcoming slides while the audience only sees the current slide.

How do I unhide speaker notes?

To unhide speaker notes, just go back to the ‘View’ menu and click on ‘Show speaker notes’.

In today’s digital age, presentations have become a staple in both the educational and professional fields. Therefore, mastering the art of presenting with tools like Google Slides is essential. Hiding the speaker notes in Google Slides is a simple yet impactful skill that can help you maintain a smooth and professional presentation.

Remember, the key to a successful presentation lies not only in the content but also in the delivery and the visual aspect. Keep your slides clean, your presentation focused, and your audience engaged. So, go ahead, give it a try and see the difference it makes in your next presentation.

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His work can be found on many websites and focuses on topics such as Microsoft Office, Apple devices, Android devices, Photoshop, and more.

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Google Docs and Slides finally bring their new voice tools to Edge and Safari

• The Google Docs and Slides voice typing feature is now available on Safari and Edge browsers for all users, not just Chrome.
• Voice typing allows for hands-free editing and captioning in documents, and drafting speaker notes in presentations.
• Users can control browser-level access to voice data collected for Docs and Slides, with rollout for all account types by June 14.

As Android enthusiasts, as much as we like to think Google products and services are not a walled garden like Apple tech, there are several services and features available exclusively to Pixel users, paying Workspace customers, and Android users in general. However, one such feature on Google Slides and Docs just shed its Chrome exclusivity to benefit scores of people using these services on Apple’s Safari browser and Microsoft’s Edge pre-installed on Windows machines.

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Google Docs and Slides have a few features tucked up in the menus, even if you exclude all the new Gemini-powered features added in the past year. I often use voice typing in Docs , available under Tools → Voice typing , or with the quick keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+S (on Windows). The feature also allows editing the document without touching your keyboard, as long as you give the browser tab access to your device mic. Similar controls can be used to add captions to images in your documents.

On Slides, this voice typing can be used to draft and edit speaker notes for your presentation. However, the feature has only been available to Chrome users, and people on a Mac are forced to install the browser if they want it. However, Google has finally expanded support to Edge and Safari.

Desktop users can use voice typing, irrespective of browser preference

In a Workspace Updates blog post explaining what’s changing, Google says the web speech API used controls the feature and users will have browser-level controls for it. This speech-to-text service manages voice data and sends just the text data to Google Docs and Slides for input in your document. If you’re paranoid about voice data collection in the background, just make sure to deny microphone access to tabs where Docs and Slides are open, and your browser should remember the preference.

Workspace administrators can still control which browsers support these features, because only some may offer bowser-level API management controls. That said, Google is not restricting the expansion of these features by account type. The rollout is underway and should reach Workspace, Workspace Individual, and personal account holders by June 14.