Add and Delete Google Slides

Learn how to add or delete Google Slides flexibly and easily using the techniques you’ll see in this tutorial.

Even though it’s a web-based application, Google Slides is still a very powerful tool for building and giving presentations. When you’re creating a presentation, one of the primary tasks you’ll need to handle is adding and deleting slides. This enables you to customize your slides to effectively convey your message. In this tutorial, you will learn everything you need to know about adding and deleting Google Slides.

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Now let’s dive into the tutorial about how to delete a slide on Google Slides.

How to Delete a Slide on Google Slides

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

1. Add a Slide With an Identical Layout

Suppose you’ve completed a slide and want to add another one similar to it. Simply click on the Plus (+) icon located in the upper left corner. A new slide will instantly appear.

2. Add a Slide With a New Layout

If you prefer to add a slide featuring a new layout and content placeholders, click on the drop-down arrow to the right of the Plus (+) icon. A menu displaying a series of thumbnails will appear.

Each thumbnail showcases a unique custom slide layout. To select a new layout, simply click on the desired thumbnail, and the new slide will be added.

3. Delete a Slide

To remove a slide, right-click on the slide thumbnail in the sidebar on the left side.

Then click on Delete, and the slide will be removed from your presentation.

Finishing Up

As demonstrated, adding and deleting slides in Google Slides is a straightforward way to customize your presentation. After adding a slide with a new layout, feel free to click and drag content placeholders, such as images and text boxes, to adjust the layout to your preference. Be mindful not to add too many slides, as audiences tend to lose focus if a presentation drags on too long. Lastly, remember that any changes can be undone using the Undo command. Utilize the techniques you’ve learned in this tutorial to create your own custom Google Slides presentations today.

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Explore more in our Google Slides tutorials on Envato Tuts+. We’ve compiled an assortment of Google Slides resources, including these helpful tutorials:

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Also, check out these fantastic presentation templates from Envato Elements that can help you create a professional-looking slideshow quickly and easily:

• 33 Best Google Slides Templates for Business Presentations in 2024

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