Timing Slides on Google Slides

Learn how to time slides on Google Slides in this short video and written tutorial.

We’ll provide a step-by-step guide to help you effectively set up your slides for a seamless presentation.

Slide timing is essential in presentations, allowing you to auto-transition between slides effortlessly. In this screencast, you’ll learn how to time your slides in Google Slides.

Getting Started: Setting Slide Timing

To begin setting the timing for your slides to change, it’s important to note that you must set the same timing for each slide.

Choose a Template

In this tutorial, we will be using the visually appealing Circles template from Envato Elements. Download it now if you’d like to follow along. Circles is a Google Slides template that features over 150 total slides and five pre-made color schemes. It also comes equipped with handcrafted infographics and illustrations, making it easy to enhance your presentation by dragging and dropping images into the designated placeholders.

How to Set Slide Timing on Google Slides

Google Slides offers various features related to timing, including auto-advance and automatic looping. Follow these steps to set the timing for your slides:

1. Choose Timing Between Slides

   

   Navigate to the File menu and click on Share, then select Publish to the web. Here, you can choose the timing for each slide from the drop-down menu. There are several pre-built options available to select from, which determine how long each slide will display during your presentation.

2. Test Your Specific Timing

   Choose a brief timing to demonstrate your setup. Check the options like Starting the slideshow as soon as the player loads or Restart the slideshow after the last slide if you wish for your presentation to loop continuously.

3. Publish a Timed Video

   Now, proceed to publish your video with the selected link. After a few seconds, you will see that your slides will auto-advance according to the timings that you have set.

That’s it! Although this feature may seem somewhat limited, it is particularly useful if you want your Google Slides presentation to autoplay, cycling through each slide in a loop.

How to Get Google Slides to Play Automatically

To utilize the auto-transition feature on your slides, follow these steps:

1. Present Mode

   

   Click on the Slideshow button at the top of the ribbon to enter Presenter mode. This mode provides numerous helpful features, such as automatic transitions, closed captions, and a pointer.

2. Open the Options Menu

   

   Move your mouse to the lower-left corner of the screen to access the options menu by clicking on the three dots. Here, you’ll find various options including Open speaker notes, Turn on the laser pointer, and Auto-play.

3. Set Auto-play

   

   Select the Auto-play option from the menu. This will allow you to choose how quickly you want your slides to advance, with options ranging from one second to a minute, including a looping option.

4. Play Your Video

   

   Once you have selected your desired timing, indicated by a checkmark beside it, click Play. Your slideshow will now begin to play automatically.

Additional Resources

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Conclusion

Now that you have learned how to time slides on Google Slides, you can create engaging and well-timed presentations that captivate your audience. Try using the Google Slides automatic transition feature to enhance the professionalism of your slideshow!