In this lesson, you will learn about some basic features of Google Slides, including
- how to open, edit and save a presentation
- how to create and edit a basic slide
- how to edit text on a slide (just like Google Docs)
- how to use themes and transitions
To use Google Slides, you will need to log into your Google Drive account. Using Google Drive was discussed in Module 3, Lesson 3.
Click on each topic below to learn about it. You can decide whether you prefer to use the GCFLearn links or the links from the Google Help Center. Ask your instructor/instructional assistant if you need help.
The links in the first table are from the Google Slides tutorial at GCFLearnfree. The initial lessons in the series review Google Drive material that was covered previously. In the table below, you will find links directly to basic material about Slides. Feel free to explore additional topics if you wish.
| Topics |
| Getting started with your presentation |
| Slide basics |
| Text basics |
| Transitions |
| Adding pictures and shapes |
The links in the second table are from the Google Help Centre and will take you directly to basic material about Slides. Feel free to explore additional topics if you wish.
| Topics |
| Add, delete and organize slides |
| Insert and arrange text |
| Applying themes |
| Applying transitions |