Introduction
Keynote and Powerpoint get all
the press in presentations. On the other hand, tech analysts often mention
Google Docs as an alternative to Microsoft Word. While hundreds of tips exist
on how to install Google Sheet App, bloggers barely mention Google Slides. It
is unfair since the platform is one of the best free online presentation tools.
Getting
Started
Google Slides is a part of
Google Docs. The flagship online application software is accessible by signing
up for a Google account. Given that it is a free web app, Google Slides lacks
most of the features such as those in Keynote or Microsoft PowerPoint. Still,
the collaboration inbuilt features make up for the lack of aesthetic
characteristics. In addition, full-featured desktop application software has higher
learning curve than Google Slides since the developers focused on the most
crucial features.
Creation
of a New Presentation
After
sign-up, head to Google Drive and click Create-Presentation
to get started. The move will redirect you to a blank presentation page.
Presentation
Format
The
initial step in generating a presentation entails a configuration of looks.
Hence, the user should Select a theme
from a pop up window. Google Slides has more than 20 inbuilt themes that are
freely accessible. However, they are not aesthetically gratifying as those
found in the latest Prezi version. Nonetheless,
their wide sections enhance Google Slides’ functionality and ability to
accommodate all sorts of presentations.
The Google client can access
hundreds of additional themes by clicking in The Use this template icon on the Template
Gallery. The move creates a novel presentation outfit with a chosen theme.
Moreover,
Google gives its customers an option of uploading a theme through the Import Theme button, but should not be
more than 50 megabytes.
After the selection of a
theme, use the drop down Slide size
menu to determine the aspect ratio (Windscreen 16: 10, Standard4: 3, or
Windscreen 16: 10). It is imperative to choose an aspect ratio that fits the
presentation screen.
Confirm your theme choice and
aspect ratio by clicking Ok on the
dialogue box. I recommend a16: 9 aspect ratio and The Paper Plane theme. In case the user wants to change the theme,
he has to revisit and click on the Theme
button. The move prompts him to rename the presentation. Thereafter, the
client can click on the Untitled
presentation icon on the left side of the screen and change the name on the
Rename document frame. Press Ok or cancel when done.
Navigation
Google slides have numerous striking
similarities with most windows apps. For instance, on the left-hand side, there
is a sidebar that displays the slides the user has created. On the other hand,
the screen’s body has a slide that a presenter is working on.
Often, the first slide bears a
title for the presentation. Therefore, the user can add a title by clicking Add a Title. Below the heading, there
is a section to for a subtitle.
During
text selection, various options appear on the toolbar. Use the icons on the
screen’s left side to edit the textbox appearance. For example, the presenter
can add borders, colors or chance the text appearance.
Deleting
and Adding Slides
Clicking
on the + button on the screen’s left-hand side adds new slides with Body and Title layout.
On the contrary, the user can
remove unwanted slides by right-clicking on Edit button, and double-click on the Delete icon.
Adding
Information
The
second slide will have information. It has a heading and a text section for
editing and additional formatting. The presenter reveals the text options by
clicking on the body text box and additional text specifications. In this way,
it is possible to create a bulleted list.
Google
Slides has an inbuilt plug-in for
researching the presentation topic. It is accessible through Tools then Research button. Additionally, it incorporates Google search engine
for accessing images, videos, and articles from Google Scholar.
Adding
Media
Others slides require media
elements. If this is the case, the presenter should modify the default layout
by clicking the arrow button.
I recommend the caption layout
for posting images and videos. Notably, the Layout button in the toolbar is usable in altering or restoring the
slide appearance. There are two ways of inserting images. The user can click on
Insert then Image buttons. Otherwise, he can select the Image toolbar button. Photos
and videos can be uploaded from Google Dive or the hard drive. Alternatively,
the presenter has an option of retrieving stock photos from websites.
Addition
of Animations
Google Slides has inbuilt
animations to enhance the presentation and slide transition. Clicking on the Transition toolbar button reveals the Animations sidebar for customization.
On the other hand, the Slide menu
monitors the animations from one slide to the other, for instance, it slows or fastens the transition time.
For easier transition
application in all slides, the presenter can select the Apply to all slides on the sidebar as shown in the diagram. Animation
of individual objects on slides is not only possible but also easy.
Right-clicking on the object reveals a drop-down menu, where the app user can
select Add Animation option.
Collaboration
Given that Google Slides is a
web app, users can collaborate with the online community to work on a
presentation in real time irrespective of geographical location.
Presentation
The client can present his
work by clicking the Present button. For remote presentation, the file is
transferable as a .pptx through File--|Download As|--Microsoft Power Point|.
Contact
Details
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