Google Slides is such an incredible tool for making work presentations, school projects, or any other type of presentation for personal purposes. Do you know you can actually save time by copying several slides in one go? The trick below will help you quickly duplicate layouts, reuse designs, and keep your look consistent on all slides.
We are going to illustrate exactly how this is achieved. This method is going to shave a huge portion of your time regardless of whether you use the free Google Slides templates or build everything in-house from scratch. Let’s just jump into this lesson right away.
Why Duplicate Multiple Slides?
It is working on a presentation when you are preparing a big presentation or are using some custom template with varied layout arrangements. Instead of recreating every slide, just duplicate the ones you need, and you’re ready to go.
Basic Process of Copying Multiple Slides in Google Slides
Step 1: Select the Slides You Want to Copy
Open your Google Slides presentation by doing the following steps:
- Select the slide to copy.
- Hold down the Shift key (or Command on a Mac) if you want to select slides in a row. For non-sequential slides, hold Ctrl (or Command on Mac) and click each slide you want.
- Keep clicking until you’ve selected all the slides you need.
If you’re new to selecting slides, check out our quick guide to selecting multiple slides for more tips.
Step 2: Copy the Selected Slides
Once you’ve picked your slides, it’s time to copy:
- Right-click on one of the selected slides.
- Choose Copy from the dropdown menu. You can also press Ctrl + C (or Command + C on Mac) to copy instantly.
Step 3: Paste the Slides Where You Want Them
Now, you’re ready to paste the slides in the location of your choice:
- To paste in the same presentation: Right-click on the slide where you want the copies to appear and click Paste. You can also press Ctrl + V (or Command + V).
- To paste in another presentation: Open a new or different Google Slides file, right-click where you want the slides, and select Paste.
If you want to learn more about using multiple Google Slides files together, check out how to connect multiple Google Slides.
Extra Tips for Copying Multiple Slides
- Try Slide Groups: Group related slides together so you can easily organize, copy, or delete them later.
- Change Up the Layouts: Mix different layouts for a more dynamic presentation. After copying a slide, try adjusting its layout to add some variety.
Common Issues and Quick Fixes
- Accidentally Duplicating Too Many Slides: If you copy too many slides by mistake, just click on the ones you don’t need and delete them. Here’s a quick guide on deleting multiple slides if you need help.
- Keeping Your Format Intact: When pasting slides into a different presentation, Google Slides will usually give you the option to keep the original style or adapt it to the new theme. This helps keep your presentations looking neat and consistent.
Conclusion
Learning to copy multiple slides is a fantastic skill that speeds up your work in Google Slides. It’s simple, efficient, and works great. Try it out, and you’ll be breezing through presentations in no time!
