How to Recover Deleted Slides in Google Slides

Quick Tips to Recover Deleted Slides in Google Slides 🔹 Check Version History to find deleted slides. 🔹 Use Undo (Ctrl+Z) if just deleted. 🔹 Check the Trash in Google Drive. 🔹 Restore from another shared file version if available. 🔹 Always name versions for easier tracking.

Lost a Slide? Don’t Panic – You Can Get It Back

We all make mistakes. Sometimes, we delete something by accident. It could be an image, a text box, or a whole slide in Google Slides. But, most of the time, you can recover it.

According to Google, all changes in your Google Slides are saved automatically. This includes edits, deletions, and even who made the change. Cool, right? So yes, if you deleted a slide, chances are it’s still hiding somewhere you can find it.

Let’s go through some super simple steps to get your deleted slide back.

🔄 How to Recover Deleted Slides in Google Slides

1. Use Undo Right Away

If you just deleted a slide and realized it immediately, just press:

• Ctrl + Z (Windows)
• Cmd + Z (Mac)

This is the easiest way to undo your action. It works like magic for quick fixes.

2. Check Version History

This is the most helpful feature for finding something you deleted a while ago.

Steps:

1. Open your Google Slides file.
2. Click on File > Version history > See version history.
3. A sidebar will open. You’ll see different versions of your presentation.
4. Click through the versions and check for your deleted slide.

5. Click Restore this version if you find the one you need.

You can even name versions so next time, it’s easier to track changes.

3. Look in Google Drive Trash

Did you delete the entire file instead of just a slide?

Steps:

1. Go to Google Drive.
2. Click on Bin from the left menu.
3. Find your deleted Slides file.
4. Right-click and select Restore.

Once restored, open the file and check for your slide.

4. Ask a Collaborator

If you’re working on a shared Google Slides file, ask a teammate.

• They might still have the version with the deleted slide.
• You can compare and copy it back.

Teamwork helps more than we think!

5. Restore from a Backup (if you use Google Workspace)

If you use Google Workspace (for school or work), your admin can restore files from the server. Just contact them and tell them the file name and when it was deleted.

❓ FAQs About Recovering Deleted Slides

Q1. Can I recover one slide, not the whole file?

Yes! Go to Version History, find the version that had your slide, and copy-paste just that slide into your current version.

Q2. How long does Google keep deleted slides or files?

Google Drive keeps items in Trash for 30 days. After that, they are permanently deleted.

Q3. What if I can’t find the slide anywhere?

Try checking old versions or ask teammates. If it’s fully gone, you may need to recreate the slide manually.

Q4. Can I name versions so I don’t lose things again?

Absolutely! It’s a smart habit. Go to File > Version history > Name current version.

🔗 Final Thoughts

Accidentally deleting a slide doesn’t mean it’s gone forever. Thanks to Google’s auto-save and version history, most deleted slides can be brought back in minutes.

Just remember these simple tools: Undo, Version History, Google Drive Trash, and teamwork. With these, you’re never really starting from scratch.

Got more questions? Drop them in the comments or share this guide with a friend who always panics when things go missing!