[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ custom_margin=”-100px|||”] It’s common to see some kind of chart showing figures or statistics in presentations. Slides provides easy ways to insert charts, either as a static one (the figures are fixed) or as a dynamic one (the figures can be… Continue reading Google Slides (15) – Inserting static & dynamic charts
Month: May 2016
Google Slides (14) – Using links to create quizzes, stories & games
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ custom_margin=”-100px|||”] Here we’ll look at the power of links and how something so simple can allow you to make your slides more interactive. We’ll cover: Inserting a link to a webpage From a text box From an image Inserting links… Continue reading Google Slides (14) – Using links to create quizzes, stories & games
Google Slides – Layers, arrange & groups
When you insert objects (images, shapes, text boxes) onto a slide, each one is inserted on a layer on top of the other one. So, the first object you insert is at the bottom (let’s say layer 1) and then the next one on top of that (layer 2) and the last one will be… Continue reading Google Slides – Layers, arrange & groups
Google Slides (12) – Sharing, emailing & downloading
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ custom_margin=”-100px|||”] As with other Google Apps like Docs and Sheets, in Slides you have the ability to share your document with others, either by giving them access to your document or by emailing it to them. You can also… Continue reading Google Slides (12) – Sharing, emailing & downloading
Google Slides (11) – Printing your slides
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ custom_margin=”-100px|||”] Even in this digital age, we still often print out our slides. On Slides this is easy to do and you have the option of printing them out in different formats. Here we’ll look at: Printing and the… Continue reading Google Slides (11) – Printing your slides
Google Slides (10) – Presenting your slides
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ custom_margin=”-100px|||”] Updated – Voice type speaker notes You’ve made your presentation, now you want to present it. Here let’s look at how to present your slides and some of the tools which will help you give a better presentation.… Continue reading Google Slides (10) – Presenting your slides
Google Slides – Lines, connectors, scribble
Google Slides has a whole host of different lines, connectors, etc, which you can edit in lots of ways. Here we’ll look at: Types of line Line Arrow Elbow connector Curved connector Curve Polyline Scribble Line weight, colour, dash Start & End line Adding lines to a diagram Here I have a simple diagram made… Continue reading Google Slides – Lines, connectors, scribble
Google Slides – Inserting & editing shapes
In this post, we’re going to look at inserting and editing shapes in Slides. There are a whole range of shapes you can insert and edit. This is one of the tools that makes Slides more than just a ‘presentation’ package. For example, a comic, a flyer, a process flow diagram, step-by-step guide, adventure story,… Continue reading Google Slides – Inserting & editing shapes
Google Slides (7) – Working with images (part 2)
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ custom_margin=”-100px|||”] Following on from the first part on working with images, here we’ll cover: Inserting an image From your computer From a URL From Google Drive From a search Resizing an image Deleting a slide Inserting an image from your… Continue reading Google Slides (7) – Working with images (part 2)
Google Slides (6) – Working with images (part 1)
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ custom_margin=”-100px|||”] Using images is probably one of the most common things you’ll do with Slides. Here we’ll look at how we get images into Slides and some basic editing that can be done. We’ll also touch on a couple of… Continue reading Google Slides (6) – Working with images (part 1)