How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides

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Google Slides is an excellent tool for creating presentations. It allows you to take your projects to a completely different level by including worksheets, handouts, and much more.

However, to make the most of these options, you’ll need a deep understanding of Google Slides. And one of the essential features for creating the most effective presentation is knowing how to resize your slides. In this article, you’ll learn how to do just that, as well as how to get your slides to present correctly.

How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides on PC

Changing the slide size in Google Slides on a PC is relatively simple. The process consists of the following steps:

1. Navigate to the Google Slides web page and open an existing presentation or create a new one.
   
2. In the menu bar, go to “File.”
   
3. Click “Page Setup” to view page options.
   
   • You will see the Page Setup pop-up box with the page size drop-down menu. The default page size for Google Slides is 16:9.
4. Click the dropdown menu and choose your preferred page size. Alternatively, you can go to the “Custom” option and enter the page dimensions manually. Whichever option you choose, press “Apply” once you have selected the desired size.
   

One thing to keep in mind about this method is that when choosing the “Custom” size, you will need to know the exact size you want. Choose the unit type (such as centimeters, inches, points, or pixels) and enter precise values.

The “Page Setup” menu options have certain limitations. For example, if you want to resize your slide to A3 or A4 format, these are not offered in the dropdown menu. For these page sizes, you will need to choose “Custom” and enter the following values:

• A3 page size is 11.7 inches wide and 16.5 inches long.
  
• A4 pages measure 8.3 inches wide and 11.7 inches long.
  

How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides on iPhone App

Unfortunately, you can’t change the slide size directly from the app on your iPhone. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t options for iPhone users. You can use your computer to adjust your presentation page settings and have them take effect the next time you open a slide on your iPhone. Use the following method:

1. Find and copy the address of your presentation to your phone. If you’ve only been working on the presentation from your computer, you won’t need to do this step.
2. On your computer, open your browser and go to the presentation address.
   
3. Locate the “File” menu on the left side of the window and choose the “Page Setup” option.
   
4. A pop-up menu will appear. In it, you will be able to select the slide size from a drop-down menu. The default size is 16:9 and you can choose to change it to one of the sizes offered. If the size you want is not in the menu, go to “Custom” and enter the desired values ​​manually.
   
5. Press “Apply” to save the changes. The next time you open the presentation on your iPhone, the slides will be the size you selected.
   

Please note that certain common page sizes are not present as options in the dropdown menu. If you want your slides to be on A3 or A4 pages, you will need to set them up by going to “Custom”. Here are the measurements for those page sizes:

• A3 measures 11.7 x 16.5 inches
  
• A4 measures 8.3 x 11.7 inches
  

How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides in Android App

The Google Slides app on Android phone does not have the option to change the slide size. You can only make the change through your computer, but the next time you open the Google Slides app on your phone, it will display the presentation with the slide sizes you’ve chosen.

Here’s how to change the slide size in Google Slides on your computer:

1. Open the presentation you want to change in your browser.
   
2. Click “File” and then “Page Setup.”
   
3. Click page setup. In the pop-up window that appears, there will be a drop-down menu with various page sizes to choose from. Choose one of the options offered or go to “Custom” to enter page dimensions manually.
   
4. When you have chosen the page size you want, click “Apply.”
   

You’ll find several different page sizes in the dropdown menu. However, some options are missing, such as A3 and A4. To set your slides to these sizes, choose “Custom” from the drop-down menu and enter these page dimensions:

• For A3, enter 11.7 inches in the first box and 16.5 inches in the second box.
  
• For A4, enter 8.3 and 11.7 inches in the first and second boxes respectively.
  

How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides on an iPad

As with the iPhone app, it is not possible to change the slide size on an iPad through the app. However, you can still make the change using your browser; It can be Safari or another browser of your choice. The method to resize slides on your iPad this way consists of several easy steps:

1. Open the Google Slides app on your iPad and look for the “Options” sidebar.
2. Go to “Share & Export” and tap “Copy Link.”
3. You have now copied the presentation link to the clipboard. Exit the application and open your browser.
4. Paste the presentation link into your browser’s address bar and go to the presentation page.
5. From the “File” menu, open the “Page Setup” dialog box. You will see a pop-up window with the page size menu.
6. Select one of the slide sizes offered or choose a custom size. Once you are happy with your choice, press “Apply” to save your changes.

Additional FAQs

How do I make an 8.5 by 11 slide in Google Slides?

The “letter” page size, or 8.5 x 11 inches, is very common, especially in the United States, where it is considered the standard. You can easily set your page size to “letter” in Google Slides using your computer’s browser.

This is the method to do just that:

1. Go to Google Slides in your browser.

2. Open an existing presentation or create a new one.

3. Navigate to “File” in the menu bar, then “Page Setup.”

4. In the pop-up window that appears, choose “Custom” from the drop-down menu. The menu will show 16:9 as the default page size.

5. Once you see the page size options, enter 8.5 in the first and 11 in the second box. Make sure the units used are inches, not centimeters, points, or pixels.

6. Choose “Apply” at the bottom right to save your changes.

How do I make sure the new slide size is not distorted?

Images and text may appear distorted on the slide after resizing the page. This issue may appear because several options are not set correctly. To make sure your slides appear correctly, check the following parameters:

• Aspect ratio

• Image resizing options

• Stretch the image to cover the slide

You can solve any distortion problems by locking the aspect ratio of your images.

How to get your Google Slides the right size

You can make very effective presentations using Google Slides, especially if you know how to configure them to fit the screen. Now that you’ve learned how to resize slides in Google Slides, this shouldn’t be a problem.

What slide size do you prefer for your presentations? Did you manage to change the size to suit your needs? Tell us in the comments section below.