• Google Slides is a free, cloud-based presentation tool from Google.

• Access it via https://slides.google.com or through Google Drive.

• Click “Blank” or choose a template to start a presentation.

• Slides are made up of individual pages where you can add content like text, images, and videos.

Lesson 2: Creating and Formatting Slides

• Click “+” to add a new slide; choose different layouts (title, image, two-column, etc.)

• Type directly into text boxes or insert new ones using the Insert menu

• Format text using font, size, bold, italics, color, and alignment from the toolbar

• Insert images, shapes, videos, charts, and tables

• Use Themes on the right panel to apply professional designs easily

Lesson 3: Animations, Transitions & Multimedia

• Use Insert > Video or Audio to add media from YouTube or Google Drive

• Select an object or text, then click Insert > Animation to apply effects

• Add slide transitions under Slide > Transition

• Use animations to control how elements appear during your presentation

Lesson 4: Sharing and Presenting

• Click “Share” to add collaborators by email

• Set permission levels: Viewer, Commenter, Editor

• Use the Present button to run your slides full-screen

• Present remotely via Google Meet or Zoom by sharing your screen

• Google Slides automatically saves all your work to the cloud