To move a slide in Slide Sorter view, you click, hold, and drag it to the desired position and then release the mouse button.
Slide Sorter view is a very useful way to organize your presentation because it displays all your slides as thumbnails, allowing you to see the overall flow and quickly rearrange their order.
Steps to Rearrange Slides in Slide Sorter View
To effectively move slides using this method, follow these steps:
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Enter Slide Sorter View:
- Go to the View Ribbon in your presentation software.
- Click on the Slide Sorter icon.
- Alternatively, you can often click on the Slide Sorter icon in the Status Bar at the bottom of the window.
- This view lets you view multiple slides at once, making reorganization intuitive.
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Select the Slide: Locate the thumbnail of the slide you wish to move.
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Drag the Slide:
- Click, hold, and drag the slide over to where you want the slide positioned.
- As you drag, you will typically see a vertical line or an indicator bar appear between other slides, showing exactly where your selected slide will be inserted when you drop it.
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Drop the Slide:
- Let go of the mouse button to drop the slide into its new location.
- The other slides will automatically adjust to accommodate the change in order.
This simple drag-and-drop action is the primary method for rearranging slides efficiently in Slide Sorter view.
