How do I change the page setup in slides?
You can change the page setup for your slides by accessing the 'Page setup' option in the File menu.
Adjusting the page setup allows you to control the size and orientation of your slides. This is particularly useful when preparing presentations for different screen sizes or printing needs.
Here's how you can change the page setup in Google Slides:
Accessing Page Setup
- Go to the File menu at the top left of your screen.
- Select Page setup from the dropdown menu.
Choosing Your Format
Within the Page setup dialog box, you'll see options to change the format of your slides.
- Standard Formats: Google Slides offers several standard formats (like Widescreen 16:9, Standard 4:3, etc.).
- Vertical Option Limitation: Based on the reference, Google Slides does not have a premade vertical (portrait) option directly listed among the standard formats.
Setting Custom Dimensions
If the standard formats don't meet your needs, or if you want to create a vertical layout, you'll need to use the custom option.
- Click on the Custom option within the Page setup window.
- This allows you to change the actual size of the slide canvas by entering specific values for width and height.
- Understanding the Values: The value on the left represents how wide your slide will be, and the one on the right is how tall.
- Units: You can typically choose units like inches, centimeters, points, or pixels.
Example: To create a standard letter-sized portrait slide for printing (8.5 inches wide by 11 inches tall), you would select 'Custom', choose 'Inches', and enter '8.5' in the left box and '11' in the right box.
By utilizing the Custom option, you gain precise control over your slide's dimensions, allowing for flexible design choices beyond the standard formats.
