Present slides
You can present Google Slides so they show on a full screen.
Full-screen presentations work from a computer, mobile device, or TV with Chromecast or AirPlay. You can even accept audience questions while you present.
View a presentation
To present a full-screen presentation in Google Slides:
- Open a presentation in Google Slides.
- In the top right, click Present. For best results, present with Google Chrome.
- From the current slide, the presentation will become full screen. To change slides, use the arrow keys on your keyboard or click the arrows at the bottom of the presentation.
- To exit full-screen, press the Esc key.
Present with notes, auto-advance slides, and more
Here are some options for presenting your slides in full-screen on a computer.
- Open a presentation in Google Slides.
- In the top right corner, next to "Present," click the Down arrow
.
- Click Presenter view.
- Click Speaker notes.
You can set your slides to play automatically when someone:
- Clicks on a link to your presentation
- Views your presentation that’s embedded in a website.
After you publish your presentation, anyone with the link will be able to see your presentation.
Note: If you use Google apps through work or school, you can only share the link with people within your organization.
Publish your presentation
- Open a presentation in Google Slides.
- Click File
Publish to the web.
- Choose Link or Embed.
- Under "Auto-advance slides," choose how much time you want to add between slides.
- Click Publish.
- Click OK.
Note: If you want to change your presentation or timing, you’ll need to copy a new link.
Stop publishing
- Open a presentation in Google Slides.
- Click File
Publish to the web.
- At the bottom, click Published content & settings.
- Click Stop publishing.
When you present, you can choose more options from the toolbar at the bottom of the presentation window:
- Select slides to present from a list.
- Open Presenter view.
- Turn on laser pointer.
- Print the presentation.
- Download the presentation in PDF or PPTX format.
Present with Chromecast
You can present slides on your television with Google Chromecast.
Chromecast
- Install the Google Cast extension in Chrome.
- Connect your computer to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
- Next to "Present," click the Down arrow
.
- From the options, select your Chromecast. Your presentation will show on your television.