How to Link to a Specific Slide in Google Slides

Linking to a specific slide within a Google Slides presentation can be incredibly useful, whether you’re creating an interactive presentation, directing viewers to particular sections, or simply streamlining navigation for your audience. This feature can enhance the user experience by making your presentation more dynamic and easier to navigate. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to link to a specific slide in Google Slides.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Your Google Slides Presentation

First, ensure you have your Google Slides presentation open. Navigate to Google Slides, and either open an existing presentation or create a new one.

2. Select the Slide to Link From

Choose the slide from which you want to create the link. This is the slide that will contain the hyperlink directing users to another slide within the same presentation.

3. Highlight the Text or Object

Next, select the text or object (like an image or shape) that you want to use as a link. To highlight text, click and drag over the desired text. For objects, simply click on the object to select it.

4. Insert the Link

With your text or object highlighted, click on the Insert menu at the top of the screen and select Link from the dropdown. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) to open the link dialog box.

5. Choose the Slide to Link To

In the link dialog box that appears, you’ll see an option labeled Slides in this presentation . Click on this to reveal a list of all slides in your presentation. Browse through the slides and select the one you want to link to.

6. Apply the Link

After selecting the target slide, click Apply to set the link. Your text or object will now be linked to the chosen slide. You can test the link by clicking on it in presentation mode to ensure it directs you to the correct slide.

7. Save and Review

Finally, save your changes and review your presentation to ensure that all links work as intended. It’s a good idea to test each link in presentation mode to confirm they navigate to the right slides.

FAQ

Q1: Can I link to slides in other Google Slides presentations?

A1: No, linking to slides in different presentations is not supported. You can only link to slides within the same Google Slides presentation.

Q2: Can I link to a specific slide from a Google Docs document?

A2: You can’t directly link to a slide from Google Docs. However, you can insert a hyperlink in Google Docs that opens a Google Slides presentation, but it will open the presentation from the start, not a specific slide.

Q3: How can I make sure the link is visible in my presentation?

A3: Make sure that the text or object you use for the link is clearly visible and distinguishable. You might want to use a different color or underline the text to make it stand out.

Q4: Can I use this feature on mobile devices?

A4: Yes, you can use the link feature on mobile devices, but the process may vary slightly. On mobile, you can tap and hold on text or an object to access the link options.

Q5: What if I want to change the slide that the link points to?

A5: To change the linked slide, simply repeat the linking process. Select the text or object, open the link dialog box, and choose a different slide from the list.