How to Print Google Slides with Notes Using Google Docs

If you’ve ever needed to share or review Google Slides presentations, having your speaker notes alongside the slides can be incredibly useful. Luckily, Google Docs offers a straightforward method for printing Google Slides with notes. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you get a polished printout that’s ready for any meeting or presentation.

Step 1: Open Your Google Slides Presentation

Start by accessing your Google Slides presentation. Open your web browser, navigate to Google Slides, and open the file you want to print. Ensure all your notes are correctly added to the slides.

Step 2: Access the "Print Settings" Menu

Once your presentation is open, click on the "File" menu in the upper-left corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select "Print settings and preview." This option allows you to configure how your slides will appear when printed, including the inclusion of speaker notes.

Step 3: Configure Print Layout

In the "Print settings and preview" window, you’ll see a preview of your slides. To include notes, look for the layout options typically found in the toolbar at the top of the preview window. Click on the drop-down menu that allows you to select different layouts. Choose the "1 slide with notes" option. This setting ensures that each slide is printed with its corresponding notes.

Step 4: Review the Preview

Before proceeding to print, review the preview to ensure everything looks correct. Check that each slide has its notes properly aligned and that the text is legible. If you notice any formatting issues, you may need to adjust your notes or slide content accordingly.

Step 5: Print Your Slides

After confirming that the preview meets your expectations, click on the "Print" button. This will open your browser’s print dialog, where you can select your printer and configure additional print settings such as the number of copies, paper size, and orientation. Once you’ve made all necessary adjustments, click "Print" to start the printing process.

Step 6: Save as PDF (Optional)

If you prefer, you can save the slides with notes as a PDF before printing. In the print dialog, instead of selecting a printer, choose "Save as PDF" from the destination options. This allows you to save a digital copy of your slides with notes that can be shared electronically or printed later.

FAQ

Q: Can I print multiple slides per page with notes?

A: The "Print settings and preview" feature in Google Slides does not currently support printing multiple slides per page with notes. Each slide with notes will be printed on a separate page.

Q: What if I don’t see the "Print settings and preview" option?

A: Ensure you are using Google Slides in a web browser and not in offline mode. If the option still does not appear, try refreshing the page or checking for any updates to Google Slides.

Q: How can I adjust the size of the notes text?

A: Adjusting the size of the notes text directly in the "Print settings and preview" is not possible. However, you can modify the font size in the speaker notes section of your Google Slides before printing to ensure it fits well on the page.

Q: Can I include handouts or additional information when printing?

A: For including handouts or additional information, you would need to manually add this content to your slides or notes before printing. Google Slides itself does not provide a direct method for adding extra content beyond the slides and notes.