How to Print Multiple Slides on One Page in Google Slides
Printing multiple slides on a single page can be a great way to save paper and create handouts for presentations. Google Slides makes it easy to achieve this. Whether you’re preparing materials for a meeting or creating study guides, follow these steps to print multiple slides on one page in Google Slides.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Open Your Google Slides Presentation
Start by launching Google Slides and opening the presentation you want to print. You can do this by navigating to Google Slides and selecting your document from the list of recent presentations or by using the "Open file picker" option.
2. Access the Print Settings
Click on File in the top-left corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select Print settings and preview. This will open a new panel on the right side of your screen with various printing options.
3. Choose Layout Options
In the Print settings panel, you’ll see an option to select the layout of your slides. Click on the dropdown menu under "1 slide per page" to reveal different layout options. Here, you can choose to print multiple slides per page.
4. Select the Number of Slides per Page
From the layout options, choose how many slides you want to appear on each page. Options typically include 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, or 12 slides per page. Select the option that best suits your needs. For example, if you choose 6 slides per page, you’ll be able to fit more slides on each sheet of paper.
5. Preview Your Print Layout
Before printing, it’s a good idea to preview your layout. The preview section on the right side of the screen will show you how the slides will appear on the page. Make sure everything looks as expected. You can adjust the settings if necessary to ensure the slides are arranged correctly.
6. Print Your Slides
Once you’re satisfied with the preview, click the Print button at the top-right corner of the Print settings panel. A print dialog box will appear where you can select your printer and adjust additional settings if needed. Confirm your choices and click Print to start printing your slides.
7. Save as PDF (Optional)
If you prefer to save your slides as a PDF for electronic distribution or future printing, click on the Download PDF option in the Print settings panel. This will generate a PDF file with your selected slide layout, which you can then save to your computer.
FAQ
Q: Can I print slides with different layouts on the same page?
A: No, Google Slides doesn’t support printing slides with different layouts on the same page. You’ll need to select a uniform layout for all slides in the Print settings.
Q: How can I adjust the size of the slides on the printed page?
A: While Google Slides doesn’t provide specific options to adjust slide size within the Print settings, you can modify the zoom level or scaling options in your printer’s dialog box if needed.
Q: Can I print handouts with speaker notes included?
A: Currently, Google Slides doesn’t allow printing of speaker notes along with slides in the same layout. To include speaker notes, you may need to use a different method, such as exporting your presentation to PDF and including notes manually.
Q: Why are my slides not fitting properly on the page?
A: If your slides are not fitting correctly, ensure that you have selected the appropriate layout and that your printer settings are configured correctly. Check the preview to see if adjustments are needed.