How To Select Multiple Slides in Google Slides? [Quick Guide]

You’re missing out on efficiency if you don’t know about selecting multiple slides. It speeds up the process, whether you want to add transitions, delete slides, or tweak designs in one go.

It also ensures easy tackling of large presentations. You can save time with mouse actions and keyboard shortcuts to enhance overall workflow. In this article, I’ll discuss different ways to do it on a desktop and phone.

So, if you want to equip yourself with this helpful skill, read along.

Selecting Multiple Slides on Desktop

A keyboard shortcut is the fastest and most straightforward method to make changes. There are different commands for Windows and Mac users that I’ll discuss in this section.

Windows Shortcuts:

• Ctrl + Click: Using this command, you can select non-continuous slides placed anywhere in your presentation. Press and hold Ctrl and left-click your desired slides for selection.
• Ctrl + A: This is the easiest command to select all slides at once. Press Ctrl + A to make your selection easier for bulk changes.
• Shift + Arrow Keys: This command is useful when you want to select continuous slides in a presentation. Press and hold the Shift key and use the arrow keys to select slides in your desired direction.

Mac Shortcuts:

• Command + Click: This command is useful when you want to select slides in a random order. Press and hold Command and left-click on your desired slides for selection.
• Command + A: When you want to select all the slides in your presentation for once, use the Command + A function.
• Shift + Arrow Keys: Press and hold the Shift key and use the arrow keys to select slides in your desired direction. Shift + arrows keys are useful when selecting slides placed in a sequence.

Selecting Multiple Slides on Google Slides Mobile App

We often take our work home, especially before an important presentation. Using the Google Slides mobile app comes in handy when you want to edit on the go.

You can select multiple slides in your Android as well as iPhone in just a few steps. Follow the corresponding steps:

Steps for Android Users:

1. Open the Slides app.
2. Tap the first slide in the presentation.
3. From the appeared options, select “Edit Slide”.
4. Tap and hold on to the first slide on the bottom.
5. Now you can select your desired slides.
6. Once selected, perform the desired action.

Steps for iPhone Users:

1. Open your Google Slides app.
2. Open slides in a slide view.
3. Touch and hold one slide in the navigator.
4. Tap the other slides you want to select with another finger.

How To Copy, Paste, or Delete Multiple Slides?

Selecting slides enables bulk actions like copy-paste and deleting. It saves time and also lets you make quick changes, even if you are in the middle of a meeting.

So, here’s how you can perform these actions:

1. Copy Pasting Multiple Slides

You can copy-paste multiple slides either using the Edit tool or using keyboard shortcuts. However, to perform any of these actions, you’ll be required to select multiple slides. So do that first and follow the below steps:

1. Go to Edit from the menu bar and select your desired action.
2. You can also select slides and right-click for your desired action.

You can also use the Edit tool to duplicate a slide or simply press Ctrl + D. These commands help efficient duplication of slides and are less time-consuming.

2. Deleting Multiple Slides

Deleting unwanted slides can help you get rid of clutter and also give structure to your presentation. However, deleting slides one by one can be time-consuming and leave you exhausted.

Therefore, here’s a simple way to delete multiple slides at once:

• Select the slides you want to remove.
• Press the Delete key from your keyboard or right-click and choose Delete slides.
• You can also go to the Edit menu and select Delete.

Benefits of Selecting Multiple Slides

Apart from efficiency and saving time, there are several advantages of selecting more than one slide at once. It allows you to make bulk changes and edit designs quickly or arrange your slides in a specific order.

Here are some other ways in which selecting multiple slides can help you:

• Consistent Formatting: You can apply the same format to all selected slides.
• Bulk Editing: Make changes in all the selected slides in one go.
• Reordering Slides: Quickly rearrange slides for efficiency, even during a meeting.
• Template Application: Apply consistent templates to all the selected slides together.

Wrap Up!

By following these tips, you can transform your presentations in no time, the way you want. I hope these small tips help you the next time you’re creating an important presentation.