Create a new file. Choose + in Slides to create a file.
If you're in Google Drive, click + New in the top left corner, then choose the arrow to the right of Google Slides. You can start with either a Blank presentation or From a Template.
Our latest branded presentation deck for [your company’s name here] is available here [link to file in Drive].
Import a file. In Drive, click New, then File Upload. Find the correct file in your computer and add it to Drive.
Once that's done, choose Show file location. Right-click the file and choose Open with, then choose Google Slides.
To rename your presentation, go to Untitled presentation in the upper left and type in a new filename.
Click on + in the upper left corner to add a slide to the deck. Click the down arrow to choose the new slide’s layout.
To add images, click Insert > Image. You have the option to insert videos, shapes, tables, charts and diagrams. You can also insert a chart from a Sheets file.
Click Insert > Text box to add text. You can change the font and size using the formatting bar.
Below the slide, you can add your talking points in Speaker Notes. As you present, your Speaker Notes will be shown in a separate window.
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