How to generate a Web Slides presentation from Google Docs

How to quickly turn a document in Google Docs into a Web Slides presentation

John

Oct 1, 2024

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Step 1: Install the Slides Generator Add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace

See How to install the Google Workspace Marketplace Add-on for how to do this.

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Step 2: Access the Doc Setup User Guide

The Doc Setup User Guide shows how to set up your document for converting Google Docs to Google Slides.

After clicking the link above, click Make a copy.

How to Make a Copy

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Step 3: Generate your presentation

In Google Docs, click Extensions > Slides Generator - Convert Docs to Slides > Present as Web Slides.

Present as Web Slides Slides Extensions Menu

Alternatively, click the Slides Generator icon in the right hand side panel.

Slides Generator Google Workspace Add-on Sidebar Icon

If you can't see the icon, click the Show side panel icon on the bottom right of the screen to display it.

Show Side Panel

Click PRESENT AS WEB SLIDES.

Convert to Google Slides Button

Click AGREE AND PROCEED.

Once it's done, you'll see a presentation link. Click the link to open the presentation in a new tab.

Presenting as Web Slides requires signing in with your Google account. Once you sign in, you will be redirected to your presentation.

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