Google Slides is a powerful tool for creating impressive presentations. One of the many features it offers is the ability to zoom in and out, providing a more detailed view or a broader perspective on your slides. In this guide, we will teach you how to zoom out on Google Slides on a Chromebook.
Step 1: Opening Google Slides
First and foremost, navigate to Google Slides. You can do this by opening your Google Drive, clicking on ‘New’ on the left-hand side of the screen, then selecting ‘Google Slides’. Alternatively, you can go directly to the Google Slides website.
Step 2: Opening your Presentation
Open the presentation you want to zoom out of by double-clicking on the file in your Google Drive or by clicking on ‘Open a file’ if you’re using the Google Slides website and navigating to the specific file.
Step 3: Zooming Out
Once your presentation is open, locate the zoom controls. These can be found in the toolbar at the top of the page.
If you’re using a Chromebook, you won’t be able to use the zoom slider that’s typically available in the bottom-right corner of the screen on other devices. Instead, you’ll need to use the ‘View’ option in the top menu.
To zoom out on your presentation, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the ‘View’ option in the top menu.
- Hover over ‘Zoom’ in the dropdown menu that appears.
- Select ‘Zoom out’ from the cascading menu.
You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl and – (minus) to zoom out quickly.
Keep in mind that zooming out will affect all slides in your presentation. If you want to zoom out on a specific slide, you’ll need to select it before using the zoom out function.
Conclusion
That’s it! Now you know how to zoom out on Google Slides on a Chromebook. Despite the absence of a zoom slider, the process is straightforward and quick. Remember, using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl and – can save you time and make the process even faster. Happy presenting!
