Google Slides allows you to easily create presentations, slideshows, and more. But have you ever wondered how to embed something in your Google Slides presentation? What can you do with it? Google Slides has a lot of features that allow you to customize how your slideshow looks, but if you want to embed something in there, here’s what you need to know.
How To Embed Something In Google Slides
Embedding is a great feature for creating presentations that you want to look professional. However, there are some things to keep in mind before embedding anything into your slideshow.
Here’s how to embed something in Google Slides:
- Click on the Locker icon at the top right of your screen (see below).
- Click on the “Embed” button and select “Insert” under the “Insert into Presentation” tab (see below).
- Select where you want your link to appear and click the “OK” button (see below). This will take you back to your slideshow and it will now be embedded with your link (see below). You can also click on “Preview” from this page and see how it looks when embedded. It will look like this:
- To remove or change what is embedded, simply click on the “Remove” button (see below).
How To Embed A Youtube Video
YouTube videos are a great way to start off your slideshow. You can choose from any YouTube video and then embed it in your presentation. Here’s how:
- Open the video you want to embed into your Google Slides presentation.
- Click on the Share button near the top right corner of the video.
- Choose “Embed” from the options that appear in the pop-up box.
- Copy and paste the embed code into your slide or presenter notes by clicking on “Paste.” It will appear below where you copied it from in your browser window.
- Now you can embed the video in your slide by clicking on the “Embed” button at the top right of your screen. Your video will now appear in your presentation (see below).
- To remove or change what is embedded, simply click on the “Remove” button (see below).
Embedding An Image From The Internet
Google Slides makes it easy to embed images and videos from the internet. All you need is a Google account and an internet connection, which are both available for free. To embed an image, simply follow these steps:
- Open the Google Slides presentation that you want to embed
- Click on the Insert tab at the top of your screen
- Select Images
- Locate the image on your computer or online that you want to insert into your slideshow
- Click on Insert Image or Video button and then Save as Image or Video; this will save your file with a specific name
- Once that’s done, click on the Share button in the toolbar at the top of your screen and select Publish Presentation as Image or Video
- Wait for a few seconds for it to load, then click Embed; this will take you back to Google Slides where you can edit what’s in this new image
- To change what’s in the image, simply click on the Edit button in the toolbar at the top of your screen
Embedding An Image From Your Computer’s Hard Drive
To embed an image from your computer’s hard drive, follow these steps:
- Open Google Slides and create a presentation
- Click on the Insert tab on the top ribbon.
- Just under the “Insert” option, click on “Picture.”
- Select one of your images from your computer’s hard drive and then click “Insert.”
- That’s it! The picture should now be embedded in your slideshow.
Embedding Text And A Hyperlink In Google Slides
To embed text in your slideshow, simply highlight the text you want to include and click on insert. This will bring up a pop-up window that will allow you to insert it into your slide presentation. You can also add a hyperlink by clicking on the link icon on the right side of the text box.
Customizing Your Slides
Customizing your slides is important if you want your presentation to look great. However, there are some things to keep in mind before customizing your slides.
Here is how to customize your slides:
- Click on the Locker icon at the top right of your screen (see below).
- Click on the “Customize” button and select “Design” under the “Design” tab (see below). This will take you back to your slideshow and it will now be customized with a new background image or color scheme (see below). You can also click on “Preview” from this page and see how it looks when customized. It will look like this:
- To remove or change what is customized, simply click on the “Remove” button (see below).
Customizing Your Text Within The Slide Step By Step Process
- Click on the Locker icon at the top right of your screen (see below).
- Click on “Text” under the “Insert into Presentation” tab (see below). This will take you back to your slideshow and it will now be customized using your text.
- To remove or change what is customized, simply click on the “Remove” button (see below).
How To Add A Video In Google Slides?
Adding a video to your presentation is similar to adding an image, but there are some different steps involved. Google Slides has a lot of features that allow you to customize how your slideshow looks, but if you want to embed something in there, here is what you need to know:
- Click on the Locker icon at the top right of your screen (see below).
- Click on “Media” under the “Insert into Presentation” tab (see below).
- Select where you want your video to appear and click the “OK” button (see below). This will take you back to your slideshow and it will now be embedded with your video (see below). You can also click on “Preview” from this page and see how it looks when embedded. It will look like this:
- To remove or change what is embedded, simply click on the “Remove” button (see below).
Conclusion
When you have the right tools, like Google Slides, it’s easy to create engaging presentations that engage your audience.
The best way to start is to make sure your audience knows what to expect. In this guide, we’ve shown you how to embed a YouTube video, an image from the internet, or an image from your computer’s hard drive into a Google Slides presentation.
The next step is to decide what you want to do with your presentation. Do you want to talk about a specific topic? Make a list of questions? Or do you want to share some interesting facts? It’s up to you.
Finally, make sure everything is ready to go with the right tools before you start giving your presentation.