How to Change the Theme in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you change the theme in Google Slides?
Click Slide › Change theme at the top, then click the theme you want in the panel on the right. To use a theme from another presentation, click Import theme at the bottom right of that panel. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then G H.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Design › Theme. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Using the Menus
- At the top, click Slide › Change theme.
- On the right, click the theme you want.
To change the theme's colors, click Slide › Edit theme, then Colors.
Google's keyboard shortcut list for Google Slides has no shortcut for this.
The PowerPoint-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Slides presentation.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). PowerPoint-style key-tips appear.
- Press G, then H. ShortieCuts runs “Theme”.
| Keys | Also in ShortieCuts |
|---|---|
| Alt DC | Change ThemeSlide key-tips |
| Alt DE | Edit ThemeSlide key-tips |
When the ALT route helps: Themes live on PowerPoint's Design tab (Alt, G), so ShortieCuts keeps them under the same letter: Alt, G, H opens Google's themes panel.
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt HL | Change Layout |
| Alt ACH | Center on Page |
| Alt NSN | Slide Numbers |
| Alt WN | Speaker NotesBuilt-in: Ctrl + Alt + Shift + S |
| Alt HR | Find and ReplaceBuilt-in: Ctrl + H |
| Alt HI | New SlideBuilt-in: Ctrl + M |
FAQ
Is there a keyboard shortcut to change the theme in Google Slides?
Google's keyboard shortcut list for Google Slides doesn't include one. Click Slide › Change theme at the top, then click the theme you want in the panel on the right. To use a theme from another presentation, click Import theme at the bottom right of that panel. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then G, then H.
Does Alt + G + H work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + G + H there won't change the theme. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then G, then H, and ShortieCuts runs its "Theme" command.
How do I change the theme in Google Slides on a Mac?
The steps above work the same way on a Mac. With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then G, then H.
Is ShortieCuts free?
ShortieCuts has a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed. After the trial, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year.