How to Delete a Slide in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you delete a slide in Google Slides?
In the panel on the left, click the slide and press Delete or Backspace. To delete several at once, hold Shift and click them first. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then D X.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Slide › Delete Slide. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcut
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Delete the selected slides | Delete or Backspace | Delete or Backspace |
Select the slide in the panel on the left first.
These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension. To see Google's full list, press Ctrl + / (⌘ + / on Mac) in Google Slides.
The PowerPoint-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Slides presentation.
- In the panel on the left, click the slide you want to remove.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). PowerPoint-style key-tips appear.
- Press D, then X. ShortieCuts runs “Delete Slide”.
When the ALT route helps: Delete already works on its own. Alt, D, X is handy if you use ShortieCuts' other slide commands: it sits beside Alt, D, D (duplicate) and Alt, D, S (skip), so the set is easy to remember.
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt ADH | Distribute Objects |
| Alt NV | Insert a Video |
| Alt GS | Slide Size |
| Alt SC | Present (Slideshow)Built-in: Ctrl + F5 |
| Alt HAC | Align TextBuilt-in: Ctrl + Shift + E |
| Alt ACH | Center on Page |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to delete a slide in Google Slides?
Delete the selected slides: Delete or Backspace on Windows and Mac. Select the slide in the panel on the left first. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + D + X work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + D + X there won't delete a slide. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then D, then X, and ShortieCuts runs its "Delete Slide" command.
How do I delete a slide in Google Slides on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: Delete or Backspace (Delete the selected slides). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then D, then X.
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.