How to Group Objects in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you group objects in Google Slides?
Select the objects and press Ctrl + Alt + G (⌘ + Option + G on Mac), or click Arrange › Group. To ungroup, press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G (⌘ + Option + Shift + G). With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then H G G.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Home › Group. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcuts
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Ctrl+Alt+G | ⌘+Option+G |
| Ungroup | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+G | ⌘+Option+Shift+G |
These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension. To see Google's full list, press Ctrl + / (⌘ + / on Mac) in Google Slides.
Using the Menus
- Select the objects you want to lock together.
- At the top, click Arrange › Group.
The PowerPoint-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Slides presentation.
- Select the objects you want to group.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). PowerPoint-style key-tips appear.
- Press H, G, then G. ShortieCuts runs “Group”.
| Keys | Also in ShortieCuts |
|---|---|
| Alt HGU | UngroupHome key-tips |
| Alt AG | GroupArrange key-tips |
| Alt AU | UngroupArrange key-tips |
When the ALT route helps: PowerPoint users group with Alt, H, G, G (Home › Arrange › Group) and ungroup with Alt, H, G, U. ShortieCuts accepts the same letters, so the habit carries over to Google Slides.
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt HI | New SlideBuilt-in: Ctrl + M |
| Alt NX | Insert a Text Box |
| Alt GS | Slide Size |
| Alt KT | Add Transition |
| Alt HU | Bullet PointsBuilt-in: Ctrl + Shift + 8 |
| Alt DD | Duplicate SlideBuilt-in: Ctrl + D |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to group objects in Google Slides?
Group: Ctrl + Alt + G on Windows; ⌘ + Option + G on Mac. Ungroup: Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G on Windows; ⌘ + Option + Shift + G on Mac. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + H + G + G work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + H + G + G there won't group objects. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then H, then G, then G, and ShortieCuts runs its "Group" command.
How do I group objects in Google Slides on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: ⌘ + Option + G (Group). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then H, then G, then G.
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.