How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you change the slide size in Google Slides?
Click File › Page setup, open the size list, and choose Standard (4:3), Widescreen (16:9), Widescreen (16:10) or Custom. Then click OK. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then G S.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Design › Slide Size / Page Setup. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Using the Menus
- Click File › Page setup.
- Click the down arrow to open the size list.
- Choose Standard (4:3), Widescreen (16:9) or Widescreen (16:10). For Custom, enter a size in inches, centimeters, points or pixels.
- Click OK.
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 S. ShortieCuts runs “Slide Size / Page Setup”.
| Keys | Also in ShortieCuts |
|---|---|
| Alt FT | Page SetupFile key-tips |
When the ALT route helps: PowerPoint keeps Slide Size on its Design tab (Alt, G), so ShortieCuts puts it there too: Alt, G, S opens Google's Page setup.
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt HI | New SlideBuilt-in: Ctrl + M |
| Alt AOR | Bring to FrontBuilt-in: Ctrl + Shift + Up arrow |
| Alt NX | Insert a Text Box |
| Alt NA | Add Animation |
| Alt H4 | StrikethroughBuilt-in: Alt + Shift + 5 |
| Alt DD | Duplicate SlideBuilt-in: Ctrl + D |
FAQ
Is there a keyboard shortcut to change the slide size in Google Slides?
Google's keyboard shortcut list for Google Slides doesn't include one. Click File › Page setup, open the size list, and choose Standard (4:3), Widescreen (16:9), Widescreen (16:10) or Custom. Then click OK. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then G, then S.
Does Alt + G + S work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + G + S there won't change the slide size. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then G, then S, and ShortieCuts runs its "Slide Size / Page Setup" command.
How do I change the slide size 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 S.
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.