Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Citations in Google Slides

Step 1: Open Your Google Slides Presentation

Go to Google Slides, and open the presentation you want to add citations to. You can also start a new one by typing slide.new in your browser.

Step 2: Choose Where to Place the Citation

Decide where the citation will appear:

• Below a quote or image on a slide, or

• On a dedicated slide at the end labeled “References” or “Works Cited.”

Step 3: Add a Text Box for the Citation

• Click on Insert > Text box.

• Click and drag on the slide to create a text box.

Step 4: Type Your Citation in the Correct Format

• Type the citation manually in APA, MLA, or any required format.
• Example (APA style):

  Smith, J. (2020). The Future of Technology. Tech Publishing.

You can also use Google Scholar to copy citations in various formats:

• Go to scholar.google.com.
• Search for the source, click the quote symbol below the title, and copy the preferred citation format.

Step 5: Format the Citation Text

• Make the font smaller (e.g., 10 or 11 pt) to fit neatly.
• Italicize titles if required.

• Align the citation properly (usually left-aligned or centered for a references slide).

Step 6: Add Hyperlinks if Citing a Website

• Highlight the URL or text, then click the Insert link icon (🔗) or press Ctrl+K (Cmd+K).
• Paste the source URL and click Apply.

Conclusion

Adding citations in Google Slides is essential to acknowledge your sources and enhance your presentation's credibility.

Whether it's a quote, image, or research data, proper citations show professionalism and integrity.

Use the above steps to easily insert citations in your slides with correct formatting.

FAQs can take you forward!

Is there a built-in citation tool in Google Slides?

No, Google Slides does not have a built-in citation tool. You need to add citations manually using text boxes.

Can I copy citations from Google Docs to Google Slides?

Yes! If you've used the citation tool in Google Docs, you can copy and paste the formatted citation into a text box in Google Slides.

Do I need to cite images in Google Slides?

Yes. If you're using images from the web or external sources, you must provide proper attribution or citation under the image or in a references slide.