How to Share Google Slides in Presentation Mode

Sharing Google Slides directly in presentation mode allows your audience to view your slides seamlessly without needing to click through menus or distractions.

This feature is perfect for sending a polished, professional presentation link to viewers who can jump straight into the slideshow mode.

Here’s how you can easily set up and share Google Slides in presentation mode.

How to Share Google Slides in Presentation Mode: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open Your Google Slides Presentation

Start by opening the Google Slides presentation you want to share.

Make sure all the slides are ready and in the correct order, as your audience will see them directly in presentation mode.

Step 2: Modify the URL to Presentation Mode

Once your presentation is open, go to the address bar and locate the URL. At the end of the URL, you’ll see “/edit” or “/view.”

Replace this with “/present” to enable presentation mode. For example, if your link ends in /edit, change it to /present so that it automatically opens in slideshow view.

Step 3: Copy and Share the Modified Link

After updating the URL, copy the modified link by selecting the entire URL and pressing “Ctrl + C” (or “Cmd + C” on Mac).

You can now share this link with anyone via email, chat, or social media. When they click the link, it will open directly in presentation mode, giving them an uninterrupted slideshow experience.

Step 4: Adjust Link Sharing Settings (Optional)

If you’re sharing the link outside your organization, make sure you adjust the sharing settings to "Anyone with the link can view."

Go to the “Share” button in the top right corner, click “Get Link,” and set it to “Viewer” access to ensure everyone can open the presentation.

Step 5: Test the Link Before Sending

To ensure everything works smoothly, paste the modified link into a new browser tab and confirm it opens in presentation mode.

This step ensures your viewers will see the presentation as intended without any issues.

Now that you can share Google Slides in presentation mode, explore how to make your slides play automatically without clicking to ensure a seamless presentation flow.

Conclusion

Sharing Google Slides in presentation mode provides a polished, distraction-free viewing experience.

By adjusting the URL and link settings, you can ensure that your audience accesses your slides directly in slideshow mode, making it perfect for remote meetings, virtual conferences, or email presentations.

FAQs can come handy!

Can I change slides remotely if shared in presentation mode?

No, the presentation link opens in slideshow view only, so viewers control slide navigation on their end.

Can I share Google Slides in presentation mode with editing access?

No, sharing in presentation mode only allows view access. To edit, share the original link without modifying it to “/present.”

Will the presentation mode link update if I make changes to the slides?

Yes, any changes saved to the original Google Slides file will reflect in the shared presentation mode link automatically.