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    How To Outline Text In Google Slides In Few Simple Clicks

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    January 24th, 2025

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    Outlining the text written in Google Slides could be an time saing factor, here is an complete blog to help you do so.

    Adding outlines to text in Google Slides can make your presentation text stand out and improve readability. While it might seem like a complex task, Google Slides offers a straightforward way to outline text in just a few simple clicks, allowing you to create visually appealing slides with ease.

    How to outline text in google slides in few simple clicks

    Step 1: Add Your Text:

    Open your Google Slides presentation. Click on the slide where you want to add outlined text. Click on the "Text box" icon in the toolbar or go to Insert > Text box. Click and drag to create a text box. Type in your desired text.
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    Step 2: Duplicate the Text:

    With the text box selected, right-click (or Ctrl-click) and choose "Duplicate" to create a copy of the text box with the same content.
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    Step 3: Adjust Colors:

    Select the top text box (the duplicate) by clicking on it. Change the text color to the color you want for the outline. This should be a color that contrasts well with the background.
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    Step 4: Add Shadow:

    • With the top text box still selected, click on the "Format options" icon (paint roller) that appears when you click on the text box or go to Format > Format options.
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    • In the Format options panel, navigate to the "Text box" section.
    • Increase the "Shadow" value to create a larger shadow. This will give the appearance of an outline around the text.
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    Step 5: Fine-Tuning:

    Play around with the shadow settings and colors until you achieve the desired outlined text effect. You might need to adjust the shadow color, distance, and blur to get the best result.
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    Conclusion:

    In just a few simple clicks, you can enhance the appearance of text in your Google Slides presentations by adding outlines. This feature allows you to make your text stand out and improve readability, making your presentations more engaging and professional. Experiment with different outline colors and thickness to find the style that best suits your presentation design. With Google Slides' intuitive interface, creating visually stunning slides has never been easier.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Can I outline text in Google Slides using different colors?

    Yes, Google Slides allows you to outline text using a variety of colors. You can choose from the available color options to customize the outline of your text to match your presentation design.

    Will outlining text in Google Slides affect the font style or size?

    No, outlining text in Google Slides does not affect the font style or size. You can freely apply outlines to text while retaining its original formatting, ensuring consistency throughout your presentation.

    Can I adjust the thickness of the outline for text in Google Slides?

    Yes, Google Slides offers options to adjust the thickness of the outline for text. You can choose from various outline thickness settings to achieve the desired visual effect for your text.

    Will outlining text in Google Slides increase the file size of my presentation?

    Outlining text in Google Slides typically does not significantly increase the file size of your presentation. Since outlines are applied as a styling feature rather than adding additional elements, they have minimal impact on the overall file size.
     
     

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