We’re adding new controls to adjust the size and position of shapes, images, text boxes, and more in Google Slides. This builds on our launch from April, when we added guide and ruler features to give you more control over object positions and text alignment. Together these features provide precise control over slides and enable the design of more attractive and effective presentations. The new options allow users to:
You can access the new controls through:
See our Help Center for more information on how to arrange objects in Google Slides.
Launch Details
Release track:
Launching to Rapid Release, with Scheduled Release coming in two weeks
Editions:
Available to all G Suite editions
Rollout pace:
Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility)
Impact:
All end users
Action:
Change management suggested/FYI
More Information
Help Center: Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines
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- Set exact size by numeric value or percentage scale
- Adjust object position on a slide
- Rotate by flipping horizontally or vertically, or setting a precise rotation angle
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| New object size and position controls in Google Slides |
- Format menu > Format options
- Right click on object > Format options
- Select object > Format options in the toolbar
See our Help Center for more information on how to arrange objects in Google Slides.
Launch Details
Release track:
Launching to Rapid Release, with Scheduled Release coming in two weeks
Editions:
Available to all G Suite editions
Rollout pace:
Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility)
Impact:
All end users
Action:
Change management suggested/FYI
More Information
Help Center: Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines
Launch release calendar
Launch detail categories
Get these product update alerts by email
Subscribe to the RSS feed of these updates