March 24, 2025
Google Slides introduces proportional scaling for objects to maintain visual clarity
Update
[May 7, 2025] We have rolled this feature back while we evaluate performance and quality. We will provide an update with new rollout information for Rapid & Scheduled Release domains when possible.
[May 1, 2025] We have changed the rollout timelines for this feature. Please see below for more details.
[April 9, 2025] We have changed the rollout timelines for this feature. Please see below for more details.
What’s changing
When multiple objects are selected in Google Slides, resizing your selection will now scale everything proportionally and maintain visual clarity. This ensures fonts, borders, shadows, and other attributes scale seamlessly and eliminates the hassle of adjusting elements individually.
In addition, we’re making it easier to select specific items on slides with many overlapping objects. When hovering over an object, users will now see an outline appear, making it easier to select objects that are layered.
Who’s impacted
End users
Why you’d use it
This update helps you spend less time getting objects to fit on a slide with proportional scaling.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: Please note these features will work while you are in edit mode in Slides, not when you are presenting them. In addition, proportional scaling will only apply to object groups and selections of multiple objects using the corner handles (side handles will still function as they do today). Additionally, an object selection can be scaled by using the format options sidebar resize controls.Visit the Help Center to learn more about inserting and arranging text, shapes, diagrams, and lines.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on TBD
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on TBD
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts