Google Enhances Slides with Professional Templates
Google has announced a significant update to Google Slides, introducing a new collection of professionally designed templates. The enhancement, which began rolling out this week, aims to cater to a wide range of users across business, education, and collaborative environments.
The update is particularly noteworthy for users transitioning from Microsoft PowerPoint to Google Slides, as it seeks to simplify the migration process. The new templates offer a variety of options, including designs for sales pitches, product roadmaps, lesson plans, and book reports. Additionally, users will find templates tailored for workshop facilitation and team games, all designed to boost collaboration and improve presentation quality.
Accessing these new templates is straightforward. Users can find them via the top toolbar or by navigating to “Insert > Templates” within Google Slides. The update provides flexibility, allowing users to insert individual slides or entire template sets for a cohesive presentation look.
The rollout of these new features is gradual, with Google expecting full availability by the end of November. Both personal Gmail users and those with paid Workspace accounts will have access to the new templates. However, it’s important to note that the feature is currently limited to users with their language settings set to “English (United States).”
This update represents Google’s ongoing efforts to enhance its productivity suite and provide users with tools that rival those of competitors. As the rollout continues, users can expect to see these new templates appearing in their Google Slides interface, offering fresh design options for their presentations.