To change Google Slides to Portrait Mode, open the presentation > click the “File” menu > “Page setup” > “Custom” > set the width to 5.63 inches and height to 10 inches > “OK”. Google Slides default orientation is Landscape (horizontal), which is ideal for projectors and screens.
However, you may need to switch to Portrait mode in certain situations, perhaps for a poster or vertical display or to use additional vertical space. Whatever the reason, changing your Google Slides presentation orientation is an easy process.
Let’s see the simple steps you need to follow for this:
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Step 1: Open the Presentation File
Go to Google Slides and open the presentation files you want to change the orientation.
Step 2: Go to File Menu
Click on “File” from the top menu bar and select “Page setup” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Select Portrait from Orientation Option
In the “Page setup” window, choose “Custom” from the dropdown. Google Slides does not have a separate Portrait preset. Select inches, then enter 5.63 for width and 10 for height. Any custom size with a smaller width than height gives you a portrait slide.
Step 4: Click on Apply
Click “OK” to save the changes. The older screenshot below shows an “Apply” button; in Google’s current Page setup instructions, the confirmation button is “OK”. Your slides will now have a portrait layout. Check the position of text and images after resizing.
That’s it! These steps will help you change the orientation of your Google Slides presentation from landscape to portrait mode.
How to Change the Google Slides to Landscape
If you want to change it back to landscape mode, simply follow the same steps as above. But in Step 3, select “Widescreen 16:9” from the size menu and click “OK”. The older screenshot below may show “Apply”. This will change your slides back to the standard widescreen size.
Google Slides Orientation: When to Use Landscape and Portrait Mode?
Landscape and portrait both have their strengths, and the right choice depends on what you’re presenting and where it will be shown. If you’re not sure which one to use, here are some things to consider:
Pros of Landscape Mode:
- It’s the most common setting and compatible with most projectors and screens.
- You get more horizontal space to work with, which is excellent for adding more information or images to specific slides.
- It’s easier to read long lines of text in landscape mode.
- Landscape mode is perfect for infographics or other text-heavy slides.
Pros of Portrait Mode:
- You get more vertical space, which can be useful for adding extra content or images.
- It’s a good option if you’re presenting on a screen with a limited width.
- It can be easier to focus on one thing at a time in portrait mode.
- Portrait mode is great for posters or presentations with a lot of visuals.
Conclusion
Changing the orientation of your Google Slides presentation is a pretty easy task. Walk through the steps above and you’ll have your slides set to portrait in under a minute. We hope this article was helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.
