Set an Image as a Background in Google Slides (in One Easy Step!)
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This is, hands-down, the most incredible slides update ever! We now have the ability to set an image as a background in Google Slides…in just ONE step!
Can you believe it??
Because honestly, it was a bit of a process before: go to Slide, choose Background, click to upload an image, then find that image…too many clicks!
But this has all changed with the latest update to Google Slides…
Set an Image as a Background in Google Slides
With the update, we can now add a background image just by clicking and dragging it over the slide!
Let’s try it right now…
Open a new Google Slide and click Command + A to select all the textboxes, then delete them:
Next, find an image you would like to set as the background of your slide. If you would like the image to fill the slide, it should be set to a 16:9 ratio.
Click and drag the image over the slide to embed it in the background. Be sure the slide is is highlighted with a blue border…otherwise it will be just added as a regular image (which, by the way, is another great shortcut for uploading images instantly).
It works best if you drag the image near the borders of the slide, rather than the center:
Then release the image and it will be set at the background instantly!
And that’s it! So simple, but SUCH an incredible timesaver!
I hope these quick steps on how to set an image as a background in Google Slides will save you so much time in the future!
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Kristen Beakey
I’m an elementary math coach with a passion for sharing beautiful, streamlined solutions to save teachers time. Ladybug’s Teacher Files has been a work of love since 2010. Filled with organization, time-saving ideas, and make and take tech tutorials…I strive to save you time in all aspects of your teaching!