Grid view in Google Slides shows all your slides as thumbnails at once, which makes it easy to reorder, duplicate, skip, or delete several slides in one go. It is a quick overview mode, similar to Slide Sorter in PowerPoint.
Quick Answer
Open View and choose Grid view, or press Ctrl+Alt+1 (Command+Option+1 on a Mac). Click the Grid view button at the bottom-left of the filmstrip as another shortcut.
How to Display Slides as a Grid in Google Slides
- Open your presentation in Google Slides.
- Click View, then Grid view, or press Ctrl+Alt+1.
- Use the zoom slider or Ctrl and the mouse wheel to change thumbnail size, if available.
- Drag slides to reorder them, or select several with Shift or Ctrl to move, skip, or delete them together.
- Double-click a slide to open it, or choose View, Grid view again to return to the normal editor.
What You Can Do in Grid View
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Reorder slides | Drag thumbnails |
| Select many slides | Shift-click or Ctrl-click |
| Skip slides | Right-click, Skip slide |
| Delete slides | Select and press Delete |
| Open a slide | Double-click it |
Troubleshooting
- Grid view looks crowded: zoom out or reduce thumbnail size with the slider.
- The shortcut does nothing: another app may be using Ctrl+Alt+1. Use the View menu instead.
- To hide slides during a presentation, see how to skip a slide in Google Slides.
- To clean up in bulk, read how to delete several slides at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is grid view available on phones?
The mobile app shows slides differently; grid view is a desktop browser feature.
Can I present from grid view?
Yes. Click Slideshow as usual.
Does grid view change my presentation?
No. It only changes how you view the slides.
Summary
- Open View, Grid view.
- Or press Ctrl+Alt+1.
- Drag to reorder slides.
- Return to the editor when done.
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