How To Make Google Slides Play Automatically

Welcome to this friendly guide on how to set up an auto-play feature in your Google Slides presentation. With just a few simple steps, you'll be able to make your slides play automatically, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for your audience.

In today's digital age, presentations play a significant role in various aspects of life. Whether you're a student, a professional, or a business owner, delivering a captivating and smooth presentation is essential. By enabling auto-play in Google Slides, you can effortlessly control the pace and timing of your slides, creating a seamless flow of information for your viewers.

So, let's dive into the step-by-step process of setting up auto-play in Google Slides.

Setting up Auto-Play in Slideshow Mode:

To begin, open your Google Slides presentation and enter "Slideshow" mode by clicking on the "Present" button located at the top-right corner of the screen. This allows you to view your presentation as your audience would.

Once you're in Slideshow mode, click the three-dot menu located at the top-right corner of the screen. A dropdown menu will appear, and from there, select "Autoplay." This action activates the auto-play feature for your presentation.

Choosing Slide Timing for Auto-Play:

After selecting "Autoplay," you'll have the option to choose a specific time for each slide to play automatically. This feature allows you to control the pace and timing of your presentation, ensuring that each slide appears for the desired duration.

To adjust the timings, click on the "Autoplay timings" option located at the top-right corner of the screen. A sidebar will appear, displaying the slide timings for each slide in seconds. Take your time to adjust the timings as per your preferences, making sure each slide is given enough time for the audience to absorb the information.

Initiating Auto-Play:

Once you've set up the timings for your slides, simply press the "play" button located at the bottom-left corner of the screen. Your presentation will start playing automatically, progressing through each slide until reaching the last one. Sit back and watch as your slides seamlessly transition, capturing your audience's attention.

Quick Shortcut: Ctrl + F5:

An alternative way to switch into Slideshow mode with auto-play enabled is by using a keyboard shortcut. Press Ctrl + F5 simultaneously, and your presentation will automatically change into Slideshow mode, ready for auto-play. This shortcut can save you time and make your presentation setup more efficient.

Auto-playing from "Publish to the Web":

If you want to enable auto-play for a published version of your presentation, follow these steps:

a. Navigate to the "File" tab located at the top-left corner of the screen and select "Share" from the dropdown menu.

b. A dialogue box will appear, displaying various sharing options. Click on "Publish to the web" to proceed.

c. In the "Link" tab of the dialogue box, check the box next to "start slideshow as soon as player loads." This ensures that your presentation starts playing automatically when accessed through the published link.

d. Additionally, you can select specific timing options for each slide under the "Auto-advance slides" menu. This allows you to customize the auto-play timings for your published presentation.

e. Finally, click the "Publish" button to generate the link for your auto-advancing slideshow. Share this link with your audience, and they will experience your presentation in auto-play mode.

Auto-Advancing Videos in Google Slides:

If you have videos embedded in your presentation, you can make them auto-advance as well. Follow these steps:

a. Right-click on the video you want to auto-advance and select "Format options" from the dropdown menu.

b. In the sidebar that appears, navigate to the "Autoplay" section.

c. Check the box next to "Play (automatically)" to enable auto-advancing for your video.

d. With this feature enabled, the video will automatically play when the slide appears in the presentation, eliminating the need for manual intervention.

Congratulations! You've learned how to make your Google Slides presentations play automatically. By following these simple steps, you can create a seamless and engaging experience for your audience. Auto-play in Google Slides allows you to control the pace and timing of your presentation, ensuring that every slide and video appears at the right moment.

Now, you can confidently deliver your presentations, knowing that the auto-play feature will captivate your viewers from start to finish. Enjoy presenting with ease and leave a lasting impression with your seamless and engaging Google Slides presentations.