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Click the Slides icon
Click the Slides icon in the Google apps menu to open the application.
How to make Google Slides vertical
Discover how to tailor your presentation layouts to any size with the custom slide dimensions feature in Google Slides. This guide walks you through accessing the Page Setup menu, switching to custom dimensions, and defining your exact width and height. By following these steps, you will easily adapt your slides for unique print formats, mobile screens, or specialized display requirements.
Operations
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Click the Pre build presentation template
Click "Any presentation" template in the top gallery to start a new presentation or open a blank presentation.
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Click the File menu
Click the File menu in the top toolbar to open the dropdown options.
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Click the Page setup option
Click the "Page setup" option near the bottom of the File menu to adjust your presentation's dimensions.
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Click the Page setup dropdown
Click the dropdown menu in the Page setup modal to view available aspect ratios.
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Select the Custom option
Click the "Custom" option in the dropdown menu to define specific dimensions for your slides.
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Click the unit dropdown
Click the unit dropdown menu in the Page setup modal to select a different measurement unit before set the layout.
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Select the measurement unit option
Click the Inches option in the measurement unit dropdown menu within the Page setup dialog.
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Enter vertical dimensions
Make the width smaller than the height.For example:Width: 7.5 inchesHeight: 10 inchesYou can also use 21 cm × 29.7 cm for A4 portrait.
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Click the Apply button
Click the Apply button in the Page setup modal to save your new dimensions.
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See the result
Your slides will now be vertical instead of horizontal.
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