How to Easily Add or Change Fonts in Google Slides for a Professional Look

Fonts play a big role in how your Google Slides look. Using the wrong font can make your slides appear messy and unprofessional, even if your content is strong. It’s easy to overlook this small detail, but it can affect how your audience perceives your message.

The good news is that changing fonts in Google Slides is simple once you know how. With just a few clicks, you can update font styles, colors, and sizes to make every slide look polished. In this guide, we’ll walk you step by step through all the ways to customize your fonts for a clean, professional presentation.

How to Change a Font in Google Slides

Changing the font in Google Slides is simple. Fonts help your text look clear and match the style of your presentation. You can pick a font that makes your slides easier to read or more visually appealing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open your presentation and go to the slide where you want to change the font.

2. Select the text box that contains the text you want to change. Click inside the box to highlight the text.

3. Click the font menu in the toolbar at the top. This menu shows the current font name.

4. Scroll through the list or type the font name to find the one you want. Click the font to apply it to your text.

5.   Adjust the style by using the small arrow next to the font name. Here you can choose bold, italic, or other available styles for that font.

Changing fonts is quick and helps make your presentation look organized and professional. Play with different fonts until your slides match the look you want.

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How to Change the Font Color in Google Slides

Changing font color in Google Slides is similar to adjusting text color in other tools, like Microsoft Word. This familiarity makes it easy to customize your slides and highlight key points.

Step 1: Select Your Text

Click on the text box containing the words you want to change. Then, click and drag over the specific text or press Ctrl + A (or Cmd + A on Mac) to select all text within the box.

Step 2: Open the Font Color Menu

In the toolbar at the top, find the letter "A" icon with a color bar underneath it. Click this icon to open the font color menu.

Step 3: Choose Your Color

•  Preset colors: Google Slides shows a set of default colors. Click any color to apply it to your selected text.

•  Color picker: For more options, click “Custom.” Use the color wheel or sliders to pick the shade you want.

•  Hex code entry: If you know the exact hex code, enter it in the box to match a specific color.

Once you select a color, it applies immediately. You can always repeat these steps to try different colors until your text looks the way you want.

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How to Change the Font Size in Google Slides

Changing the font size in Google Slides is simple. If you have used programs like Microsoft Word, the process will feel familiar. Adjusting text size can make your slides easier to read and help important points stand out.

Step 1: Select the Text

Click on the text box containing the words you want to change. Highlight the specific text, or select all the text in the box if you want to change it at once.

Step 2: Open the Font Size Menu

At the top of the screen, find the toolbar. Look for the box that shows the current font size. Click on it to open a drop-down menu.

Step 3: Choose a Font Size

You have three ways to adjust the size:

1.   Pick from the list – Click a number in the drop-down menu.

2.   Type a custom size – Enter any number you want and press Enter.

3.   Use the plus or minus buttons – Click the small “A+” to increase the size or “A-” to decrease it.

Step 4: Check the Slide

After changing the size, look at your slide. Make sure the text fits well and is easy to read. Adjust again if needed.

Changing font size is a quick way to improve your slides. Small adjustments can make your presentation look neat and organized.

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How to Change All the Fonts of the Presentation

Changing fonts in a presentation, one slide at a time, can take a lot of effort. Using master slides allows you to update all fonts at once, saving time and keeping your slides consistent. This method works for both titles and body text throughout the presentation.

Step 1: Open the Master Slides

Go to the View menu and edit the theme. Where you can edit the layout and style for all slides.

Step 2: Select the Text Boxes

Click on the text box you want to change. The top text box usually controls the font for slide titles. The lower text boxes control the font for body content. Make sure to select each type to update it.

Step 3: Change the Fonts

With a text box selected, choose a new font from the font menu. Repeat this for all relevant text boxes. Each change will apply to all slides that use the same layout.

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How to Get and Add More Fonts in Google Slides

Google Slides comes with a set of default fonts. Sometimes, these may not fit the style of your presentation. Luckily, you can add more fonts from Google’s library to make your slides look exactly how you want. This guide will show you how.

Step 1: Select the Text

Start by clicking on the text box where you want to change the font. Highlight the text you want to edit. If you want to apply a font to the whole slide, select all the text in the box.

Step 2: Access the Font Menu

At the top of the screen, find the toolbar. Click the drop-down menu that shows the current font. This menu lists some of the fonts available by default.

Step 3: Open More Fonts

At the top of the font list, click “More fonts.” A new window will open with a larger selection of Google Fonts.

Step 4: Search and Add Fonts

In the “More fonts” window, you can search for fonts by name. You can also browse by categories like handwriting, serif, or sans serif. To add a font, simply click on it. The font will now appear in your font drop-down list for easy access.

Step 5: Remove Fonts

If you no longer want a font in your list, return to the “More fonts” window. Click on the font again to deselect it. This will remove it from your drop-down menu.

Important Note

Only Google Fonts are supported in Google Slides. Fonts installed on your computer cannot be added directly to Slides.

Read also: How to Add, Copy, and Delete Text Boxes in Google Slides Easily

Conclusion: 

Mastering fonts in Google Slides can make a big difference in how your presentation looks. By changing font styles, colors, and sizes, you can create slides that are easy to read and visually appealing. Using master slides and adding fonts from Google’s library helps keep your presentation consistent and professional. With these simple steps, you can make every slide look polished and ready to impress your audience.

FAQs:

Can I add my own font to Google Slides?

Google Slides does not let you upload custom fonts directly. You can choose from the fonts in the “More fonts” menu. If you need a font that is not available, you can create the text in another program and insert it as an image.

How do I change the default font in Google Sheets?

Open Google Sheets and go to Format → Theme → Customize. From there, select the font you want and apply it. This will change the default font for all new sheets using that theme.

How do you change the default font in PowerPoint?

In PowerPoint, go to View → Slide Master. Select the main slide at the top, then choose your preferred font for titles and body text. All slides using that master will now use your chosen font.

Step 4: Exit the Master Slides

Once you have updated all fonts, click Close Master View. All slides in the presentation will now show the new fonts.

Using master slides ensures that your presentation looks uniform and professional without the need to edit each slide separately.