Unveiling the Hidden Feature: Printing Google Slides with Comments

Google Slides: A Hidden Feature You Need to Know About

Google Slides is a powerful tool for creating presentations, but it holds a hidden feature that many users overlook: the ability to print slides with comments. Whether you’re sharing feedback, collaborating with others, or simply want to keep track of notes during your presentation, printing Google Slides with comments can enhance your workflow and ensure that no important detail is missed. In this article, we’ll delve into how to print Google Slides with comments, step-by-step, and explore troubleshooting tips to ensure the process goes smoothly.

Why Print Google Slides with Comments?

Printing Google Slides with comments is especially useful for:

• Collaboration: When working with a team, comments help you track feedback and suggestions directly on the slide.
• Reviewing presentations: If you’re reviewing slides and need to keep notes or feedback on paper, printing with comments makes it easy to see everything in one place.
• Maintaining records: Printing with comments allows you to keep a physical record of edits and discussions related to each slide.

How to Print Google Slides with Comments

While Google Slides doesn’t make this feature obvious, the process is simple once you know where to look. Follow these steps to print your slides with comments:

Step 1: Open Your Google Slides Presentation

Start by opening the Google Slides presentation that contains the comments you want to print. If you haven’t already added comments, go ahead and do that before proceeding.

Step 2: Open the Print Settings

Click on the File menu at the top left of your screen and select Print. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac) to open the print dialog.

Step 3: Choose the Print Layout

In the print settings window, locate the Layout dropdown menu. Select 1 slide with notes or 1 slide with comment from the options, depending on how you’d like to display the comments alongside the slides. This option will allow the comments to appear as small callouts next to the slides when printed.

Step 4: Adjust Print Settings

Before printing, you can adjust the following settings:

• Slides per page: You can choose how many slides appear on each page. Printing one slide per page ensures that the comments are legible.
• Color or Black & White: You can choose whether to print in color or black and white, depending on your needs.
• Paper size: Adjust the paper size to match your printing needs.

Step 5: Print Your Slides with Comments

Once you’re satisfied with your print settings, click on the Print button to start printing your slides with comments. If you want to save it as a PDF instead, select Save as PDF in the destination section.

Common Troubleshooting Tips

Sometimes, things don’t go as planned. If you run into issues printing Google Slides with comments, here are some troubleshooting tips to help resolve the most common problems:

Issue 1: Comments Not Appearing

If you’ve followed the steps and your comments aren’t showing up, try the following:

• Check your view settings: Make sure the comments are visible in your Google Slides document before printing. Click on the Comments button in the top right to reveal any hidden comments.
• Try a different layout: Sometimes, certain layouts may not display comments correctly. Experiment with different print layout settings to find one that works.
• Refresh your browser: Refreshing the page can help ensure that all changes and comments are up to date.

Issue 2: Layout Problems

If the layout of your printed slides doesn’t look right, try adjusting the Slides per page setting or changing the paper size. Also, make sure you’re using the correct layout option that includes comments.

Issue 3: Printer Compatibility

If you’re having issues with the actual printing process, ensure that your printer drivers are up-to-date and that your printer is connected properly. Try printing from a different browser or computer if problems persist.

Alternatives to Printing Google Slides with Comments

While printing slides with comments is a great option for many, it’s not the only way to share feedback. Here are a few alternative methods to consider:

• Share the document digitally: Instead of printing, you can share the Google Slides link directly with collaborators. They can view the slides and comments online.
• Export to PDF: Export your Google Slides presentation as a PDF and share it with others. You can also select the option to include comments when exporting to a PDF.
• Use Google Docs: For detailed feedback, copy your Google Slides into a Google Docs document and add comments there, where they can be easily edited and tracked.

Conclusion

Printing Google Slides with comments may not be immediately obvious, but once you know how to access this hidden feature, it can be an invaluable tool for collaboration, review, and record-keeping. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can print your slides along with any comments or feedback, ensuring that nothing gets lost in the process. Whether you’re working on a team project, preparing for a presentation, or simply archiving your work, this feature can streamline your workflow and make reviewing your slides much easier.

For further details on working with Google Slides, check out this help article. If you’re looking for more advanced features, visit the official Google Slides support page for additional resources.

This article is in the category Guides & Tutorials and created by SlidesGuide Team