How to Comment on a Slide in Google Slides

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May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add and post comments on a Google Slides presentation.

Quick summary

Adding a comment in Google Slides lets collaborators leave feedback directly on a slide without altering the content. Select any slide element, click the Comment icon in the toolbar, type your note, and post it in seconds.

Steps

Select the text, image, shape, or slide area you want to comment on.
In the top toolbar, click the Comment icon.
Type your comment in the comment box.
Click Comment to post it.
Your comment is now added to the slide.

📌 Why this matters

Commenting in Google Slides is essential for real-time collaboration, allowing teams to give and receive feedback directly on presentation content without editing the slides themselves. This feature streamlines the review process by keeping all notes contextual and visible to every collaborator with access. For distributed or remote teams, inline comments eliminate lengthy email threads and keep feedback organized alongside the relevant slide element. Mastering Google Slides comments helps teams move faster from draft to final presentation.

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