How to Make Google Slides Letter Size

Updated on:

May 4, 2026

By:

Use this interactive demo to learn how to resize your Google Slides to letter size (8.5 x 11).

Quick summary

Changing your Google Slides presentation to letter size (8.5 x 11 inches) takes just two steps via the Page setup dialog. This is the fastest way to format slides for printing or sharing as standard US letter documents.

Steps

Click File in the top menu, then select Page setup.
In the Page setup dialog box, set the slide size to Custom, adjust the dimensions to 8.5 x 11 inches for letter size, then click Apply to save the changes.
Your slide size is now set to letter size.

📌 Why this matters

Setting Google Slides to letter size (8.5 x 11 inches) is essential when you need presentations that print correctly on standard US paper or align with document formatting requirements. By using the Page setup Custom dimensions option, users can instantly reformat any slide deck without rebuilding layouts. This is a critical workflow for educators, business professionals, and anyone producing print-ready slide documents. Getting the slide dimensions right the first time prevents misaligned prints and wasted paper.

Your product deserves an interactive demo

Start free

How to Connect Slides in Google Slides

How to Comment on a Slide in Google Slides

How to Do Small Bullet Points in Google Slides