See Who Edited What in Google Slides

How to See Who Typed What in Google Slides

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to track edits and identify contributors in Google Slides.

Quick summary

Google Slides stores a version history that lets you see every edit alongside the editor's name and timestamp. You can access this history in seconds using the built-in version history icon in the toolbar.

Steps

Open your presentation in Google Slides.
Click the small clock with a counter-clockwise arrow icon in the toolbar to open the Version history panel.
In the right side panel, review older versions of the Google Slides file — each entry displays the editor's name along with the date and time of the edit.

📌 Why this matters

Google Slides is widely used for team collaboration, but knowing who made specific changes is critical for accountability and content accuracy. The built-in version history feature lets teams instantly identify which contributor typed or edited content, complete with timestamps. This eliminates guesswork during reviews, audits, or handoffs, making Google Slides a more transparent collaboration tool. For teams managing shared presentations, mastering version history is essential to maintaining editorial control.

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