Share Google Slides in Presentation Mode

How to Send Google Slides in Presentation Mode

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June 9, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to share a Google Slides link that opens directly in presentation mode.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to send a Google Slides link that automatically opens in presentation mode for the viewer. By replacing /edit with /present in the shareable URL, recipients see a clean, full-screen slideshow without any editing interface.

Steps

Open your presentation in Google Slides.
Click Share in the top-right corner.
Make sure the viewer has access, or change General access to Anyone with the link if needed.
Click Copy link — a confirmation "Link copied" message will appear.
Paste the link somewhere editable, such as a Google Doc or Notepad.
Change /edit at the end of the link to /present, then copy the updated presentation mode link.
Send the updated link to your viewer — once opened, it will launch automatically in presentation mode.

📌 Why this matters

Sharing a Google Slides link that opens directly in presentation mode removes friction for your audience by eliminating the editing interface. Instead of asking viewers to manually start the slideshow, the /present URL parameter delivers a polished, full-screen experience the moment they click. This technique is especially valuable for sales decks, client proposals, and onboarding materials where first impressions matter. It requires no additional tools — just a simple URL edit that ensures every viewer sees your slides exactly as intended.

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