How to Do Columns in Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Do Columns in Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hey! So, guess what? You want to learn how to do columns in Google Slides, huh? That’s kinda awesome! But also a littttle bit scary. I mean, who even knows what a column is, right? It’s just some fancy word for “let’s make stuff look neat-ish.” Well don’t worry! I’m here to help you through this wild ride of clicking buttons and possibly throwing your laptop out the window. Trust me; it’ll be fun!

Step 1: Open Google Slides

Okay, first things first. You gotta open Google Slides. That makes sense, right? Just go to your browser thingy (you know, Chrome or Safari or whatever) and type in slides.google.com. But if you’re like me, you might accidentally end up on a halfway funny cat video instead. Focus! We need slides not cats.

Step 2: Pick Your Presentation

Now that you’re on Google Slides and not watching cats do backflips…Choose the presentation you wanna add columns to. You know, that one where you promised your teacher you’d make something “super creative.” Cough cough!

Step 3: Make a Text Box

Alrighty then! Next up is making a text box because we’re going to need somewhere to put our words. Click on that square with the letter “T” inside it – it looks like it’s ready for an exciting workout session called typing!

But wait! Don’t start typing yet! You gotta click and drag it around like you’re trying to tame a wild animal – get it where you want it on the slide.

Step 4: Duplicate That Text Box

Guess what? We need more of those text boxes because one box is lonelier than my sock drawer! Right-click on your new text box and select “Duplicate.” Or just press Ctrl+D (or Command+D for all my Apple peeps). Suddenly you’ve got two text boxes like magic. Now you can pretend you’re multiplying rabbits—just with more words!

Step 5: Resize Your Text Boxes

Now comes the part where we make those boxes look all fancy-pants. Click and drag the edges of each text box until they fit perfectly side by side like best buddies at a pizza party. Or like peanut butter and jelly—whichever floats your boat.

Step 6: Add Your Columns

Now we’re getting into the good stuff! Start typing away in each of those shiny new text boxes as if you’re writing out the recipe for world domination—kidding! Just type whatever nonsense you want, like “Why pineapple belongs on pizza” or “How many times can I procrastinate?”

But remember to keep it short so readers don’t accidentally fall asleep. Zzz…

Step 7: Pretty It Up

Here comes the fun part – let’s make these columns pretty so they don’t look boring like oatmeal without sugar! Change colors, play with fonts (not too crazy though), or throw in some images if you’re feeling spicy! Just remember; no one likes a cluttered slide unless it’s full of kittens.

FAQ Section

Question: How do I even get started with Google Slides?
Answer: Just jump online and type slides.google.com like your life depends on it!

Question: Can I use columns for pictures too?
Answer: Totally!! Just repeat steps but toss some pictures in there instead of dialogues about food!

Question: What if I mess up everything?
Answer: Just breathe… or scream into a pillow… then hit Ctrl+Z (or Command+Z) and undo it all!

Question: Can I add animations?
Answer: Yup!!! Make your columns dance if ya wanna…but try not to freak out people when they show up at their desks.

Question: Is there an easier way than doing steps?
Answer: Sadly nooo… Unless someone invents “Column Magic” anytime soon.

Question: Will my teacher understand my creative chaos?
Answer: Probably not at first but give ’em time. And maybe throw in some sparkly things just in case.

Question: Can I throw this presentation out if it’s terrible?
Answer: Noooo!!! Don’t do that!! Just save it for later when you’re feeling brave enough to fix it!

So there ya go! Now you’re ready to conquer columns in Google Slides like a pro—or at least sort of like one! Good luck making presentations that won’t put people to sleep faster than midnight math homework.