You will learn how to work with Google Slides, a cloud-based presentation program. There are two ways to create Google Slides: you can log into Chrome and open your Google Drive apps from the waffle. From here, you can select Slides and begin authoring a presentation. Alternatively, you can go to your Google Drive and select "New." You can choose a Slides file type and begin working.

No matter which method you choose, your file will be saved in your Google Drive. After creating your Slides, you'll want to name it something easy to recognize so you can retrieve it from your Drive later. The document will save automatically and continuously as you work. Then, you can organize it by filing it using the file folder icon at the top of your screen. You can choose the precise location where you'd like to store your Slides presentation.

The editing tools in Slides are similar to the tools available in other presentation products, but the online nature of Slides allows for some other powerful functions as well. Because Slides are part of a cloud-based suite of products, digital copies can be easily created from the File menu. Slides can also be shared with others for viewing or contributing purposes. The email feature in the File menu allows the author to quickly email a link to the Slides directly within the presentation. The download option allows users to obtain a file containing the Slides. Downloads can be saved in PDF format, Microsoft image files, and other formats to suit your needs.

Google Slides can even be accessed and edited offline. Use the "Make Available Offline" feature to create desktop versions of your file. The next time you access the internet, your file will sync to the cloud, and your offline updates will appear on your online Google Slides. To learn more about this process, run a search for "Make Available Offline" in Google Slides. Simplify your workflow and increase productivity with Google Slides.