Check out the Introduction to Dashboards article to understand the basics of working with widgets.
The Google Slide Widget provides a visual way to organize your presentations and make collaboration easier. Here’s everything you need to know to get started:
Details | Answers |
Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Guests: View only presentations. General Access: Can view and add presentations. Solution Creators: Manage embed settings for widgets. |
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What is the Google Slide Widget?
The Google Slide Widget allows you to embed Google Slides into your project dashboards. This makes it easy to access and collaborate on presentations while working on related tasks.
Key Features
Embed any Google Slides presentation using its shared link.
Collaborate in real time without switching between platforms.
Present key data and visual content alongside other project elements.
Objectives & Key Results solution template. Drop in a key sales presentation, company overview deck, or pitch deck for easy editing.
How to Set Up the Google Slide Widget
Step-by-Step Guide
Get the Embed Link:
Open your Google Slides presentation.
Click on the "Share" button.
Ensure link-sharing permissions are appropriately set:
Viewer. The Google Slides will be read-only
Commenter. Members will be able to comment on the embedded slides
Editor. Members will be able to make changes to the slides
Add the Widget to Your Dashboard:
Open the dashboard where you want to add the presentation.
Select the “+ Add Widget” option.
Configure the Widget:
Choose “Google Slides” as the widget type.
Paste the copied link into the “Embed URL” field.
Save the widget.
Manage Permissions:
Ensure that all intended collaborators have the necessary access to the Google Slides file.
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
1. Departmental Collaboration
Scenario: The Sales team needs to align on a pitch deck for an upcoming client meeting.
Solution: Embed the pitch deck into the dashboard to ensure the team can quickly access, review, and edit it together.
2. Project Showcases
Scenario: The Product Development team is preparing a project showcase presentation.
Solution: Add the Google Slides Widget to the project dashboard so all team members can update slides and keep them aligned with project progress.
3. Training and Onboarding
Scenario: The HR team needs to share a training presentation with new hires.
Solution: Embed the training slides into a shared workspace, ensuring easy access for all trainees.