If you frequently work with complex Google Slides presentations, grouping objects is a game-changer for keeping your design elements neatly organized. Here's a straightforward guide to grouping shapes, images, and text boxes together.
Why Group Objects?
Grouping lets you treat multiple items as a single unit. This means you can move, resize, or apply formatting to an entire set of objects at once—without accidentally misaligning them. It's especially useful for diagrams, infographics, and multi-layered layouts.
Step-by-Step: How to Group on Google Slides
- Select the objects you want to group. Hold
Ctrl(Windows) orCmd(Mac) and click each item. Alternatively, click and drag a selection box around them. - Right-click any selected object and choose Group > Group from the menu. Or use the keyboard shortcut
Ctrl+Alt+G(Windows) /Cmd+Option+G(Mac). - To ungroup, right-click the group and select Ungroup, or use
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+G(Windows) /Cmd+Option+Shift+G(Mac).
Pro Tips
- Grouping is non-destructive—you can always ungroup and edit individual items later.
- Use groups to maintain alignment when duplicating complex layouts.
- For nested groups (groups within groups), ungroup multiple times until you reach the element you need.
With this simple technique, you'll build cleaner, more professional presentations in no time.