How to Edit a Comment in Google Slides

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Google Slides allows real-time collaboration between multiple users. You can add comments to slides to provide feedback or ask questions. Sometimes you may need to edit or delete a comment you have added. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to edit a comment in Google Slides.

Adding Comments in Google Slides

Before editing a comment, you first need to know how to add one. Here are the steps to add a comment in Google Slides:

  1. Open the Google Slides presentation and navigate to the slide where you want to add a comment.
  2. Click on the “Add comment” icon in the toolbar. It looks like a speech bubble.
  3. A comment box will appear. Type your comment in this box.
  4. You can mention someone by typing @ followed by their email address. This will notify them about your comment.
  5. When done, click the “Comment” button below the box to post your comment.

Editing Comments in Google Slides

Once posted, you may need to edit your comment to fix a mistake or add more details. Here are the steps:

  1. Locate the comment you want to edit and hover over it.
  2. Click on the vertical ellipsis (⋮) icon. This opens further options.
  3. From the drop-down menu, select “Edit comment”.
  4. The comment box will reappear allowing you to edit the text. Make your changes.
  5. When done, click Save to update the edited comment.

So with just a few clicks, you can quickly update your comment in Google Slides.

Replying to Comments

In addition to editing, you can also reply to comments from others. To do this:

  1. Locate the comment and click it to open the thread.
  2. Click the “Reply” button below your comment.
  3. A text box will appear. Type your reply and mention users if required.
  4. Once done, click Reply again to post your response.

Replying keeps the conversation going and allows discussions within your presentation.

Deleting Comments

Sometimes you may want to permanently remove a comment. To delete:

  1. Locate the comment and hover over it.
  2. Click the vertical ellipsis icon to open further options.
  3. From the drop-down menu, select “Delete comment”.
  4. Confirm the deletion in the pop-up prompt.

The comment will then disappear from your presentation.

Note that you can only delete comments posted by you. Comments from other users can’t be deleted.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Google Slides also offers some handy keyboard shortcuts to quickly manage comments:

  • Ctrl + Alt + M (Windows) or ⌘ + Option + M (Mac): Insert a new comment
  • Ctrl + Alt + Shift + A (Windows) or ⌘ + Option + Shift + A (Mac): Open comment history

Familiarize yourself with these shortcuts to boost your productivity.

Best Practices for Commenting

Here are some tips for effectively using comments in Google Slides:

  • Be concise yet descriptive in your comments. Avoid long blocks of text.
  • Reply promptly to comments that require your input.
  • Edit comments to fix typos or add clarification.
  • Assign comments to a specific person for action items.
  • Limit tagging others unless it’s important for them to see your comment.
  • Delete irrelevant comments to reduce clutter.

Following these best practices will lead to more focused and meaningful discussions within your presentation.

Wrapping Up

Google Slides makes collaborating on presentations easy with its built-in commenting feature. You can initiate discussions on specific slides, mention collaborators to loop them in, and even assign action items. With the ability to edit, reply to, and delete comments, you can have productive conversations.

Use the steps outlined in this guide to seamlessly add, edit or remove comments in Google Slides. Familiarize yourself with the keyboard shortcuts to work more efficiently. And implement the best practices shared here for optimal outcomes.

With robust commenting capabilities directly in your presentation, Google Slides facilitates teamwork and speeds up projects requiring inputs from multiple stakeholders.

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