As someone who frequently uses Google Slides for presentations, I have often found myself in need of accessing speaker notes while presenting. Unfortunately, this feature is not as straightforward as it seems. The mobile app version doesn’t seem to show the speaker notes right away, unlike the desktop (web) version.
In this blog post, I will guide you through the steps to see speaker notes on the Google Slides app. This guide can be applied to the Android and iOS apps.
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How to see the speaker note on Google Slides mobile app
1. Open the Google Slides app on your phone.

2. Open the presentation document.

3. Tap on a slide and hit Edit slide.

4. Go to the three-dot menu from the top right corner.

5. Tap on Show speaker notes.

6. The note will appear

FAQ
How to see speaker notes on the Google Slides app while presenting?

Yes, you can, but only when presenting it to an online meeting like Google Meet. To do that, open the presentation document on your phone, tap the play icon, and select Present to a meeting, enter the meeting ID, and hit Join. You will see the slide as well as the speaker notes.
How do you see presenter notes in Google Slides iOS?
To view and edit presenter notes in Google Slides on an iPad or iPhone, tap on the slide for which you wish to view the speaker notes. Touch the notes icon next to the slide number to view and edit notes.
Can viewers see speaker notes in Google Slides?
No, viewers cannot see speaker notes in Google Slides. Speaker notes are private and only visible to the presenter