Effective Text Design for Google Slides

A great presentation relies on clear, structured text, yet many slides suffer from poor readability and design choices. This course focuses exclusively on transforming your textual content into a powerful communication asset. By the end of this course, you will move beyond basic text entry and master the advanced formatting, layout, and visual hierarchy techniques necessary to craft persuasive and professional Google Slides presentations that keep your audience engaged. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamentals of typographic choice, contrast, and visual hierarchy for slide design. * Master text formatting tools, including lists, tables, and custom spacing, to structure complex information clearly. * Apply presentation themes and slide masters consistently to ensure uniform text styles across large decks. * Configure text boxes and shapes effectively for optimal placement and readability on various screen sizes. * Practice using accessibility guidelines to ensure high contrast and readable font sizes for all viewers. * Design compelling title slides and use speaker notes efficiently to support your delivery without cluttering the main content. The course begins by establishing foundational design principles for readability before diving into practical application of every text feature available in Google Slides. Each section includes written exercises to reinforce formatting techniques. This course is designed for absolute beginners who have basic familiarity with the Google Slides interface but want to significantly improve their text design skills. No prior graphic design experience is required. Start reading today and learn how to make every word count in your next presentation.