How to Copy a Slide in Google Slides: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to duplicate, copy, and paste a slide in Google Slides using simple, step-by-step methods. This guide covers desktop shortcuts, right-click options, toolbar methods, and mobile steps for Android and iPhone. Whether you want to copy slides within the same presentation or move them to another deck without losing formatting, this blog explains every method clearly and quickly.

Introduction

Struggling to reuse a great slide in your Google Slides deck can cost you time and sanity. You don’t want to rebuild layout, text, and design from scratch every time, especially when deadlines loom. That’s why learning how to duplicate, copy, and paste slides matters — whether you’re on Windows, Mac, Android, or iPhone. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each method step by step so you can save time and stay focused on your message.

We’ll cover simple slide duplication on desktops using right-click menus, the toolbar, and keyboard shortcuts, then show you how to replicate slides on mobile apps like Android and iPhone/iPad. You’ll also learn how to copy and paste slides anywhere in your deck without losing formatting or design. By the end, you’ll master quick slide reuse across all your devices.

How To Duplicate A Slide in Google Slides on Windows/Mac?

Below are the following ways on how to duplicate a slide in Google Slides in Mac or Windows:

1. Using the right-click option
2. Using Toolbar
3. Using the Keyboard Shortcut

Method 1: Using Right-click option

You can duplicate a slide in Google Slides using the right-click option by following these steps: 

1. Go to your browser and visit Google Slides.
2. Open your Google Slides presentation.
3. Click on the slide that you want to duplicate and right-click on it.
4. You will see a whole menu appear in front of you.
5. Click on the “Duplicate Slide” option to see the same slide below the previous one.
6. If you wish to duplicate multiple slides, hold down the CTRL/CMD key and select the slides you wish to duplicate.
7. Right-click and select the “Duplicate Slides” option.
8. You can also copy the slide and paste it anywhere in your presentation. For that, select the slide you want to duplicate, right-click, and select the “Copy” option.
9. Select the slide after which you want to paste the copied slide.
10. Right-click on that slide and go to the “Paste” option.

Method 2: Using Toolbar

To duplicate a slide in Google Slides, you can also use the toolbar.

1. Go to your browser and visit Google Slides.
2. Open your Google Slides presentation from the list of presentations.
3. Select the slide that you wish to replicate.
4. Go to the “Slide” tab.
5. Select the “Duplicate Slide” option.

Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

To duplicate a slide in Google Slides using keyboard shortcuts, follow these steps: 

1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Select the slide you want to duplicate.
3. Use the keyboard shortcut: CTRL/CMD+D to duplicate the slide.
4. You can duplicate multiple slides at once, too. By holding down the CTRL/CMD key, select the slides you want to duplicate. Use CTRL/CMD + D to duplicate them.
5. If you wish to copy the slide and paste it elsewhere in your presentation, you can select the slide you wish to copy with the shortcut – CTRL/CMD+C and copy the slide in Google Slides.
6. Go to the slide after which you want to paste the slide. Press CTRL/CMD + V to paste the slide.

READ MORE: How To Move A Slide In Google Slides

How To Duplicate a Slide in the Google Slides App On Android?

You can duplicate a slide in Google Slides on the Android app with the steps below: 

1. On your Android device, go to the Google Slides app and open your presentation.
2. At the bottom, you will find the slides of your presentation.
3. Touch and hold the slide you wish to duplicate.
4. You will see the “Copy” option in the top-right corner of your screen.
5. Touch and hold down the slide, after which you want to paste the slide.
6. Go to the three dots on the top-right corner of your screen and click on “Paste”.
7. If you wish to copy multiple slides, just select all the slides you wish to copy and repeat the above steps.

How Do You Duplicate A Slide in Google Slides on iPhone/iPad?

Below are the steps on how to copy and paste a slide in Google Slides on iPhone/iPad:

1. Open the Google Slides app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Browse your presentation from the list of presentations.
3. From the bottom, touch and hold down the slide you wish to duplicate/copy.
4. Tap the “Copy” option from the top.
5. Go to the slide after which you want to paste the copied slide.
6. Touch and hold down the slide, and from the three dots at the top, go to the “Paste” option. 

How To Copy An Entire Google Slides Presentation (Step-by-Step Guide)

Method 1: Make a Copy (Best & Easiest Way)

• Step 1: Open Your Presentation: Go to Google Slides and open the presentation you want to copy.
• Step 2: Click on File: From the top-left menu, click File.
• Step 3: Select Make a copy → Entire presentation: A dropdown menu will appear.
  • Click Make a copy, then choose Entire presentation.
• Step 4: Rename the Copy: A pop-up window will appear.
  • Enter a new file name
  • Choose the folder in Google Drive
  • Click Make a copy

Done! Your full presentation is now duplicated, and you can edit it without affecting the original file.

Method 2: Copy to Another Google Account

If you want to copy the presentation to another account:

• Option A: Share & Make a Copy
  • Click Share (top-right corner)
  • Enter the second Google account email
  • Give Editor access
  • Open the file from that account
  • Go to File → Make a copy
• Option B: Download & Re-Upload
  • Click File → Download → Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)
  • Log in to the other account
  • Upload the file to Google Drive
  • Open it with Google Slides

Method 3: Duplicate from Google Drive (Without Opening It)

• Step 1: Go to Google Drive: Open your Drive where the presentation is stored.
• Step 2: Right-Click the File: Find the Slides file and right-click on it.
• Step 3: Click Make a copy. A duplicate file will instantly appear.
• Step 4: Rename It: Right-click the copied file → Click Rename

Pro Tip: If you’re using templates regularly, always duplicate the file first before editing. This keeps your original master presentation safe and reusable.

How To Make a Copy of Google Slides Using URL

What Is a Force Copy Link?

A force copy link is a special URL that automatically prompts users to make their own copy of your presentation instead of editing the original.
It’s commonly used when sharing templates in Google Slides to keep the master file safe.

Step-by-Step: How to Force Make a Copy in Google Slides

• Step 1: Open Your File
  • Open your presentation in Google Slides.
• Step 2: Click Share
  • Top right corner → Click Share
  • Set access to: Anyone with the link – Viewer
  • Click Copy link
• Step 3: Edit the Link
  • Your link will look like: …/edit?usp=sharing
  • Replace it with: /copy
  • Final format: …/copy
• Step 4: Share the New Link
• When someone clicks it:
• They see “Make a copy.”
• It saves to their Google Drive
• Your original file stays untouched

If you’re sharing templates, you can also explore our ready-to-use Google Slides templates designed for easy force-copy sharing and quick presentation creation.

Conclusion

Since you now know how to copy a slide in Google Slides, you can duplicate any slide and paste it anywhere in your presentation. The duplicate option is one of the most helpful options in Google Slides, whether you are creating a presentation for school, college, or work, and it makes the job easy and quick. Following the above methods, you can duplicate a slide effortlessly and maintain consistency throughout the presentation. 

You will find all the information required to duplicate a slide on PC, Android, or iPhone/iPad in the article above. And to get more such shortcuts, tips, and tricks regarding the Google Slides function, keep reading our articles!

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