Step 7: Create Hyperlinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt is time to add hyperlinks to your presentation slides. Transform your clickable buttons into transparent shapes so users can easily navigate your interactive deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can create transparent shapes by clicking on shapes<\/em>, choosing the same shape, and applying the transparent <\/em>fill color. Place the transparent shapes over your clickable buttons. This process makes editing hyperlinks easier, allowing users to spot the clickable button.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo create a hyperlink, right-click the transparent shape button, and select Link. <\/em>After which, choose slides in the presentation <\/em>to link them to a particular slide in your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDo this for all clickable buttons so they can link to a specific slide in your presentation. Also, remember to create a clickable button that can hyperlink to your main menu slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 Tips on How to Create Interactive Presentations in Google Slides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Here are additional tips to help you create an interactive Google Slides presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Menu Slide Should Be Effective<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nYour interactive presentation can succeed with an effective main menu slide. An effective main menu slide is visually attractive, with a proper layout, and is easy to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your main menu should indicate the different sections of your presentation. The overall structure of your presentation and the arrangement of clickable buttons are understandable and positioned logically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visually Engaging Presentation<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nAudiences are generally visual. This means that they are easily attracted to anything that looks pleasing. Your presentation needs to be visually attractive and engaging for them to appreciate your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be best if you put a lot of effort into making each of your slides aesthetically beautiful and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simple Navigation<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nAn effective presentation has organized content, making it easier to hyperlink into your presentation’s different slides or sections. Avoid going through all the slides just to get back to slide 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is best to create clickable section buttons on all your slides. One necessary clickable button to add to each of your slides is a link to your home page or main menu page. From the main menu slide, you can then jump to another section of your interactive presentation without boring your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provide Signposts<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nA signpost helps you and your audience track where you are currently in the presentation. A signpost can be clickable buttons on both sides of each slide indicating a link to return to the previous slide or move forward to the next slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Positioning Buttons Strategically<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nYou may follow the Western convention of reading from left to right. This means you position the forward or next <\/em>button at the bottom right side of the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou may also position the back or previous<\/em> button at the lower left side of the slide. Be consistent when applying these conventions all over your presentation to avoid confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you have been so used to creating read-only slide presentations, you should level up and try making interactive Google Slides presentations. Discussed above are the steps and best practices for creating interactive presentations that you can apply to your next presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep practicing how to create interactive presentations. It will make your presentation stand out and be memorable for you and your audience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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