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Speaker notes can help you remember what to say, or they can be useful for your audience. In this guide, you will learn how to print Google Slides with notes in several ways. We will also explain how to add lines for handwritten notes, answer common questions, and help you solve problems.

Table of contents
  1. Why Print Google Slides With Notes?
  2. Step-by-Step Guide to Printing Google Slides With Notes
  3. How to Print Google Slides With Notes on the Side
  4. How to Print Google Slides With Notes Multiple Per Page
  5. How to Print Google Slides With Lines for Notes
  6. Tips for Better Results
  7. Faqs and Troubleshooting of Printing Google Slides with Notes

Why Print Google Slides With Notes?

Printing your slides with notes has many benefits:
  • Helps presenters: You can see your talking points and reminders.
  • Supports your audience: Attendees can follow along and review extra details.
  • Makes meetings and classes easier: Everyone can take notes on the handouts.
  • Good for review: Printed notes help you study or prepare for exams.

Step-by-Step Guide to Printing Google Slides With Notes

Method 1: Using Word Art (Easiest Way)

Let’s start with the basic steps. Follow these instructions to print your Google Slides with speaker notes.
  • 1. First, go to Google Slides. Open the presentation you want to print.
  • 2. Click on FileAt the top left, you will see the File menu. Click it to open more options.
  • 3. Select Print PreviewScroll down in the File menu. Find and click Print preview. The presentation will show up in a special print view mode.

google slides print preview

  • 4. Choose “1 slide with notes”At the toolbar above your slides, find the dropdown menu labeled 1 slide without notes. Click it, and select 1 slide with notes. Now, you will see your slides with each speaker note below the slide.

select slide with notes

  • 5. Following these settings to adjust print settings:
    • Page orientation (portrait or landscape)
    • Color or black and white
    • Paper size
Make sure the slides and notes look the way you want.

google slides print setting

  • 6. Print or Save as PDF
Once you are happy with the preview, click the blue Print button on the right. You can print your slides directly or choose Save as PDF if you want a digital file.
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How to Print Google Slides With Notes on the Side

Google Slides does not have a built-in option to print notes on the side of the slides. However, you can use a workaround.

Method: Export to PowerPoint

    1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
    2. Click File → Download → Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx).

download google slides as powerpoint

    1. Open the downloaded file in Microsoft PowerPoint.
    2. Go to File → Print.
    3. In print settings, select Notes Pages or the layout that shows notes on the side.

select notes pages in powerpoint

This method gives you more control over how your notes appear next to the slides.

How to Print Google Slides With Notes Multiple Per Page

Can you print notes multiple per page on Google Slides?

No. Google Slides only allows one slide with notes per page. If you want to print multiple slides per page, you need to use a workaround.

Method 1: Use PDF editor to combine pages

  • Export as PDF with notes (one per page, as above).
  • Open the PDF in a PDF editor (like Adobe Acrobat or free online pdf tools).
  • Use the PDF editor’s “combine pages” or “n-up” feature to put multiple slides on one page.

Method 2: Use PowerPoint handout layout

  • 1. Export your presentation to PowerPoint.
  • 2. Open it in PowerPoint.
  • 3. Go to File → Print.
  • 4. Choose a handout layout, such as 2 or 3 slides per page with notes.

select powerpoint handouts

How to Print Google Slides With Lines for Notes

Many teachers and presenters want to print slides with empty lines beside or below the slides. This lets the audience write their own notes.

Can you print Google Slides with lines for notes?

No. Google Slides does not have a built-in way to print slides with lines for notes. But you can create this effect manually.

Method 1: Use Google Docs to Add Lines

  • Open a new Google Doc.
  • Take screenshots of your slides, or export slides as images.

    • export-google-slides-as-image

  • Insert each slide image into the Doc.
  • Under each image, add a table with one column and several rows, or simply type several lines with underscores (__________).
  • Print the Google Doc.

Method 2: Export to PowerPoint

  • Export your Google Slides as a PowerPoint file.
  • Open in PowerPoint.
  • Use PowerPoint’s Handouts layout to print slides with lines for notes (e.g., 3 slides per page with lines).

    • print powerpoint notes with line

  • Print or save as PDF.

Tips for Better Results

  • Always preview before printing: Make sure your notes appear as you want.
  • Use landscape orientation for wider slides.
  • Check the font size: If your notes are too long, they may get cut off.
  • Save as PDF before printing: This helps avoid formatting issues.

Faqs and Troubleshooting of Printing Google Slides with Notes

Q: Why my notes do not show up when printing?

  • Make sure you selected “1 slide with notes” in print preview.
  • If exporting to PowerPoint, check that your notes are in the “Speaker notes” section, not in the slide content.

Q: Why the font is too small?

  • Edit your notes to be shorter.
  • Use fewer slides per page.
  • Try printing in landscape orientation.

Q: What if I want more layout options?

  • Export to PowerPoint for more flexible print layouts.
  • Use a PDF editor to customize your handouts.

Q: Can I print only the notes, without slides?

No, Google Slides does not offer this feature directly. You can manually copy and paste notes into a Google Doc to print.

Q: Can I print slides with notes on my phone?

Mobile browsers do not show the full print options. Use a computer for the best results.

💬 Conclusion:

Printing Google Slides with notes is very useful for presentations, meetings, and studying. While Google Slides offers a simple way to print slides with notes, there are some limits. If you need more options, like printing multiple slides per page or adding lines for notes, export your slides to PowerPoint or use other tools.

Always preview your printout, and choose the layout that works best for you and your audience. With these steps and tips, you can create perfect handouts every time. Good luck with your next presentation!

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