# how to change layers on google slides

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1. [Intro] How to Change Layers in Google Slides
   - body: Learn how to move objects forward or backward in Google Slides to create the perfect layout. These steps will guide you through changing the order of layers, ensuring your elements are arranged exactly as you want them.
   - voiceover: This guide provides a detailed walkthrough for changing the layering of objects in Google Slides. Follow these steps to reposition images, shapes, text boxes, and other elements on your slides.
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1. step_01 [image] - Open your preferred web browser and navigate to Google Slides. Open the presentation where you want to change the layers.
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   - description: Open Google Slides
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   - voiceover: Open your preferred web browser and navigate to Google Slides. Open the presentation where you want to change the layers.
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2. step_02 [image] - Click on the object you want to reposition. This can be an image, shape, text box, or any other element on the slide.
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   - description: Select the Slide
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   - voiceover: Click on the object you want to reposition. This can be an image, shape, text box, or any other element on the slide.
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3. step_03 [image] - With the object selected, look at the top menu bar and click on 'Arrange.' This menu contains options for aligning and distributing objects, as well as changing their order.
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   - description: Click on the Object
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   - voiceover: With the object selected, look at the top menu bar and click on 'Arrange.' This menu contains options for aligning and distributing objects, as well as changing their order.
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4. step_04 [image] - In the Arrange menu, hover over 'Order.' This will open a submenu with options to change the object's layering.
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   - description: Open the Arrange Menu
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   - voiceover: In the Arrange menu, hover over 'Order.' This will open a submenu with options to change the object's layering.
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5. step_05 [image] - Click "Bring to front" to place the object above all elements. Use "Bring forward" to move it up one layer at a time.
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   - description: Select Order
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   - voiceover: Click 'Bring to front' to place the object above all elements. Use 'Bring forward' to move it up one layer at a time.
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6. step_06 [image] - Here we can see that our Text box Appears in Front. 
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   - description: Bring to Front
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   - voiceover: Here we can see that our Text box Appears in Front.
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7. step_07 [image] - Going back to Arrange Menu. 
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   - description: Bring Forward
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   - voiceover: Going back to Arrange Menu.
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8. step_08 [image] - Click "Send to back" to place the object at the lowest layer. Use "Send backward" to move it down one layer at a time.
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   - description: Send Backward
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   - voiceover: Click 'Send to back' to place the object at the lowest layer. Use 'Send backward' to move it down one layer at a time.
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9. step_09 [image] - Review your slide to ensure the elements are layered correctly. Adjust as necessary by repeating the previous steps.
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   - description: Check the Order
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   - voiceover: Review your slide to ensure the elements are layered correctly. Adjust as necessary by repeating the previous steps.
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11. [Outro] Final Adjustments
   - body: After changing the layers of your elements, you can make any final adjustments to ensure your slide layout looks perfect. Move objects slightly if needed and preview your presentation.
   - voiceover: Ensure all elements are layered as desired. You can now continue editing your presentation or save and exit.
   - audio: https://cdn.layerpath.com/cm6jao3nc0004ju0cgnmqyz10/cm8dyb22q0001l10dqz2yyd45/cm8dyk7wk00010cju2f2l4ajg.mp3
   - voice: 21m00Tcm4TlvDq8ikWAM

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