# how to group text boxes in google slides

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1. [Intro] How to Group Text Boxes in Google Slides
   - body: Follow these step-by-step instructions to group text boxes in Google Slides. Grouping text boxes allows you to manage multiple text boxes as a single unit, making it easier to move or format them collectively.
   - voiceover: This guide provides a step-by-step process to group multiple text boxes in Google Slides, making it easier to manage and move them collectively. Follow these steps to efficiently group your text boxes and streamline your presentation editing.
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1. step_01 [image] - Open Your Presentation
Go to Google Slides and open your file.
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   - description: Select Text Boxes
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   - voiceover: Go to Google Slides and open your file.
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2. step_02 [image] - Select multiple text boxes by holding Shift and clicking each one.
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   - description: Verify Grouping
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   - voiceover: Hold the Shift key and click each text box you want to group.
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3. step_03 [image] - Right-click inside your text box.
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   - description: Ungroup if Needed
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   - voiceover: Right-click inside any of the selected text boxes.
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4. step_04 [image] - Click over Group to group your text box.
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   - voiceover: Click on 'Group' from the context menu to group your selected text boxes.
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5. step_05 [image] - Here we have our text boxes grouped with each other.
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   - voiceover: Your selected text boxes are now grouped together, allowing you to move and format them collectively.
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7. [Outro] All Done 👍
   - body: Now that you know how to group text boxes, try experimenting with other formatting options in Google Slides to enhance your presentations.
   - voiceover: To make a box transparent in Google Slides, continue by selecting your grouped text boxes and adjusting the transparency settings in the format options.
   - audio: https://cdn.layerpath.com/cm6jao3nc0004ju0cgnmqyz10/cm8l8eh5h000alg0czua3kgti/cm8l8rd7i00090cifgl1pe6c5.mp3
   - voice: 21m00Tcm4TlvDq8ikWAM

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