How to Edit Text Boxes in Google Slides

Last Updated: February 20, 2021

This guide explains how to edit a text box in Google Slides. This tutorial is helpful for anyone who doesn't know how to use Google Slides or is just starting to use it as a beginner.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:
Using the Left Click Method

1
Hover your mouse above the text you want to edit.
2
Left-click using your mouse or touchpad.

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3
Make the necessary text changes. You can also use the arrow keys to move where your "typing line" is to type letters at different places.
4
Press Esc to exit the text box and stop the editing process. This step is really important if you don't want to accidentally edit your text box. Alternatively, you can also click somewhere your text doesn't cover on the slide to exit the text box.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:
Using the Selection Method

1
Left-click and hold near the text box.
2
Drag your mouse while still holding down the left-click mouse button. There should be a blue box that appears and you want to have the text box be somewhere inside the blue box.
- The text box does not need to be completely surrounded by this blue box. As long as a tiny bit of it is inside the blue box, the text box will be selected.
3
Make the necessary text changes. You can also use the arrow keys to move where your "typing line" is to type letters at different places.
4
Press Esc to exit the text box and stop the editing process. This step is really important if you don't want to accidentally edit your text box. Alternatively, you can also click somewhere your text doesn't cover on the slide to exit the text box.

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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:
Using the Right Click Method

1
Hover your mouse above the text you want to edit.
2
Right-click using your mouse or touchpad.
3
Make the necessary text changes. You can also use the arrow keys to move where your "typing line" is to type letters at different places.
4
Press Esc to exit the text box and stop the editing process. This step is really important if you don't want to accidentally edit your text box. Alternatively, you can also click somewhere your text doesn't cover on the slide to exit the text box.

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