How to Draw on Google Slides

If you want to add shapes, annotations, or freehand drawings, learning how to draw on Google Slides helps you make your presentations more interactive.

Use the Scribble tool (freehand drawing)

In Google Slides:

1. Open your presentation
2. Click on Insert
3. Select Line → Scribble
4. Click and drag your mouse to draw

→ Your drawing will appear on the slide

Draw using shapes and lines

1. Click on Insert → Shape
2. Choose a shape (rectangle, circle, arrows, etc.)
3. Click and drag to add it to your slide

→ Customize color, border, and size

Use Google Drawings (advanced option)

1. Click Insert → Drawing → New
2. Use drawing tools inside the popup
3. Click Save and Close

→ Adds your drawing to the slide

Why draw on Google Slides

• Highlight key points
• Create diagrams and visuals
• Make presentations more engaging

Quick tip

Use contrasting colors for your drawings so they stand out clearly on your slides.