How To Add Fonts to Google Slides [Complete Guide]

Google Slides comes with a handful of default fonts, but if you want to improve your presentation’s visual appeal, you may want to use something else. You can do that by adding fonts to Google Slides.

To do this, click “Font” and select “More Fonts” in the toolbar. This will open Google’s complete font library, where you can select options to add to your Google Slide fonts list.

Looking for a step-by-step breakdown? We’ve got you covered. Discover how to add fonts to Google Slides with our comprehensive guide.

How To Add Fonts to Google Slides

If you don’t like the default fonts on the list, you can easily add more typefaces to Google Slides. Let’s take a close look at all the methods below:

Add Fonts to Google Slides Using the “Fonts” Menu

Wondering how to add a new font to Google Slides? It’s the same process as adding fonts to Google Docs and can be done with a couple of clicks. Simply follow the steps outlined below:

1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Select any text from any slide to access the “Font” tool.
3. Go to “Font” on the toolbar, then “More Fonts.” It’s the first option in the drop-down menu.

4. Once the “Fonts” menu is open, select a font from the list. A check mark will appear on the left side, indicating that it will be added to your Google Slides fonts list.
5. You can also add multiple fonts all at once. Simply select all of the fonts you want to add to Google Slides. For this example, we’ve chosen the fonts “Barlow” and “Titillium Web.”

6. If you’ve mistakenly added a font to your list, you only have to click the “X” icon to remove it.

7. Once you’ve selected the font(s) you want to add, click “OK.”

8. You’ll return to your Google Slides presentation. Select the “Font” option on the toolbar again, and the font(s) you’ve added will be available.

How To Find Fonts Through the Google Fonts Site

Because Google Fonts offers over 1,500 fonts, it may take a while to find the right one using the fonts menu. To speed up your search, the Google Fonts site comes with useful filters, allowing you to search for fonts based on their categories (e.g., Serif, Handwriting). You can also preview exactly how your text will look.

1. Go to Google Fonts.
2. Type your text in the box.

3. Filter your selections under Categories, Language, and Number of Styles. You can also sort the search results by popularity, date added, name, and trend.

4. Note the name of the font you want to add to Google Slides. For this example, we’ve chosen the font “Manrope.”

5. Open your presentation in Google Slides and select “Font” > “More Fonts.”

6. Once the “Fonts” menu is open, type the font name.

7. Click on it to add it to your Google Slides font list.
8. Click “OK.”

Adding Fonts to Google Slides Using Extensions

Google Fonts may have thousands of fonts, but you may still find its selection limited. Fortunately, to add fonts to Google Slides, you can use add-ons or extensions.

1. Open your Google Slides presentation and go to “Extension” > “Get Add-ons.”

2. Once you open Google Workspace Marketplace, type the word “Font” in the search box and hit “Enter.”

3. You’ll be shown the search results for font-related add-ons (e.g., Free & New Font, Extensis Fonts). We recommend Extensis Fonts because it comes with a vast library of fonts that are similar to those of Microsoft PowerPoint.
4. Select the extension.

5. Click “Install.”

6. A pop-up will appear, asking for your permission to install the add-on. Click “Continue.”

7. Log in using your Google account. On the next page, click “Allow.”
8. When you see a dialog box saying the add-on has been installed, click “Next” and then “Done.”

9. Exit the “Google Workspace Marketplace” by clicking the “X” button in the upper right corner.

10. To activate the extension, click on the “Extensions” tab on the menu bar. The extension should now be listed there. Select “Start” and a sidebar will appear that lists the extension’s fonts.

11. Go to the slide with the text you want to edit and highlight it.

12. Select your desired font from the add-on’s sidebar.

Note: Certain imported fonts may not be compatible with other presentation programs.

If you plan to convert a Google Slides file to PowerPoint, you have two options: Use a font supported by PowerPoint or install the specific font in PowerPoint.

Can You Use Custom Fonts in Google Slides?

Wondering how to import custom fonts to Google Slides? While there’s currently no way to use custom fonts (i.e., ones from third-party sites) directly in Google Slides, you can use an image of text written in that font.

This hack can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it if you have very specific font preferences. Here’s how:

1. Go to a font site such as FontSpace.
2. Pick a font you’d like to use in your Google Slides presentation.

3. Type your text in the “Custom Preview” box and set its size. Then, hit “Submit.”

Note: Once you add this “text” to Google Slides, it will be recognized as an image. This means you won’t be able to edit it directly within Google Slides. Ensure your text’s spelling, grammar, and capitalization are correct before proceeding with the next steps!

4. Right-click on the font preview and select “Copy Image.”

5. Open your presentation on Google Slides, right-click on that space, and select “Paste.” Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Ctrl + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac).

6. Once the image is pasted, click and drag it to correct its placement on your slide.
7. To customize elements (like the image’s size or color), click on “Format Options” on the toolbar above. Use the tools on the right sidebar.

Help! I Can’t Copy the Font Preview

Not all font sites will allow you to copy the font preview. However, there is a workaround: Screenshot the preview with a tool like LightShot, save it to your PC, and insert it into your slide. You can either use the drag-and-drop method or use the “Insert” tool (similar to inserting a signature in Google Docs).

How To Change Fonts in Google Slides

After adding fonts to Google Slides, the next step is to apply them to your text. Now, you’ve probably done this before, but let’s review how to update fonts in case you need a refresher:

Selected Text Only

Modifying the fonts of specific lines of text (such as the title) is a simple process:

1. Open your presentation on Google Slides.
2. Click on the text you want to edit. Highlight the word(s) you want to change.

3. Click “Font” on the toolbar and choose your desired selection from the drop-down that appears.

4. Select a font style.

According to Text Style

If you want to change the font of a specific text style (e.g., titles), doing them slide by slide is time-consuming. Fortunately, there is a way to update the fonts of a specific text style all at once: using the “Theme Builder” tool.

It’s worth noting that this will only work if you correctly use Google Slides layouts throughout your presentation. You won’t be able to change the fonts of a slide that doesn’t use a Google Slides layout (like if you created a custom slide by adding a blank slide and filling it with text boxes).

When making a Google Slides presentation, be sure to use one of the selections under the “Layout” option on the toolbar, as shown below.

Here’s how to update the font of a particular text style:

1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Using the toolbar above, select “Slide” > “Edit Theme.” This will open the “Theme Builder.”

3. Select the first slide directly under “Theme.”

4. On the selected slide layout, click on the text style where you want to apply a particular font. In this example, we’ve selected the title style.

5. Go to “Font” on the toolbar. Browse for a font, then select it to apply to your text. For this example, we picked the font “Bebas Neue.”

6. Alternatively, if you want to use a font from an add-on, simply activate it from the ‘Extensions” tab. Choose a font from the sidebar that appears.

7. Close the “Theme Builder” menu by clicking the “X” button.

8. The titles across all your slides will be written in the new font.

Since we only edited the title style, “Bebas Neue” was applied only to titles. If you want to change the font of other text styles (e.g., bullet points, subheadings), you’ll have to select those text styles from the “Theme Builder” and repeat the steps above.

Related: Change the Default Font in Google Sheets (3 Easy Ways)

How To Change Fonts on Google Docs (Mobile)

You don’t need computer access to fix fonts. Editing Google Slides presentations on a smartphone is easy!

1. Open the Google Slides app on your phone. If you don’t have it installed, download it from the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS).
2. Select a presentation and click “Edit Slide.”

3. Choose the text you want to alter to reveal the mobile version of the toolbar.

4. Click on “Format” > “Font” and select a font from the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Upload Fonts to Google Slides?

Google Slides — and the rest of the Google Tools — only use fonts from Google Fonts. At the time of publicatino, Google does not allow users to add fonts downloaded from third-party websites such as DaFont, Fonts.com, and Fontasy.

How Do You Change the Default Font in Google Slides?

Google Slides’ default font is “Arial.” If you find it too basic, it’s easy to set a new default font through the “Theme Builder” tool. To set a new default font in Google Slides:

1. Select “Slide” > “Edit Theme.”

2. Once you’re in the “Theme Builder,” select the first slide immediately under Theme (i.e., “Master Slide”).

3. Select a line of text or text style. If you want to change the font of all titles, click on “Click to edit theme title style.” If you want to change the font of the first-level texts, click on “First level” (and so on).
4. From the “Font” drop-down on the toolbar, select the font you’d like to apply.

5. Continue changing the default font for other text styles as needed:

6. Click the “X” icon to close. Every time you type a specific line of text, it will be written in the font you’ve set in the “Theme Builder” menu.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know how to add fonts to Google Slides, it’s time for you to test them out yourself! Try the methods we mentioned to master this essential skill and take your presentation to the next level. Remember, the right fonts can make all the difference, taking your slides from mundane to memorable.

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