This interactive demo was created free with Storylane in 2 minutes. Create your own demo
This interactive demo was created free with Storylane in 2 minutes. Create your own demo
Start free
All Tutorials /Google Slides

How to Copy a Google Slides File in Google Drive

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to duplicate a Google Slides file across folders in Google Drive.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to copy a Google Slides file in Google Drive using keyboard shortcuts. In just a few steps, you can duplicate any presentation and save it to a different folder without leaving your browser.


Steps

  1. Select the Google Slides file you want to copy in your Google Drive.
  2. Press Ctrl + C to copy the selected file.
  3. Navigate to a different folder in your Google Drive where you want to place the copy.
  4. Press Ctrl + V to paste the file into the new folder.
  5. Confirm that a copy of the Google Slides file has been successfully created in the destination folder.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to copy a Google Slides file in Google Drive is an essential productivity skill for anyone managing presentations across multiple projects or team folders. Using simple keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V, you can duplicate any presentation instantly without risking changes to the original file. This workflow saves time, prevents accidental overwrites, and makes it easy to reuse slide templates across different Drive folders. It is especially valuable for teams and educators who regularly repurpose presentation content.
Your product deserves an interactive demo
Start free
Similar Articles
Google Slides

How to Use Google Slides Presenter View

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
Google Slides

How to See Google Slides History

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
Google Slides

How to Link Table in Google Slides

Madhav Bhandari
Director of Marketing @ Storylane
No items found.
Platform
Interactive Demos
Sandbox Demos
Hubs
RepX
Integrations
Solutions
Product Marketers
Growth & Demand Gen
Sales Reps & AEs
Presales & SEs
Customer Success
Product Managers
Customers
Demo Showcase
Customer Stories
Finer Demos Club
Features
Demo Signals
Personalization
Deal Intelligence
Resources
Blog
The Plot
Tutorials
Help Docs
What’s New
Demo Dundies
Company
Careers
Pricing
Partners
Contact
Trust Center
Backed by
Chrome Extension Icon
Chrome extension
Download
Desktop app
Download
Built in San Francisco Bay Area - ©2026 Storylane
Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
X Corp (formerly Twitter)LinkedIn
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More
Got it
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More
Got it