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How to Send Image Backwards in Google Slides

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to move an image behind other objects in Google Slides.

Quick summary

The Send Backward feature in Google Slides lets you control image layering by moving a selected image one level behind overlapping objects. This is essential for arranging visuals precisely without disrupting the rest of your slide layout.


Steps

  1. Click the image you want to send backwards to select it.
  2. Right-click on the selected image to open the context menu.
  3. In the dropdown menu, hover over Order to expand the layering options.
  4. Click Send backward to move the image one layer back behind overlapping objects.
  5. Your image will now appear behind the selected objects on the slide.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling image layering in Google Slides is critical for creating polished, professional presentations where visuals, text boxes, and shapes overlap intentionally. The Send Backward feature gives users precise control over the stacking order of slide elements without having to reorganize the entire layout. This makes it easy to place background images, decorative graphics, or watermarks exactly where they belong. Mastering layer management in Google Slides helps teams produce cleaner, more visually consistent decks faster.
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