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How To Insert Google Slides Icons [4 Simple Methods]

• Last updated July 3, 2023

While Google Slides doesn’t have a built-in icon tool, there are other ways to get icons for Google Slides — and they’re all easy! The most common method is through add-ons.

Simply install an add-on from the “Extensions” tab on the menu bar, and you’ll gain access to a vast library of Google Slides symbols.

Keep reading to explore four simple ways to add Google Slides icons to your presentation!

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How To Add Google Slides Icons Using Add-ons

The most popular way to get Google Slides icons is through add-ons  or extensions from the Google Workspace Marketplace . These third-party tools allow you to take your custom presentation to the next level.

• Open your Google Slides presentation and navigate to the “ Extensions ” tab on the menu bar.
• Choose “ Add-ons ” > “ Get add-ons .”

• In the search box, type “ icon ” and hit the “ Enter ” key on your keyboard.
• Browse the results and select an add-on for icons. We highly recommend the “ Icons for Slides & Docs ” add-on by Freepik .

• Select “ Install .” In the dialog box that pops up, press “ Continue .”

• Once the add-on is installed, select the “ Extensions ” tab on the menu bar, search for the add-on’s name, and click “ Start .”

• This will open the “ Flaticon ” pane. Use the search box to find a desired icon style and press “ Enter .”
•  Choose an icon from the results.

• Select an icon size and click “ Insert ” to add it to your slide.

There are a few other great add-ons to get Google Slides icons:

• Insert Icons for Slides  by Romain Vialard
• IconScout – Icons, 3D Illustrations & Animations  by IconScout
• Free Icons for Slides  by AddonsHero

How To Add Google Slides Icons Using the “Insert” Tool

If you prefer icons with a cute and cartoony style, you can use emojis as icons in Google Slides:

• Select a text box.

• Head to “ Insert ” > “ Special Characters .”

• Set the second drop-down menu to “ Emoji ” and the third drop-down menu to your desired emoji style (e.g., People and Emotions, Objects).

• Click on the emoji you’d like to add.

• Once done, click the “ X ” button to continue editing.

How To Add Icons to Google Slides with a Web Search Tool

To insert Google Slides symbols from the web:

• Open your Google Slides presentation.
• On the toolbar, head to “ Insert” > “Search the web .”

• Type a search term in the search box, such as “ icon ” or “ pink Google Slides icon ,” and press the “ Enter ” key.

• To add the desired icon or set of icons to your slide, simply drag and drop it into the space .

• If you’ve added a set of icons, crop out the icon(s) you want to use. Double-click  the image  and adjust the crop area  by dragging the crop handles inward. Once done, press “ Enter ” to apply the crop. Only the selected icon(s) should be visible.

• Position your icon(s) on your slide.

Since your icon will be an image, using the “ Format Options ” tool on the toolbar, it’s easy to change its color, contrast, and transparency.

Related: How To Make a Shape Transparent in Google Slides

How To Add Google Slides Icons from Third-Party Sites

If none of the add-ons have the icon you’re looking for, don’t worry! Numerous third-party websites have extensive libraries of free icons for Google Slides. Here’s how to add Google Slides icons:

• Open a reputable website offering free icons for Google Slides, such as Icons8 , Flaticon , or The Noun Project . For this guide, we’ll use Icons8 .
• Choose an icon from the website’s library. Using a search bar will speed up your selection.
• Select the icon that you want to add to Google Slides.

• Click “ Copy ” > “ PNG .”

• Open your presentation on Google Slides.
• Select the slide where you want the symbol to be placed.
• Right-click and select “Paste .” Alternatively, you can press Ctrl  + V  on your Windows keyboard (or Command  + V  on Mac).

Whichever website you choose to get Google Slides icons, the process to save and add the icons to your slide will be similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does google slides have an icon section.

Google Slides does not currently have a built-in tool to add icons. While you can use Emojis as an alternative, they may not fully meet your specific requirements.

Why Add Icons to Google Slides Presentations?

Google Slides icons are a great way to communicate concepts more clearly. They serve as visual aids, presenting your ideas in a way your audience can easily understand. Furthermore, icons can facilitate retention, as viewers are more likely to remember presentations with pictures  than those without.

Final Thoughts

By incorporating Google Slides icons, you’ll structure information more clearly, reinforce key concepts, and enhance its professional appeal.

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How to Add and Modify Icons in Google Slides

Sometimes, to make the data in your presentation more comprehensible, you can use graphic resources such as illustrations, photos or even icons. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add, modify the size and change the color of the icons in Google Slides step by step. There are three ways to do this, so let's check them out.

From the Final Slides in Our Templates

From flaticon, from flaticon's add-on for g suite.

• Click the icon to select it, copy it by pressing Ctrl + C and then paste it on the desired slide by pressing Ctrl + V.
• To modify its size, just click the icon and drag one of its corners while holding Shift to keep the proportions.
• To change the color, select the icon and click Fill color or Line color (for reference, you can find the color palette in our final slides). Select Custom option to set any other color that you want.
• To edit the color of just a single part of the resource, double-click it and select only the desired part. Then proceed as explained before.
• To work with just one of the elements individually (to change its color, separate it from the rest or delete it), select the icon and press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G to ungroup. When you’re done, to group again, select all the parts and press Ctrl + Alt + G or right-click → Group.
• Go to Flaticon and select the icon you like. Then press Download and select the PNG format.
• Drag the file to the slide or click Insert → Image → Upload from computer.
• If you want to modify its size before downloading it from Flaticon, choose the maximum size possible from the drop-down menu next to the PNG button and then adjust it on the slide after inserting it.
• If you want to adapt the color , click the icon and select the color from the Icon Editor panel. More about the Icon Editor .
• Open your Google Slides presentation.
• Click Add-ons → Icons from Flaticon → Start. Our templates come with this extension already pre-installed. If you want to know more about this add-on, click here .
• If the add-on is not there, download it by clicking Add-ons → Get add-ons… Then locate the extension.
• Search and select the desired icon from the panel.
• To modify its size before inserting it, choose the maximum size from the drop-down menu and adjust it on the slide.
• Some icons allow you to change their color on the panel. Just click the color wheel and use the color selector, or simply enter the hex code.

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How to Insert and Edit Icons in Google Slides

Icons are tiny visual powerhouses that can add clarity, personality, and professionalism to your Google Slides templates . But how do you get them in there and make them look just right? Fear not, fellow presenter! This guide will walk you through the simple process of adding and editing icons in Google Slides.

Method 1: Using the Insert Icons Add-on

Install the add-on:.

• Go to your Google Slides presentation.
• Click on Extensions > Add-ons > Get add-ons.  

• In the Add-ons window, type “Icons for Slides & Docs” in the search field.
• When you find it in the results, click Install and follow the instructions to authorize the necessary permissions.

Start the Add-on:

• Click on Extensions > Icons for Slides & Docs > Start.  

Search for Icons:

• Use the search bar to find the icons you need.  

Insert the Icon:

• Click on the icon you want to add to your slide.

Method 2: Using Google Images

Go to insert:.

• In your slide, go to the Insert tab in the menu.
• Choose Image > Search the web.
• Type in the type of icon you need, such as “business icon”, “e-mail icon”, etc.
• Select the icon and click Insert.

Now you can easily add icons to enhance your presentations!

After that, you can customize the icon to match your presentation’s look and feel using Google Slides’ customization options.

Customize Your Icon

Now that your icon is on the slide, let’s make it shine! To edit the icon, simply click on it. You’ll see small blue handles appear around it, letting you know it’s ready for your customization touch.

Resize: Want to make your icon bigger or smaller? Click and drag any of the blue handles to resize it to your liking.

Feeling playful? Click and drag the green rotation handle at the top to rotate your icon and add a touch of dynamism. Align the icon perfectly for your specific needs.

Enhance Your Icon: Don’t like the default color? No problem! Click on the Fill color icon (it looks like a paint bucket) in the toolbar at the top. Choose a new color from the palette or enter a specific color code for ultimate personalization.

Format Frenzy (Optional): Feeling fancy? The Format options panel appears on the right side of the screen when your icon is selected. Here you can add effects, borders, and more to make your icon truly stand out.

Icon Replacement (Optional): Change your mind about the icon. No worries! Select the existing icon and press the “Delete” key on your keyboard. Then, follow steps 2-4 to insert a new icon of your choice.

Slide Harmony: Move your icon around the slide by clicking and dragging it to the desired position. Use the alignment tools in the toolbar at the top to make your icon perfectly aligned with other elements on the slide.

Save Your Work: Once you’re happy with your icons and their placement, don’t forget to save your presentation. Click on the File menu and select Save or Save as.

With these easy steps, you’re now a Google Slides icon pro! No more boring presentations filled with walls of text. Lend your slides some personality and watch your audience perk up and take notice. Who knows, you might even get some compliments on your newfound design skills.

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Ramachandiran is a content writer with a passion for words and storytelling. With over two years of experience, he crafts engaging content for presentations. He is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for readers through his words. In addition to being a skilled editor and proofreader, he is also a PowerPoint specialist.

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