A linked slide in Google Slides can be updated from its source presentation. Use this when the shared source has a verified change that belongs in your deck. An update can replace destination-side edits, so inspect both the source and the local slide before applying it.
Confirm the source revision
Open the destination presentation on a computer and identify the linked slide. Review the source presentation and the actual change you expect, such as a revised product label or an updated process diagram. Do not apply changes solely because an update control appears.
Update the linked slide
Use the linked slide’s Update control when the source change is appropriate. Google’s linked-object guidance also describes Tools > Linked objects for reviewing linked material. Prefer a targeted update when only one source slide has been checked.
Remember that source changes override changes made to the linked object in the destination. If the local slide intentionally differs, decide whether it should remain linked before replacing its content.
Review the resulting section
Read the updated slide’s text, dates, diagrams, and source labels. Present it with the preceding and following slides to check continuity. If no update control appears, the slide may already be current or may not be linked; absence alone does not establish a fault. This workflow concerns linked slides reused between presentations. Keep it distinct from troubleshooting a Sheets chart that fails to refresh, and verify the actual slide content rather than treating a successful click as proof that the whole deck is current.
References
Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 3, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.