Linked slides let one Google Slides presentation reuse slides maintained in another presentation. This is useful for a shared introduction or a controlled product overview. It differs from importing an independent copy because later source changes can be brought into the destination through the linked-slide workflow.
Copy the source slides
On a computer, open the source presentation and select the slides you want to reuse. Choose Edit > Copy. Confirm their contents and the source file’s identity before copying, especially when multiple similarly named decks exist.
Paste as linked slides
Open the destination presentation and select the position in the filmstrip where the slides should be inserted. Choose Edit > Paste, then select Link slides. Google’s linked-object guidance describes this route between Slides presentations.
Review the inserted slides’ order, design, and wording. Decide who maintains the source and who is responsible for checking the destination before a talk. A link is useful only when that ownership is understood.
Verify scope and access
Present the inserted section and check its transition into the surrounding content. Google’s guidance warns that people with access to the destination can see linked slides without source-file access. Review source material accordingly before reuse. Review optional and skipped source slides too; their presence in an editable deck still needs attention. Keep source changes and destination-specific edits under control, since an update can replace local changes with the source version. Do not assume that copying a linked slide grants you permission to share confidential content with a broader audience.
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.