Ungrouping in Google Slides separates a collection of objects so its components can be adjusted independently. Use it when one label, icon, or shape needs another position or style. Before separating a complex diagram, identify which group actually contains the part you need.
Inspect the selected group
Open the slide on a computer and click the grouped item. Check the outer bounds and its contents. If moving it shifts several related components together, that confirms why an independent change may require a different selection or an ungrouping step.
Separate the objects
Choose Arrange > Ungroup for the selected group. Review the selection and click the individual component you want to change. Keep the other objects in their existing positions while you correct the intended label, size, or color.
Do not ungroup every diagram element automatically. Preserving useful groups can make later editing safer and easier, particularly when a slide includes repeated stages with several small components.
Review and regroup when useful
After the correction, inspect spacing, label positions, icon placement, and alignment across the entire element. Select the related components and group them again if they should continue moving together. Present the revised slide to check that the change did not disrupt arrows, captions, or a repeated visual pattern. Ungrouping changes editing structure, not the factual meaning of the diagram. If the revised label introduces a new stage or exception, update the surrounding explanation as well instead of treating the operation as a purely cosmetic repair.
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