Sheet to Slide Merge Add-on Documentation

Overview

The Sheet to Slide Merge add-on allows you to merge data from Google Sheets into Google Slides. It offers two primary options:

1. Create Separate Presentations: Generates individual presentation files for each row of data, using the provided template. Ideal for separate reports or decks for each entry.

2. Combine into a Single Presentation: Combines all rows into one presentation file, with each row generating a new set of slides from the template. Perfect for a unified overview with sections for each row.

Setup Instructions

1. Select Data Source

Choose the sheet from the current Google Sheets file that contains the data you want to merge.

2. Specify Header Row

Select the row in your sheet that contains headers.

3. Image Replacement Options (Optional)

• Do you have images to replace during the merge?

  • No: Skip the below mentioned Image Placeholder Instructions options and go to Step 4. Choose Slide Template

  • Yes: Follow the instructions for adding image placeholders in your slide template.

Image Placeholder Instructions

To add image placeholders to your slide template:

Step A: Prepare Your Template Slide - Ensure your slide template is set up and ready for image placeholders.

Step B: Insert Placeholders - Follow the video instructions for adding image placeholders to your slide template.

3.1 Image URL

Add an Image URL field where the image will be inserted. The data in this field can be:

• Web URL: Should point to an image that is directly accessible and downloadable. For example:
  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Ara_macao_-Fort_Worth_Zoo-8.jpg

• Google Drive Image URL: Ensure the sharing settings are set to "Anyone with the Link can View". Drive link parameters can be in any of the following formats:
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PDNtSvb1XVHoLqYhSJ6B3gDsPVSjnIsB/view?usp=drive_link
  https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1PDNtSvb1XVHoLqYhSJ6B3gDsPVSjnIsB

Note: Images must be less than 50MB in size, cannot exceed 25 megapixels, and must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format.

3.2 Title Field (Optional)

Add a Title field if needed. This field provides the image’s alt text title, which is accessible by screen readers for individuals with visual impairments.

3.3 Scaling Options

Scale & Center: Adjusts the image to fit within the placeholder, scaling and centering it as needed.

Crop: Crops the image to match the size of the placeholder.

3.4 Delete

Remove the placeholder if image replacement is not required.

4. Choose Slide Template

Select the template to use for the slides.

5. Select Destination Folder

Choose the folder where the generated presentation files will be saved.

6. Filename

Choose markers from the dropdown menu to build your filename. You can use sheet header fields for dynamic data replacement or system markers. Combine these markers with a custom filename if needed.

Alternatively, you can directly enter a desired filename, bypassing the use of markers.

For a complete list of supported system markers, please refer here.

7. Select File Type

Choose the file type for the output:

• PDF

• Google Slides

Tips for Successful Merging

• Ensure your image files meet the size and format requirements.

• Double-check that your data source and header row selections are accurate.

• Confirm that your selected template matches the intended design for your presentations.

For further assistance, refer to the provided video tutorial or contact support.