Google Slides
table of contents
Searchers often ask for an automatic table of contents in Google Slides. The practical answer: build a linked agenda slide and keep your section titles stable. GeneratePPT can help by creating the deck outline before you polish the Google Slides version.
Best approach
- Create one agenda slide near the beginning
- List the main sections, not every slide
- Link each section item to the right slide
- Use GeneratePPT or Outline mode to create a clear section structure first
The honest answer
Google Slides is not like a long document with automatic headings and page numbers. There is no perfect one-click table of contents that updates like a document TOC.
For presentations, a manual linked agenda is usually better anyway. It gives the audience the big map without overwhelming them with every slide.
Create a linked agenda
Add a slide after the title slide. Write the section names as short agenda items. Select each item, add a link, and choose the slide where that section begins.
Agenda structure
- Use 3 to 7 sections.
- Use short section names, not long sentences.
- Link to section divider slides when possible.
- Update links after rearranging slides.
Build the outline first
The easiest way to make a table of contents is to start with a structured deck. If the deck was created randomly, the agenda will feel random too.
Use Outline mode in GeneratePPT when you already know the sections. Use Topic to PPT when you want AI to draft the structure.
Make it presentation-friendly
A table of contents slide should not look like a document page. Use big section labels, numbers, and plenty of whitespace. If the audience cannot scan it in five seconds, simplify it.
Good agenda
Four sections, each linked to a divider slide, with a short outcome for each section.
Weak agenda
Twenty slide titles in tiny text with no clear grouping.
FAQ
Can Google Slides automatically generate a table of contents?
Not in the same way Google Docs can. A linked agenda slide is the most reliable presentation-friendly workaround.
How do I link agenda items to slides?
Select the text or object, choose the link option, then select the slide you want it to jump to.
Should I list every slide?
Usually no. List the main sections so the audience can understand the flow quickly.
Can GeneratePPT create the section structure?
Yes. Use Topic to PPT for a drafted structure or Outline mode for full control, then import the deck into Google Slides if needed.
Create the outline with Outline mode or generate a structured draft in GeneratePPT.