If you're looking to make your Google Slides presentation stand out, changing the font is one of the easiest and most effective ways to do it. But many users wonder: Can you add custom fonts to Google Slides?
The answer is yes—with some limitations. While you can’t upload external fonts directly into Google Slides like you might with PowerPoint, Google Slides offers access to hundreds of Google Fonts, which can be added to your presentation in just a few clicks.
This guide will walk you through exactly how to add fonts to Google Slides, plus offer bonus tips to enhance your typography and style.
✅ Step 1: Open Your Google Slides Presentation
First, navigate to Google Slides and open an existing presentation or create a new one.
✅ Step 2: Open the Font Dropdown Menu
Select any text box on your slide or insert a new one.
Highlight the text whose font you want to change.
Go to the toolbar at the top and click the Font dropdown (usually defaulted to "Arial" or another standard font).
✅ Step 3: Click “More Fontsâ€
At the very top of the font list, click on “More fonts…†to access the full library of Google Fonts.
This opens a popup window where you can browse and search from over 1,000 free fonts.
✅ Step 4: Search and Add Fonts
Inside the “More fonts†dialog:
Use the search bar to find specific fonts by name (e.g., "Poppins", "Lobster", "Roboto Slab").
Filter by categories like Serif, Sans Serif, Display, Handwriting, Monospace.
Sort by popularity, alphabetically, or by date added.
Click a font to add it to “My fonts†(it’ll appear in your font list).
When you're done, click OK.
Now the selected fonts will appear in your dropdown menu for use in that document.
✅ Step 5: Use the New Font
Once added, simply highlight any text and apply the new font from the dropdown.
You can use this font throughout your presentation—titles, bullet points, quotes, captions, etc.
💡 Bonus Tips: Make the Most of Google Fonts in Slides
1. Pair Fonts for Visual Hierarchy
Use different font combinations (e.g., bold for titles, clean sans-serif for body text) to create a professional, well-organized look.
2. Use Theme Fonts
Click Slide > Edit theme to apply your custom fonts across all slides in a single step.
3. Use Add-ons for More Design Options
While you can't install external fonts directly, design add-ons like Extensis Fonts let you preview and use fonts more easily.
4. Upload Images with Custom Fonts
Need a truly unique font not available on Google Fonts? Create your text in Photoshop, Canva, or Figma using the desired font, export it as a PNG, and insert it into your slide.
â“ Can You Upload Custom Fonts to Google Slides?
No, Google Slides does not support uploading external font files like .ttf or .otf. You're limited to the fonts provided through the Google Fonts library, which is extensive and regularly updated.
If you need a very specific font:
Use a design platform like Canva or Figma.
Export the design as an image or PDF and insert it into Google Slides.
📱 Are Added Fonts Synced Across Devices?
Yes! Any font you add via “More fonts†will be saved to your Google account and available on other devices when you use Google Slides—no installation necessary.
✅ Final Thoughts
Adding new fonts to Google Slides is a simple but powerful way to improve the visual impact of your presentation. While you're limited to the Google Fonts ecosystem, the variety available is more than enough for most projects. Whether you're presenting to clients, students, or teammates, custom fonts help you express tone, style, and professionalism.