How to Draw on Google Slides

1. Use the Scribble Tool (Freehand Drawing)
2. Use Google Drawings
3. Drawing During Presentation (Pen Tool)
4. Limitations & Notes

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Method 1: Use the Scribble Tool (Freehand Drawing)

On a computer, you can add freehand drawings directly inside Google Slides:

1. Open your presentation in Google Slides.
2. Go to the slide where you want to draw.
3. Click Insert → Line → Scribble.
4. Your cursor will turn into a crosshair. Click and hold the left mouse button, drag to draw, then release when done.
5. With the drawing selected, you can format it: change color, line weight, dash style, arrow ends, etc.
6. To move, resize, or rotate: select the drawing, then drag its corners or use the rotate handle.

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Method 2: Use Google Drawings (for more detailed work)

If you need more control or complex drawings, use Google Drawings first:

1. In Google Drive, create a new Google Drawing (Drive → New → More → Google Drawings).
2. Use the tools (shapes, lines, scribble, etc.) to create your drawing.
3. Insert into Slides by either:
   • Downloading as PNG or JPEG and uploading into Slides (Insert → Image → Upload/Pick from Drive).
   • Publishing to the web from Google Drawings and inserting by URL in Slides.

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Method 3: Drawing / Annotation During Presentation (Pen Tool)

When presenting in slideshow mode, you can annotate live:

1. Start presenting your Google Slides deck.
2. Open the menu at the bottom left (or click the three-dots menu).
3. Select “Turn on pen”, then choose a color.
4. Draw on the slide with your mouse or touchscreen.
5. Switch to eraser if needed. These notes disappear after exiting slideshow.

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⚠️ Limitations & Notes

• The Scribble tool works only on desktop/web, not in the mobile app.
• Google Drawings allows more flexible editing and layering before inserting into Slides.
• Annotations made with the pen tool are temporary and disappear after the slideshow ends.

🔗 External source: How-To Geek — How to Draw on Google Slides