When using Create New Slide, common questions usually involve insertion position, layout selection, and inherited slide styling; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a short glossary.
FAQ
Can I insert a new slide at a specific position?
- In the thumbnail strip, tap the slide that should appear before the new slide.
- Then use Tools > Insert > Slide or New in the floating edit bar.
- The new slide is inserted after the currently selected slide.
Why does the new slide match the style of the current presentation?
- A new slide follows the current presentation theme and background settings.
- If you create it from the layout panel, it also uses the selected layout structure.
- This helps keep the full presentation visually consistent.
What is the difference between creating a slide from the plus button and from the toolbar?
- Creating a slide from the toolbar is more suitable when you want to insert a blank slide directly.
- Creating a slide from the plus button or the floating edit bar lets you choose a layout first.
- You can choose the entry point based on whether you need a fixed page structure.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Slide layout | The arrangement of placeholders such as title, body text, and images on a slide. |
| Thumbnail strip | The row of small slide previews used to show slide order in the editing view. |
| Floating edit bar | A shortcut action bar that appears after you select a slide thumbnail and can include commands such as New. |