Adding a touch of creativity to your Google Slides presentations can make them more engaging and memorable. One fun and eye-catching way to do this is by creating bubble letters! Bubble letters are a great way to highlight key points, create headings, or simply add a bit of flair to your slides. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of creating bubble letters in Google Slides with step-by-step instructions.
Before we get started, make sure you have the latest version of Google Slides. The features mentioned in this guide may not be available in earlier versions. Now, let's dive into the process of creating bubble letters.
Preparing Your Text
Before you start, you'll need to prepare your text. Bubble letters are best used for short phrases or words, as they can be quite large and may not be suitable for long passages of text.
For this guide, we'll use the word "Brainstorm" as an example. Keep in mind that you can use any text you like.
Choosing Your Font
While Google Slides doesn't have a built-in bubble letter font, we can achieve a similar effect using a combination of fonts. For this guide, we'll use the font "Impact" for the main letters and "Comic Sans MS" for the bubbles. Both of these fonts are pre-installed in Google Slides.
Other fonts that could work well for this include "Arial Black" for the main letters and "Bubble Ice" for the bubbles. You can experiment with different combinations to find what you like best.
Creating the Bubble Effect
The bubble effect is created by adding a transparent background to the text. To do this, we'll need to convert the text into a shape. Here's how:
1. Click on the text you want to use for your bubble letter.
2. Click on the three vertical dots (More options) in the top-right corner of the text box.
3. Select 'Convert to shape'.
4. This will convert your text into a solid shape with no outline or fill color. Don't worry, we'll change that soon!
Creating the Bubble
Now that your text has been converted into a shape, we can create the bubble effect.
Adding a Fill Color
1. Click on the 'Shape color' icon in the toolbar at the top of the page. This icon is located just to the left of the 'Line color' icon.
2. Choose a fill color for your bubble. White is a good choice as it will make your text stand out.
3. Your bubble is now fully formed! The text inside the bubble should be visible, and the bubble should be semi-transparent.
Reshaping the Bubble
You may want to reshape your bubble to make it more round or to fit it to the shape of your text. Here's how:
1. Click on the 'Shape' icon in the toolbar.
2. Select 'Edit shape'. This will allow you to manually drag the corners of your bubble to reshape it.
3. Once you're happy with the shape of your bubble, click outside of the bubble to deselect it.
Adding the Final Touches
Your bubble letter is almost complete! The final step is to add the main letters that will sit inside your bubble.
Creating the Main Letters
1. Click on the text box where you originally typed your text. This should now be a solid shape with no text visible.
2. Type your text again, using a larger font size than you did originally. We used a font size of 72 for 'Brainstorm', but you can adjust this to fit your preferences.
3. Change the font to 'Impact' (or your chosen font for the main letters).
4. Change the color of the text to something that will stand out against the fill color of your bubble. Black is a good choice for a white bubble.
Aligning the Main Letters
1. Click on the three vertical dots (More options) in the top-right corner of the text box.
2. Select 'Wrap text' to allow the main letters to wrap around the bubble.
3. Use the 'Align' tools in the toolbar to center the main letters inside the bubble. You may need to adjust the size or position of your text to get it to fit perfectly.
And there you have it! You've now created your own bubble letters in Google Slides. Adding bubble letters to your slides can make them more engaging and fun, so don't be afraid to experiment with different font combinations and colors. Happy brainstorming (or whatever your chosen word may be)!