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title: "How to Add Shadow to Text in Google Slides"
h1: "How to Add Shadow to Text in Google Slides"
description: "Discover how to enhance your presentations by adding shadow effects to text in Google Slides. Step-by-step guide for a professional look."
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# How to Add Shadow to Text in Google Slides

Add a shadow to text in Google Slides to enhance readability and create a stylish effect. Learn how to use the format options to apply and customize text shadows.

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1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Select the text box you want to add a shadow to.
3. Click on "Format options" in the toolbar.
4. Expand the "Drop shadow" section.
5. Check the box to enable the shadow effect.
6. Adjust the transparency, blur, angle, and distance as needed.
7. Close the panel once satisfied with the effect.