Hanging indents can help writers organize a works cited page or bibliography. While citations can be manually formatted by hitting ‘Enter’ five times and adding five spaces for indentation, the process is undeniably time-consuming.
Google Slides offers a range of options for adding hanging indents to your presentations, ranging from simple shortcuts on your reliable mechanical keyboard to advanced indention controls. If you’re considering adding hanging indents to your upcoming presentation, stay tuned as we show you how.
Hanging indents (AKA second-line or reverse indents) are used for the second and subsequent lines of a citation in MLA, APA, and Chicago formats. The format makes citations easy to read, and lets readers quickly identify breaks between citations and find author names.
With a hanging indent, the first line of a citation starts at the left margin, and every subsequent line is set back by 1/2 inch, creating a clear, organized appearance in your documentation.
You can quickly add a hanging indent in Google Slides using your keyboard. It’s a convenient method, but it lacks customization options. Google Slides includes other built-in tools that allow precise adjustments to specific measurements. For those preferring keyboard shortcuts, here’s how to set up a hanging indent:
The Format tab on the menu bar lets you customize text and its attributes, such as spacing, lining, and adding hanging indents. The following steps will guide you through the process:
Google Slides provides a ruler to measure your indents precisely. These steps explain how to create a hanging indent in a Google Slides presentation using the ruler tool:
No, but there’s a workaround. The Google Slides apps on Android and iOS do not include the Ruler tool or the Format tab.
There is, however, a workaround. Attach an external keyboard to your mobile device. Once connected, use Ctrl + Enter and Tab shortcuts to insert hanging indents. With this trick, your presentation will still look professional even if you cannot access Google Slides on your desktop.
This formatting strategy can effectively apply to bullet points and numbered lists within your Google Slides presentations. Doing so improves readability and makes it easier for your audience to follow and understand your key points.
Google Slides provides a solid framework for developing presentations. Hanging indents can help you make your presentations more professional. Another option is to use eye-catching visuals.
Google has facilitated this by incorporating its generative AI, Gemini, into Google Slides, making it easier to create engaging content. A few well-chosen prompts can greatly increase your audience’s engagement with your presentation.
Maybe if we start telling people the brain is an app they will start using it!
