Delete Slide
Remove slides from your Google Slides presentations to clean up and organize content.
Delete Slide permanently removes specified slides from your Google Slides presentations. Essential for cleaning up templates, removing outdated content, or streamlining presentations after data processing.
Inputs
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation URL/ID | Text | Yes | Google Slides presentation link or ID |
| Slide Identifier Type | Select | Yes | How to identify the slide (Slide Number or Slide ID) |
| Slide Number | Number | Yes* | Position of the slide to delete (starting from 1) |
| Slide ID | Text | Yes* | Unique ID of the slide to delete |
*Either Slide Number or Slide ID is required, depending on your identifier type choice.
How It Works
This node permanently removes the specified slide from your presentation. All remaining slides automatically renumber to fill the gap, maintaining presentation flow.
Slide Identification Options
Slide Number (Recommended):
- Simple numbering system starting from 1
- Easy to use and understand
- Perfect for removing specific positions
Slide ID:
- Unique identifier for each slide
- More technical but precise
- Useful when working with dynamic presentations
Important Notes
- Deletion is permanent - deleted slides cannot be recovered
- Slide numbers shift up after deletion (slide 5 becomes 4 if you delete slide 3)
- Cannot delete the last remaining slide in a presentation
Configuration Examples
Remove Specific Slide
Scenario: Delete slide 3 from presentation
Configuration:
- Slide Identifier Type: “Slide Number”
- Slide Number: 3
Result: Slide 3 is removed, slide 4 becomes new slide 3, etc.
Remove Template Slide
Scenario: Delete original template after duplication
Configuration:
- Slide Identifier Type: “Slide Number”
- Slide Number: 2
Result: Template slide removed, presentation flows with populated content.
Best Practices
Deletion Strategy
- Delete in reverse order when removing multiple slides (highest numbers first)
- Verify slide contents before deletion in workflows
- Test deletion logic with sample presentations first
- Keep backups of important presentations
Workflow Integration
- Use after content population to remove templates
- Combine with conditional logic for smart cleanup
- Position after all content updates in your workflow
Credit Cost
Free to use - no credits required.
FAQ
What happens to slide numbers after deletion?
What happens to slide numbers after deletion?
All slides after the deleted slide shift up by one position. If you delete slide 3, the original slide 4 becomes the new slide 3, slide 5 becomes slide 4, etc. This happens automatically.
Can I recover a deleted slide?
Can I recover a deleted slide?
No, deletion is permanent through this node. However, Google Slides has version history that might allow manual recovery. Always test your workflows on copies first.
Can I delete multiple slides at once?
Can I delete multiple slides at once?
No, each node deletes one slide at a time. To delete multiple slides, use multiple Delete Slide nodes. Remember to delete in reverse order (highest slide numbers first) to avoid numbering issues.
What happens if I try to delete the only slide in a presentation?
What happens if I try to delete the only slide in a presentation?
Google Slides requires at least one slide in every presentation. The node will return an error if you try to delete the last remaining slide.
How do I delete slides safely in automated workflows?
How do I delete slides safely in automated workflows?
Use conditional logic to verify slide contents before deletion. Consider checking if slides contain specific placeholder text or are empty before removing them. Always test workflows thoroughly.
What's the best order to delete multiple slides?
What's the best order to delete multiple slides?
Delete from highest to lowest slide numbers. If you need to delete slides 2, 5, and 8, delete slide 8 first, then 5, then 2. This prevents slide numbering conflicts during the deletion process.
Can I undo a deletion if I make a mistake?
Can I undo a deletion if I make a mistake?
Not through the workflow, but Google Slides keeps version history. You can manually restore previous versions of your presentation through Google Slides’ version history feature. This is why testing workflows is crucial.