Duplicate Slide
Create copies of slides in your Google Slides presentations for templates and repeated content.
Duplicate Slide creates an exact copy of any slide in your Google Slides presentation and places it at your chosen position. Perfect for creating templates, repeating slide structures, or building presentations with similar layouts.
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 duplicate (starting from 1) |
| Slide ID | Text | Yes* | Unique ID of the slide to duplicate |
| Insertion Position | Select | Yes | Where to place the duplicated slide |
| Custom Position | Number | Yes* | Specific position for the duplicate (*Required when using custom position) |
*Either Slide Number or Slide ID is required, depending on your identifier type choice.
How It Works
This node creates an exact copy of the specified slide, including all text, images, charts, and formatting. The duplicate can be placed anywhere in your presentation according to your needs.
Slide Identification Options
Slide Number (Recommended):
- Simple numbering system starting from 1
- Easy to use and understand
- Perfect for most automation workflows
Slide ID:
- Unique identifier for each slide
- More technical but precise
- Useful when working with dynamic presentations
Insertion Position Options
| Position | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| After Original | Places duplicate right after the source slide | Creating variations or follow-up slides |
| At Beginning | Inserts duplicate as the first slide | Making cover slide templates |
| At End | Adds duplicate as the last slide | Building appendix or backup slides |
| Custom Position | Places duplicate at specific slide number | Precise presentation structure control |
Configuration Examples
Basic Duplication
Scenario: Copy slide 3 and place it right after
Configuration:
- Slide Identifier Type: “Slide Number”
- Slide Number: 3
- Insertion Position: “After original slide”
Result: Creates slide 4 as exact copy of slide 3.
Template Creation
Scenario: Copy slide 5 to the end of presentation
Configuration:
- Slide Identifier Type: “Slide Number”
- Slide Number: 5
- Insertion Position: “At the end”
Result: Adds template slide as final slide in presentation.
Precise Positioning
Scenario: Copy slide 2 and insert it as slide 7
Configuration:
- Slide Identifier Type: “Slide Number”
- Slide Number: 2
- Insertion Position: “At specific position”
- Custom Position: 7
Result: Slide 2 copy becomes new slide 7 (original slides 7+ shift down).
Best Practices
Template Strategy
- Create master slides with placeholder content
- Duplicate first before adding dynamic content
- Use consistent naming for template slides
- Test duplication before running full automation
Position Planning
- Map out final structure before duplicating
- Use “After original” for sequential variations
- Use “Custom position” for complex presentations
- Remember: Custom position shifts existing slides down
Credit Cost
Free to use - no credits required.
FAQ
What happens to slide numbers when I duplicate slides?
What happens to slide numbers when I duplicate slides?
Existing slides shift down automatically. If you duplicate slide 2 and insert it at position 3, the original slide 3 becomes slide 4, slide 4 becomes slide 5, etc. Plan your positioning accordingly.
Are all elements copied exactly?
Are all elements copied exactly?
Yes, duplicates are identical copies including text, images, charts, animations, and all formatting. The duplicate is completely independent - changes to one don’t affect the other.
Can I duplicate slides from other presentations?
Can I duplicate slides from other presentations?
No, this node only duplicates slides within the same presentation. To copy slides between presentations, you’ll need to manually copy/paste or use Google Slides’ import features.
What's the difference between Slide Number and Slide ID?
What's the difference between Slide Number and Slide ID?
Slide Number is simpler - just count slides from 1. Slide ID is more technical but precise if slides get moved around. For most marketing workflows, use Slide Number.
Can I duplicate multiple slides at once?
Can I duplicate multiple slides at once?
No, each node duplicates one slide at a time. To duplicate multiple slides, use multiple Duplicate Slide nodes in your workflow, each targeting a different source slide.
What happens if I specify a slide that doesn't exist?
What happens if I specify a slide that doesn't exist?
The node will return an error if the slide number or ID doesn’t exist in your presentation. Double-check your slide count and numbering before running the workflow.
How do I know the slide number of the slide I want to duplicate?
How do I know the slide number of the slide I want to duplicate?
Count slides from the top starting with 1. In Google Slides, you can see slide numbers in the thumbnail panel on the left. The first slide is 1, second is 2, etc.