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# Replace Text

> Replace text in Google Slides presentations with dynamic data from your marketing workflows.

**Replace Text** updates text in your Google Slides presentations automatically. Perfect for creating personalized reports, updating campaign data, or generating client presentations with fresh metrics.

<Note>
  **Markdown Formatting Supported!** When using **Alt Text mode**, your replacement text can include basic markdown formatting:

  * `**bold**` for **bold** text
  * `*italic*` for *italic* text
  * `[link text](url)` for clickable hyperlinks

  *Note: Markdown formatting is only supported when using Alt Text search method, not Regular Text mode.*
</Note>

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## Inputs

| Field                   | Type      | Required | Description                                                                                        |
| ----------------------- | --------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Presentation URL/ID** | Text      | Yes      | Google Slides presentation link or ID                                                              |
| **Search Method**       | Select    | Yes      | How to find text: Regular text or Alt text                                                         |
| **Replacement Method**  | Select    | Yes      | Manual (few replacements) or Structured Data (Bulk)                                                |
| **Text Replacements**   | Key-Value | Yes      | What to find and what to replace it with. Supports markdown: `**bold**`, `*italic*`, `[text](url)` |
| **Structured Data**     | Table     | No       | Marketing data in any simple table format (for bulk updates)                                       |
| **Slide Number**        | Number    | No       | Specific slide to update (leave empty for all slides)                                              |

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## Search Methods: Two Ways to Find Text

### Regular Text Mode

Finds and replaces actual visible text in your slides.

* **Use for:** One-time updates, simple changes
* **Example:** Replace "Last Month" with "December 2024"

### Alt Text Mode

Uses hidden "alt text" labels to identify elements.

* **Use for:** Recurring reports, reusable templates
* **Example:** Label an element "monthly\_revenue" and update it repeatedly

**What is Alt Text?** Alt text is a hidden label you can add to any text box or element in Google Slides. It's like giving each element a permanent name tag.

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## How to Add Alt Text in Google Slides

1. **Right-click** on any text box or element
2. Select **"Alt text"** from the menu
3. **If you don't see Alt text:** Click **"Format options"** first, then look for Alt text at the bottom
4. **Add a descriptive name** like "campaign\_spend" or "conversion\_rate"

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/markifact/Ljk8anYBzOzZ898C/images/nodes/slides_alt_text.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ljk8anYBzOzZ898C&q=85&s=7b37fbd40e1acc0d897d8d7231a207b6" alt="alt-text-example" width="1317" height="819" data-path="images/nodes/slides_alt_text.png" />

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## When to Use Each Search Method

| **Regular Text**                     | **Alt Text**                         |
| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------ |
| One-time updates                     | Recurring reports                    |
| Simple text changes                  | Template-based workflows             |
| Text you won't change again          | Dynamic data that updates regularly  |
| **Example:** Update client name once | **Example:** Monthly revenue updates |

**Key Difference:** Regular text disappears after replacement. Alt text stays, so you can update the same element multiple times.

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## Replacement Methods: Manual vs Structured Data (Bulk)

### Manual Replacement

Add individual text replacements one by one.

**Best for:**

* 1-5 replacements
* Simple updates
* Quick one-off changes

**Example:**

* Find: "campaign\_name" → Replace: "Holiday Sale"
* Find: "total\_spend" → Replace: "\$12,450"

### Structured Data (Bulk)

Use data from previous workflow steps to make many replacements at once.

**Best for:**

* 10+ replacements
* Data from analytics reports
* Automated workflows

**Example:** Connect Google Ads data to automatically update spend, clicks, conversions, etc.

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## Examples

### Manual Replacement Example

**Scenario:** Update a client presentation with new campaign data

**Setup:**

* Set alt text "client\_name" on title
* Set alt text "campaign\_budget" on budget number
* Set alt text "performance\_metric" on results

**Replacements:**

* `client_name` → "Nike"
* `campaign_budget` → "\$25,000"
* `performance_metric` → "152% ROAS"

### Structured Data (Bulk) Example

**Scenario:** Monthly report with Google Ads data

**Your data can come in any of these simple formats:**

#### Option 1: Simple Table Format (Easiest)

Just provide your data as key-value pairs - the system automatically knows what to find and replace:

| Metric                | Value    |
| --------------------- | -------- |
| cost                  | \$15,420 |
| clicks                | 12,350   |
| conversions           | 145      |
| conversion\_rate      | 3.2%     |
| cost\_per\_conversion | \$106.34 |

**How it works:** The system uses each table header (cost, clicks, etc.) to find matching alt text in your slides and replaces it with the corresponding value.

#### Option 2: Traditional Find/Replace Format

For more control, specify exactly what to find and what to replace it with:

| What to Find     | Replace With    | Target Slide |
| ---------------- | --------------- | ------------ |
| monthly\_spend   | \$15,420        | (all slides) |
| click\_count     | 12,350          | 2            |
| conversion\_data | 145 conversions | 3            |

**Result:** All metrics update automatically from your marketing data, no matter which format you use.

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## Structured Data: Three Flexible Formats

The system accepts your data in multiple formats - choose what works best for your workflow:

### Format 1: Simple Key-Value Table (Recommended for Marketers)

**Best for:** Most marketing use cases - clean and simple

**Your data:** Any table where column names match your slide's alt text

```
cost: $15,420
impressions: 62,000
ctr: 2.4%
```

**What happens:** System automatically finds alt text "cost", "impressions", "ctr" in your slides and updates them.

### Format 2: Single Table with Multiple Metrics

**Best for:** When you have all your metrics in one organized table

**Your data:** One comprehensive table

```
campaign_spend: $25,000
campaign_clicks: 8,500
campaign_conversions: 180
campaign_roas: 4.2x
```

### Format 3: Detailed Find/Replace Control

**Best for:** Advanced users who need precise control

**Your data:** Specify exactly what to find and replace

```
find: "last_month_spend", replace: "$15,420"
find: "performance_metric", replace: "152% ROAS", slide: 3
```

**Key Benefits:**

* ✅ **Simple:** Use any table format from your reports
* ✅ **Flexible:** Works with Google Ads, Analytics, Sheets, and any data source
* ✅ **Smart:** Automatically matches your data to slide elements
* ✅ **No Technical Setup:** Just make sure your alt text names match your data columns

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## Connecting Your Marketing Data

The flexible data format works seamlessly with all marketing data sources:

### From Google Ads

Connect a **Google Ads Report** node → **Replace Text** node

* Use the data returned directly from Google Ads Get Report
* Make sure your report returns 1 row of data
* Ensure your slide alt text matches the column names (e.g., "cost", "clicks", "impressions")
* Your metrics automatically update in slides

### From Google Analytics

Connect a **GA4 Report** node → **Replace Text** node

* Use the data returned directly from GA4 Get Report
* Configure your report to return 1 row with your key metrics
* Match your slide alt text to GA4 metric names (e.g., "sessions", "users", "conversions")
* Sessions, users, conversion data flows directly to your presentation

### From Google Sheets

Connect a **Sheets Read** node → **Replace Text** node

* Any spreadsheet data updates your slides instantly
* Perfect for custom calculations and KPIs

### From Any Platform

Connect **Facebook Ads**, **LinkedIn Ads**, **TikTok Ads**, or any data node

* All platforms output data in compatible formats
* Mix and match data from multiple sources

**Pro Tip:** Most marketing report nodes (Google Ads Get Report, GA4 Get Report, etc.) return data that can be used directly in Structured Data. Just ensure:

1. Your report returns **1 row** of data
2. Your slide **alt text names** match the **column names** from your report
3. Example: If Google Ads returns "cost" and "clicks", make sure you have alt text "cost" and "clicks" in your slides

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## Credit Cost

1 credit per successful run.

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## FAQ

<Accordion title="What's Alt Text?">
  Alt text is a hidden label you can add to any text box or element in Google
  Slides. It's like giving each element a permanent name tag. You can use it to
  identify elements for repeated updates. It's meant for accessibility, but we
  use it to make dynamic presentations easier to manage.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What's the difference between Regular Text and Alt Text modes?">
  **Regular Text** finds and replaces visible text in your slides. Once replaced, that text is gone.

  **Alt Text** uses hidden labels you add to elements. The label stays, so you can update the same element repeatedly.

  Use Regular Text for one-time changes. Use Alt Text for recurring reports and templates.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="When should I use Manual vs Structured Data (Bulk)?">
  **Manual**: 1-5 simple replacements, quick updates

  **Structured Data (Bulk)**: 10+ replacements, connecting data from analytics reports, automated workflows
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="How do I set up a reusable presentation template?">
  1. Create your presentation design 2. Add alt text to all dynamic elements
     (right-click → Alt text) 3. Use descriptive names like "monthly\_revenue",
     "campaign\_name" 4. Save as template and reuse with different data
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I replace text on specific slides only?">
  Yes, use the Slide Number field to target specific slides. Leave empty to
  update all slides in the presentation.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What happens if the text isn't found?">
  If regular text isn't found, nothing happens. If alt text isn't found, the
  replacement is skipped. Check your spelling and ensure the text/alt text
  exists in your presentation.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="How can I format the structured data for replacements?">
  The system accepts your data in multiple simple formats - no technical setup required:

  **Simple Key-Value Format (Most Popular):**
  Any table where the column names match your slide's alt text:

  * cost → \$15,420
  * impressions → 62,000
  * ctr → 2.4%

  **Traditional Format (For Advanced Users):**
  Specify exactly what to find and replace:

  * What to find: "monthly\_spend" → Replace with: "\$15,420"
  * What to find: "conversion\_rate" → Replace with: "3.2%" → Target slide: 2

  **Works with any data source:** Google Ads Get Report, GA4 Get Report, Sheets, Facebook Ads, or any node that outputs table data.

  **Direct Node Connection:** You can use data directly from nodes like Google Ads Get Report or GA4 Get Report. Just ensure your report returns 1 row and your slide alt text matches the column names.

  **Pro Tip:** Use AI nodes like [Generate Structured Data](/nodes/ai/ai_generate_structured_data) to automatically format your data from any source into the perfect format for your slides.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="How do I add hyperlinks or format text in replacements?">
  When using **Alt Text mode**, Replace Text supports markdown formatting in your replacement values:

  **Bold Text:**

  ```
  **this will be bold**
  ```

  **Italic Text:**

  ```
  *this will be italic*
  ```

  **Clickable Hyperlinks:**

  ```
  [Click here to view report](https://example.com/report)
  ```

  **Combined Example:**
  Replace `campaign_summary` with:

  ```
  **Campaign Performance:** *Excellent* - [View Full Report](https://analytics.google.com/report)
  ```

  This creates: **Campaign Performance:** *Excellent* - with a clickable link to your report.

  **Important:** Markdown formatting only works with Alt Text search method, not Regular Text mode.

  **Pro Tip:** Hyperlinks are great for adding clickable CTAs or linking to dashboards directly from your slides!
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="I'm getting an error about multiple items or find/replace keys. What's wrong?">
  This error happens when your data format doesn't match what the system expects. Here's how to fix it:

  **Error:** "When providing a list with multiple items, all items must have 'find' and 'replace' keys"

  **Solution:** You're mixing data formats. Choose one approach:

  **Option 1 - Simple Key-Value (Recommended):**
  Use a single table with your metrics:

  ```
  cost: $15,420
  clicks: 12,350
  conversions: 145
  ```

  **Option 2 - Multiple Find/Replace Items:**
  If you need multiple specific replacements, format each one properly:

  ```
  find: "cost", replace: "$15,420"
  find: "clicks", replace: "12,350"
  find: "conversions", replace: "145"
  ```

  **Don't mix formats:** Don't combine simple key-value data with find/replace format in the same list.

  **Quick Fix:** If you're getting this error, check your data source and make sure it's outputting either:

  * One simple table with key-value pairs, OR
  * Multiple items where each has both "find" and "replace" fields
</Accordion>