Create presentations using AI with Plus AI for Google Slides

Plus AI
27 Oct 202305:53

TLDRThe video tutorial demonstrates how to use Plus AI for Google Slides to quickly create, edit, and design presentations. It showcases creating a presentation from a prompt, such as generating a pitch deck for a food drive startup. The process includes reviewing a draft outline, customizing slides, and selecting themes. The video also illustrates generating a presentation from a block of text, editing slides by converting text to bullet points, and remixing slides to different formats. Additionally, it covers designing custom presentation themes and applying them to existing slides. Plus AI simplifies the presentation process, making it efficient and visually appealing.

Takeaways

  • 🚀 Use Plus AI to create presentations from a prompt or existing text block.
  • 🔍 Access Plus AI for Google Slides through the extensions menu.
  • 📑 Choose a preset or provide a custom prompt for generating presentations.
  • 🤖 Click 'generate outline' to create a draft outline for review.
  • 🔄 Edit the outline and select 'generate slides' to create the slide deck.
  • 🎨 Customize the presentation with a chosen theme and layout.
  • 📄 Convert blocks of text into presentations using 'Text to Presentation' mode.
  • 📝 Insert individual slides into an existing presentation as needed.
  • ✍️ Reformat text into bullet points with the 'Rewrite Current Slide' feature.
  • 🔄 Remix slides to change their format, such as transforming images into columns.
  • 🎨 Design custom presentation themes with Plus AI for a personalized look.
  • 📚 Use Plus AI to summarize content into different slide types, like timelines.

Q & A

  • What is the primary function of Plus AI for Google Slides?

    -The primary function of Plus AI for Google Slides is to assist users in creating, editing, and designing presentations quickly and efficiently using AI technology.

  • How does one start using Plus AI to create a presentation from a prompt?

    -To start using Plus AI to create a presentation from a prompt, you click on extensions and open Plus AI for Google Slides, then select a preset or provide your own prompt to generate the desired presentation.

  • What is a pitch deck and how does Plus AI assist in creating one?

    -A pitch deck is a presentation that businesses use to communicate their value proposition to potential investors or partners. Plus AI assists in creating a pitch deck by generating a draft outline based on the chosen topic, which the user can review and edit before generating the slides.

  • How can Plus AI be used to create a presentation from an existing block of text?

    -Plus AI can create a presentation from an existing block of text by using the 'Text to Presentation' mode. Users can copy and paste text from various sources like documents, PDFs, or web articles into Plus AI, and then generate a presentation with a chosen theme.

  • What is the process for inserting a single slide into an existing presentation using Plus AI?

    -To insert a single slide, the user can describe the topic for the slide, choose a theme and layout, and then hit the 'Generate' button. Plus AI will create the slide and add it to the presentation.

  • How can Plus AI help in rewriting the content of a slide?

    -Plus AI can help rewrite the content of a slide by converting paragraphs into bullet points or summarizing text. The user can select the 'Rewrite Current Slide' button, and Plus AI will reformat the text accordingly.

  • What is the 'Remix' feature in Plus AI and how does it work?

    -The 'Remix' feature in Plus AI allows users to reformat a slide into a different layout. By selecting the 'Remix' button, users can choose a new slide type and Plus AI will transform the existing content to fit the new format.

  • How can Plus AI be used to design custom presentation themes?

    -To design custom presentation themes, users can click the 'Design' button, select 'Create a new theme', name the theme, and then use the 'Generate with AI' button to let Plus AI create a theme based on the input.

  • What kind of content can Plus AI generate a presentation from?

    -Plus AI can generate a presentation from various types of content, including text documents, PDFs, blog posts, and any other text that can be copied and pasted.

  • How does Plus AI help in editing and customizing the generated slides?

    -Plus AI assists in editing and customizing slides by allowing users to make direct edits to the text, convert paragraphs to bullet points, remove or add content, and remix slides to different formats.

  • What are the steps to apply a newly designed theme to an existing presentation in Plus AI?

    -After designing a new theme, users can apply it to an existing presentation by selecting the 'Apply' button, which automatically updates all the slides in the presentation with the new fonts and color schemes.

  • Can Plus AI generate presentations on specialized topics such as AI in healthcare?

    -Yes, Plus AI can generate presentations on specialized topics. Users can provide a prompt or use the 'Text to Presentation' mode with relevant text to generate a themed presentation on niche subjects like AI in healthcare.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Introduction to Plus AI Presentation Maker

This paragraph introduces the Plus AI presentation maker, a tool designed to create, edit, and design presentations quickly. The speaker demonstrates how to use Plus AI to generate a presentation from a prompt by opening the extension for Google Slides and selecting a preset or providing a custom prompt. The example given is creating a pitch deck for a startup that uses self-driving food trucks. The process includes generating an outline, reviewing and editing it, and then generating the slides with a chosen theme. The paragraph also covers generating a presentation from an existing block of text, such as a Wikipedia article, and converting it into a slide deck using the 'Text to Presentation' mode.

05:03

📝 Editing and Customizing Presentations with Plus AI

The second paragraph focuses on how to edit and customize presentations using Plus AI. It covers inserting a single slide into an existing presentation, rewriting slides to convert paragraphs into bullet points, and remixing slides to change their format. The speaker also shows how to use the 'Remix' feature to transform a slide's layout, such as turning a text block into a timeline. Lastly, the paragraph demonstrates designing custom presentation themes by creating a new theme with a specific name and applying it to all slides in the presentation for a consistent look and feel.

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Keywords

💡Plus AI presentation maker

Plus AI presentation maker is a tool designed to assist users in creating, editing, and designing presentations quickly and efficiently. It is integrated with Google Slides and uses artificial intelligence to generate presentations based on user prompts or existing text. In the video, it is used to create a pitch deck for a startup, demonstrating its ability to draft outlines and generate slides based on a given topic.

💡Presentation presets

Presentation presets in the context of Plus AI are pre-defined templates or themes that users can select to quickly start creating a presentation. These presets provide a structured starting point for various types of presentations, such as pitch decks, which can then be customized further according to the user's needs. In the video, the presenter chooses the 'pitch deck' preset to create a presentation for a food delivery startup.

💡Generate outline

The 'Generate outline' feature in Plus AI allows users to create a draft outline for their presentations. This feature uses AI to suggest a logical flow and structure for the presentation based on the prompt provided by the user. In the video, after selecting the pitch deck preset, the presenter generates an outline to review and ensure it includes all the desired slides.

💡Text to Presentation mode

This mode in Plus AI enables users to convert blocks of text from various sources, such as documents, PDFs, or web articles, into a structured presentation. The AI analyzes the text and creates slides that convey the main points in a visual format. In the example from the video, a Wikipedia article about AI is used to generate a presentation, showcasing the tool's ability to handle existing textual content.

💡Slide themes

Slide themes in Plus AI refer to the visual design templates that determine the appearance of the slides in a presentation. These themes include color schemes, fonts, and layout designs that can be chosen by the user to match the style and tone of their presentation. The video demonstrates how the presenter can select a theme and have Plus AI generate an entire slide deck with a consistent look and feel.

💡Insert single slide

The 'Insert single slide' functionality in Plus AI allows users to add individual slides to an existing presentation without generating a full deck. This feature provides flexibility for users who may want to expand their presentation with specific content, such as adding a slide about AI in healthcare as demonstrated in the video. The user can choose a theme and layout for the new slide and generate it based on their input.

💡Rewrite slides

The 'Rewrite slides' feature in Plus AI is used to reformat the content of a slide into a different structure, such as converting paragraphs into bullet points. This tool helps users to simplify and clarify the information on a slide, making it easier to read and understand. In the video, the presenter uses this feature to condense text blocks into bullet points for a slide about AI in healthcare.

💡Remix slide

The 'Remix slide' function in Plus AI enables users to transform the layout and format of an existing slide to better suit their needs. This can involve changing the arrangement of elements on the slide, such as replacing images with columns of text. The video shows how the presenter can quickly change a slide with three images into a three-column format with headers, demonstrating the tool's adaptability.

💡Design custom themes

With Plus AI, users have the option to 'Design custom themes' for their presentations. This feature allows for the creation of unique visual designs that can be applied across all slides in a deck. The presenter in the video demonstrates this by creating a new theme called 'professional consulting deck,' which includes a color scheme and the option to add a logo, enhancing the presentation's professional appearance.

💡Self-driving food trucks

Self-driving food trucks, as mentioned in the video, are autonomous vehicles equipped to cook and deliver hot meals. This concept is used as an example to illustrate how Plus AI can generate a presentation for a specific startup. The idea represents an innovative application of self-driving technology in the food industry, which is the subject of the pitch deck created in the video.

💡Generative AI

Generative AI refers to the subset of artificial intelligence that is capable of creating new content, such as text, images, or presentations. In the context of the video, Plus AI uses generative AI to create slides and presentations based on user inputs, whether they are prompts, existing text, or specific requests for slide content. The video demonstrates how generative AI can be used to produce a set of slides about AI from a Wikipedia article.

Highlights

The video demonstrates how to use Plus AI presentation maker to create, edit, and design presentations quickly.

Access Plus AI for Google Slides through the extensions menu.

Choose from preset presentations or create custom ones using a prompt.

Generate a pitch deck for a startup with self-driving food trucks.

Review and edit the automatically created outline before generating slides.

Select a theme for the entire slide deck to be generated by Plus AI.

Plus AI can generate presentations from existing text, such as a Wikipedia article.

Use the 'Text to Presentation' mode to convert text documents into slides.

Edit individual slides by rewriting text into bullet points.

Insert a single slide into an existing presentation with a specific theme and layout.

Remix slides to change their format, such as turning an image slide into a three-column text slide.

Transform plain text into a timeline format using the Remix feature.

Design custom presentation themes with AI assistance for a personalized look.

Apply a new theme to an entire presentation with a single click.

Plus AI streamlines the presentation creation process, saving time and effort.

The tool offers flexibility in editing and customizing presentations to fit specific needs.

Plus AI is suitable for various presentation types, from pitch decks to informational slides.

The video provides a step-by-step guide on leveraging Plus AI's features for efficient presentation creation.