Google Workspace: Find and replace text across all slides

Find and replace text across all slides.

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Find and replace text across all slides.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Find and replace text across all slides under Google Workspace › Slides, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
KeyYesThe text to search for across all slides
ValueNoThe replacement text (empty to delete matches)
VariableNoName of the variable where the result will be stored
Case sensitiveNoWhether the search is case-sensitive (default true) Default: on.

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Tips

  • Use placeholder tokens like {{title}}, {{date}}, {{name}} in template presentations
  • The replacement happens across all slides, shapes, and text boxes
  • Combine with Duplicate slide to create data-driven slide decks

Related functions

  • Insert text – Insert text into a specific shape
  • Duplicate slide – Create template-based slides

See it working on your own data

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