Create a Custom slide in a Presentation

Last updated: May 2026

Short summary

Use the "Custom" slide type to build a freeform Presentation slide with text and media elements placed on a canvas.

When to use this feature

Use a "Custom" slide when you need to:

• Design a slide layout manually
• Place elements freely on a canvas
• Combine headings, text, bullets, and media in one slide
• Preview the slide before sharing the Document

Step-by-step instructions

1. In the Business Portal, go to Menu → Workspaces, open the Document you want to edit, and select "Presentation".
2. Click "+ Add".
3. Select "Custom" from the slide type menu.

!Screenshot: Select Custom slide

4. On the new "Custom 1" slide, choose "Device" and "Canvas grid" if needed. Use "Snap to grid" to align elements while moving them.

!Screenshot: Build Custom slide

5. Drag elements from the toolbar into the canvas:

• "Title"
• "Subtitle"
• "Text"
• "Bullets"
• "Media"

6. Move and resize elements on the canvas. To style selected elements, use the arrow button.
7. Click "View slide" to review the slide.

Notes & limitations

• "Custom" is available as a slide type in "Presentation".
• "Media" supports uploaded images in JPG, PNG, and WebP formats.
• Maximum image upload size is 50MB.
• Custom slide layouts keep fixed positioning, sizing, layering, rotation, and styling when viewed.
• On mobile, the slide scales down without distortion.
• Print/PDF output keeps the slide layout and object positions.
• Undo/redo is supported for up to 20 actions.

Troubleshooting

Q: I do not see "Custom" in the slide type menu.

A: Open "Presentation", click "+ Add", then look for "Custom". If it is still missing, the access requirement is contact admin.

Q: My image will not upload.

A: Use JPG, PNG, or WebP. The maximum upload size and exact error message are .

Q: My objects are not aligning.

A: Turn on "Snap to grid" and adjust "Canvas grid" if needed.

Q: How do I know my Custom slide was saved?

A: It is auto saved

Q: Can I undo changes?

A: Yes. Custom slides support undo/redo for up to 20 actions. The exact undo/redo UI labels by click ctrl + Z.