Collaborate more seamlessly with live pointers in Google Slides

What’s changing

To enhance collaboration within Google Slides, Google is introducing live cursors, a new feature that lets you and your colleagues see each other's mouse cursors in real time.

With this update, co-creators can easily point out specific text or image elements in Slides to highlight important information and content.

Who’s impacted

End users 

Why it’s important

Live Pointers help build connections as you collaborate in real time with others.

Getting started

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
• End users 
  • This feature is OFF by default. To show your pointer to collaborators, go to View > Live Pointer > show my pointer. You can also enable this feature using the cursor icon in the toolbar. Live cursors will remain visible on all slides until you turn them OFF.
    • You can hide the collaborator cursor for the current session by switching to current mode or by going to View > Live cursor > show collaborator cursor.
  • Visit the Help Center to learn more about  live pointers in Google Slides. 

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release Domain: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature exposure) starting July 28, 2023
• Scheduled release domain: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature exposure) starting July 18, 2023

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers and customers with personal Google accounts