--- title: "Managing Google Slides in Skykit Beam" slug: "managing-a-slideshow-in-skykit-beam" description: "Learn how to manage slideshows in Skykit Beam." tags: ["google slides", "keynote", "powerpoint", "slideshows", "Skykit Beam"] updated: 2026-10-14T21:28:50Z published: 2026-10-14T21:28:50Z canonical: "support.skykit.com/managing-a-slideshow-in-skykit-beam" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.skykit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Managing Google Slides in Skykit Beam ## **Managing a Slideshow** Need some help with the Content Item Manager? See [Content Item Manager Tour](/v1/docs/content-item-manager-tour). 1. From the **Content** menu, select the slideshow you want to manage. Depending on the type of presentation file you selected, the **Slides**, **PowerPoint**, or **Keynote** content manager window opens. In the following example, we'll manage a Google slideshow. ![Slides content manager window](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Slideshow%20Content%20Window(1).png) With the exception of the **Auto-Publish** feature, which is only available for Google slideshows, the settings are the same for all three types of slideshows. 2. Skykit automatically adds the title of your uploaded slideshow into the **Name** field. If you'd like to change it, enter a new title in the field. 3. Use the slide previews or the navigation arrows to select the slide you want to manage. ![Slides content window - slide preview highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Slides%20Window%203(1).png) 4. After you've selected the slide, select the gear icon in the upper right corner of the window to open the slide's **Settings** drawer. ![Google Slides settings drawer](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/managing-a-slideshow-in-skykit-beam-image-ww1utsig.jpg) 1. If you would like Beam to automatically sync and publish your Google slideshow overnight, turn on the **Auto-Publish** toggle. This is a good option if you make changes to your slideshow that you want to show up the next day. ![Slides Settings drawer - Auto-Publish toggle](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Slide%20Settings%20Auto-Publish.png) **Note**: **Auto-Publish** is only available for Google slideshows.See [What Is Auto-Publish for Google Slideshows?](/v1/docs/what-is-auto-publish-for-google-slideshows) to learn more. 2. In the **Duration** field, enter the length of time you want the slide to be displayed. The default duration is 10 seconds. To apply this setting to all slides in the slideshow, select **Apply to All Slides**. 3. From the **Transition** drop-down list, select how you would like the slide to transition to the next one. When you select a transition, you'll see a preview of the effect in the content manager window. To apply this transition type to all slides in the slideshow, select **Apply to All Slides**. 4. Select the ←**Back** button to save your changes and close the **Settings** drawer. 5. To change the settings for your remaining slides, repeat Steps 3 through 8 for each one. 6. When you have finished updating the settings for your slideshow, select **Publish** to make your slideshow available to publish directly to your displays or to insert into a playlist or program. ![Slides content window - Publish button highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/Slides%20Publish(1).png) ## **Editing an Existing Google Slideshow** You can edit a Google slideshow from the **Slides** content manager window in Beam. See [Editing an Existing Google Slideshow](/v1/docs/editing-a-google-slideshow) to learn more. ## **Re-Uploading a Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote Slideshow** If you need to edit a Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote slideshow that's already been uploaded into Beam but you want to retain the settings you've already configured, you can edit the file and then re-upload it right from the content manager window. **Note**: You can re-upload a PowerPoint slideshow from your local storage or Microsoft OneDrive. You can only re-upload a Keynote presentation from your local storage. 1. Update your Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote file and save it to your local folder or shared drive. You cannot re-upload PowerPoint or Keynote files via Google Drive. 2. From the **Content** menu, select the content item you just updated. The content manager window opens. 3. In the content manager window, select **Re-upload from Local Storage** (available for PowerPoint and Keynote files) or **Re-upload from OneDrive** (available for PowerPoint files only). ![PowerPoint content manager window - Re-upload buttons highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/86c4dfb2-4202-4f4a-97e1-d24441ae8c90/Images/Documentation/PPT%20Re-upload%20Buttons(1).png) If you re-upload from OneDrive, the document will simply upload into Beam after you select it. If you re-upload from local storage, a window opens with options to drag and drop your file into the window or browse to select it. After you choose the file, it appears in the **File Re-upload** window. You just need to select **Upload** to upload the file into Beam. If the document is currently playing on any displays, the changes will appear automatically. ## **Next Steps** Now that you've successfully uploaded and managed your slideshow, it's time to publish your content directly to your Displays or insert them into a Playlist or Collection. **Publish directly to a Display:** [Publishing Content to a Display](/v1/docs/publishing-content-to-a-display) **Insert into a Playlist:** [Playlists Overview](/v1/docs/what-is-a-playlist) **Insert into a Collection:** [Collections Overview](/v1/docs/how-to-set-up-collections-layouts)