[2026] How to Group and Ungroup Objects in Google Slides

David Pang
2 days ago
5 min read

Google Slides allows you to move, resize, and format multiple elements as a single unit. This is called grouping and is especially useful when working with icons, text boxes, images, or complex slide layouts. Ungrouping lets you edit individual elements again whenever needed.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to group and ungroup objects in Google Slides using native menu options, right-click methods, and keyboard shortcuts. We’ll also cover a faster way to handle grouping and ungrouping using SheetWhiz, helping you reduce clicks and work more efficiently while designing presentations.

What Does Grouping Objects Mean in Google Slides?

Grouping in Google Slides means combining two or more objects, so they behave like a single element. Once grouped, you can move, resize, rotate, or format all selected objects at the same time. It saves time by avoiding the need to adjust each one individually.

This is useful when working with designs that include multiple elements, such as icons with labels, charts with text, or custom layouts. When you need to edit a single item again, you can simply ungroup the objects.

How to Group and Ungroup Objects in Google Slides

You can group and ungroup objects in Google Slides using multiple ways. Below are two simple methods you can use directly within your presentation:

Method 1. Using the Right-Click Menu

This method is the fastest if you prefer working directly on the slide and want to avoid navigating through menus.

Instructions: Select multiple objects on the slide by holding Shift and clicking each object. Once selected, right-click on any of the highlighted objects and choose Group. To ungroup the objects, right-click the grouped selection and click Ungroup.

Method 2. Using the Menu Bar

If you prefer using the menu ribbon for precise actions, this method lets you group and ungroup objects in Slides through clearly labeled options.

Instructions: Select the objects you want to group on the slide. Head to the Arrange option in the menu ribbon and choose Group from the dropdown. To ungroup objects, select the grouped elements, click Arrange, and then choose Ungroup.

Group Objects in Slides using Arrange Menu

How to Group and Ungroup Objects in Google Slides via Keyboard Shortcuts

For faster workflow, Google Slides also lets you group and ungroup objects using keyboard shortcuts. Shortcuts are available for both Windows/ChromeOS and macOS, making it easy to perform these actions without much effort:

Windows/ChromeOS

Group Objects in Slides: Ctrl + Alt + G
Ungroup Objects in Slides: Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G

macOS

Group Objects in Slides: ⌘ + Option + G
Ungroup Objects in Slides: ⌘ + Option + Shift + G

A Quick Overview of All Native Methods to Group and Ungroup Objects in Google Slides

To make it easier to remember, here’s a quick summary of all the native ways you can group and ungroup objects in Google Slides:

Method	How to Group	How to Ungroup
Right-Click Menu	Select objects → Right-click → Group	Select grouped objects → Right-click → Ungroup
Menu Bar (Arrange Option)	Select objects → Arrange → Group	Select grouped objects → Arrange → Ungroup
Keyboard Shortcuts	Windows/ChromeOS: Ctrl + Alt + G macOS: ⌘ + Option + G	Windows/ChromeOS: Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G macOS: ⌘ + Option + Shift + G

SheetWhiz: A Much Faster Way to Group and Ungroup Objects in Google Slides

When the native options to group and ungroup objects in Google Slides can feel slow, SheetWhiz simplifies the workflow even more. This Chrome extension brings familiar Excel and PowerPoint keyboard behavior directly into Google Slides. You no longer need to browse through menus or use rigid shortcuts.

Instead, you can manage grouping actions with simple and memorable key commands that you can configure as needed. The following are the specified shortcuts to group and ungroup for Google Slides in SheetWhiz:

Group Objects in Slides
- On Windows: ALT + A + G + G
- Mac: Option + A + G + G
Ungroup Objects
- On Windows: ALT + A + G + U
- On Mac: Option + A + G + U

As for security, SheetWhiz is SOC2 certified, which means it doesn’t have access to and doesn’t store your business data. Another key point about SheetWhiz is that it allows you to customize Shortcuts, much like the Quick Access Toolbar in PowerPoint. So, you can change them easily to ones like Alt/Ctrl + 1 + 2 + 3, or whatever suits your workflow.

Here is how to set up your own shortcut keys to group and ungroup objects in Google Slides with SheetWhiz:

How to Use SheetWhiz Shortcuts to Group and Ungroup Objects in Google Slides?

Using SheetWhiz shortcuts to group and ungroup objects in Google Slides is quick and straightforward. Once the extension is set up, you can start using the shortcuts immediately without changing your existing workflow with these steps:

Step 1: Use the official site or search directly in the Chrome Web Store to get the SheetWhiz extension.

Step 2: After installing SheetWhiz, reload your Google Slides presentation and click the SheetWhiz icon at the top. This will open the login menu, where you can sign up for a free account.

Step 3: Once you’ve completed the sign-up process, use the SheetWhiz shortcuts to group or ungroup in Google Slides as needed.

Conclusion

In summary, the ability to group and ungroup in Google Slides makes it easier to manage layouts and work with multiple elements at once. While Google Slides provides native menu options, SheetWhiz accelerates the process with commands such as Alt + A + G + G to group and Alt + A + G + U to ungroup. Using these shortcuts helps reduce clicks and maintain a more efficient workflow when creating presentations.

Shortcut Name	Shortcut Keys	What It Does
Bring to Front	Alt → H → G → R	Moves the selected object to the front
Send to Back	Alt → H → G → K	Moves the selected object to back
Bring Forward	Alt → H → G → F	Moves the object one layer closer to the front
Send Backward	Alt → H → G → B	Moves the object one layer closer to the back
Increase Font Size	Alt → H → F → G	Makes the selected text slightly larger
Decrease Font Size	Alt → H → F → K	Makes the selected text slightly smaller
Set Font Size	Alt → H → F → S	Opens the font-size field to enter a specific size
Set Font	Alt → H → F → F	Opens font options to change the text typeface