Group and ungroup objects

Group and ungroup objects in Google Slides — with three ready prompts, from the immediate task to the lasting pattern.

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Execute — do the immediate task

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I need the final slide layout for Tuesday's lesson. Group the title text box, the class photo of…
I need the final slide layout for Tuesday's lesson. Group the title text box, the class photo of Room 204, and the logo so they move together, then ungroup them again so I can tweak the photo crop — do this on the master copy named "Biology Lab — v3" and save a duplicate as "Biology Lab — for print" before you change anything.

Improve — make it easier to accept

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Before I hand this to printing and to Ms. Ortega, make the grouped elements easier to manage — give…
Before I hand this to printing and to Ms. Ortega, make the grouped elements easier to manage — give the group a clear name, check alignment against the slide grid, and ensure the photo has at least 150 dpi when exported. If ungrouping will break the alignment, show what will shift and propose the smallest adjustment that keeps the header aligned.

Decide — diagnose the stuck moment

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I just grouped the title, class photo and logo on the slide and the header shifted off the grid.…

I grouped the class photo, logo and title and the header moved slightly off the grid

I just grouped the title, class photo and logo on the slide and the header shifted off the grid. Ms. Ortega will notice misalignment and the print vendor needs precise spacing. I cannot tell whether to undo the group and fix the header manually or keep the group and adjust everything. What likely caused the shift and what is the safest next move to preserve layout and speed?

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