How to Install and Use the Helperbird Add-on for Google Slides
Learn how to easily install and use the Helperbird add-on for Google Slides. This guide walks you through adding powerful accessibility features like dyslexia-friendly fonts and text-to-speech directly to your presentations.
Helperbird for Google Slides brings all your favorite accessibility features right into your presentations. While the Helperbird browser extension works across the web, this add-on is built specifically for Google Slides, making it easy to use features like dyslexia-friendly fonts and text-to-speech without leaving your presentation.
How to Add the Helperbird Add-on to Google Slides
Step 1: Open Your Presentation
Open any Google Slides presentation to get started.
Step 2: Go to Extensions
Click Extensions in the top menu bar of Google Slides.
Step 3: Install the Add-on
Select Get Extension from the dropdown menu.
This opens the Google Workspace Marketplace where you can search for Helperbird. Click Install when you find it, then follow the prompts to give the necessary permissions.
Once installed, you'll find Helperbird in your Extensions menu whenever you need it.
Tip: You might need to sign in to your Helperbird account the first time you use it. If you're using a work or school account, check with your admin if you need approval to install extensions.
How to Use the Translate Feature
Step 1: Select Your Text
Highlight the text you want to translate by clicking and dragging over it on your slide.
Step 2: Open Helperbird
Click Extensions in the top menu, then select Helperbird to open the sidebar.
Step 3: Translate Your Text
In the Helperbird sidebar, click the Translate option. Choose your target language from the dropdown menu, then click Translate to see the translation, or Translate & Replace to replace the original text with the translation directly on your slide.
Tip: Use the regular Translate option first to check the translation before replacing your original text. This way, you can make sure it looks good before committing to the change.
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Need Additional Help?
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