Conditional Slides in Google Slides

Q: Can I use variables in Google Slides?

Yes. Use the same {{variable}} syntax as Google Docs. TypeFlow replaces them with your data when generating.

Q: How do conditional slides work?

Add {{section_name}} tags to speaker notes, then configure conditions in TypeFlow. Slides are included or removed based on your data.

Create dynamic presentations with conditional slides that adapt to your data.

Overview

Google Slides templates work like Google Docs templates - use {{variable}} syntax to insert data. But Slides also support conditional slides that show or hide based on conditions.

Use cases:

Tailored sales presentations by customer type
Training materials with role-specific slides
Reports with optional sections

Conditional Slides

Show or hide entire slides based on your Airtable data.

Step 1: Tag Your Slides

Add tags to speaker notes (not the slide itself):

{{section_premium}}

Examples:

{{section_premium}} - Premium customer slides
{{section_technical}} - Technical detail slides
{{section_pricing}} - Pricing information

Step 2: Configure Conditions

In TypeFlow, find the Conditional Sections card and set up rules for each tagged slide.

Setting Up Conditions

Each rule has four parts:

Part	Description
Show if / Hide if	What happens when condition is true
Variable	Which Airtable field to check
Operator	How to compare
Value	What to compare against

Condition Groups

Within Groups

All - Every condition must be true
Any - At least one condition must be true

Between Groups

AND - All groups must satisfy conditions
OR - At least one group must satisfy conditions

Operators

Operator	Description
`is`	Exact match
`is not`	Not equal
`contains`	Text includes value
`does not contain`	Text excludes value
`is not empty`	Field has a value
`is empty`	Field has no value

Examples

Simple Condition

Show if {{Customer Type}} is "Premium"

Multiple AND Conditions

Group 1 (All):
  Show if {{Customer Type}} is "Premium"
  Show if {{Country}} is "United States"

→ Both must be true

Multiple OR Conditions

Group 1 (Any):
  Show if {{Customer Type}} is "VIP"
  Show if {{Customer Type}} is "Premium"

→ Either can be true

Complex Condition

Group 1 (All):
  Show if {{Customer Type}} is "Premium"
OR
Group 2 (All):
  Show if {{Total Orders}} contains "1000"

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Slides not appearing	Check Show if vs Hide if logic
Slides always appear	Check for empty conditions
Conditions erased	Use "Refresh data" not reconnect
Values not matching	Check exact spelling and case

Important: Click "Refresh data" (not reconnect) to preserve existing conditions when updating your template.

FAQ

Can I use variables in Google Slides?

Yes. Use the same {{variable}} syntax as Google Docs. TypeFlow replaces them with your data when generating.

How do conditional slides work?

Add {{section_name}} tags to speaker notes, then configure conditions in TypeFlow. Slides are included or removed based on your data.

Will my conditions be lost if I update the template?

Use "Refresh data" instead of reconnecting to preserve your conditions while updating template metadata.

Conditional Sections - Conditional content in Google Docs
Google Docs Template - Basic template setup

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