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Live polls and Q&A for Google Slides

Turn a Google Slides deck into a two-way conversation without a single add-on. Create a poll, quiz or Q&A in PollsLive, put the QR code on a slide, and your audience answers from their phones while results animate live. It works anywhere Google Slides does - straight from the browser.

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What you can run

Warm-up poll

Open with a poll so people are answering before you've finished slide one.

Lesson checks

Check understanding mid-deck with a quick multiple-choice or 1-5 scale.

Word clouds

Crowdsource one word from everyone and show the cloud forming live.

Moderated Q&A

Gather questions, let the room upvote them, and answer the best on screen.

Step-by-step setup guide

Follow these steps for your next Google Slides session. No add-in required unless you opt into the advanced setup below.

  1. 1

    Build your activity in PollsLive

    Head to pollslive.com and create a poll, quiz, word cloud, or Q&A block. Templates for ice-breakers, lesson checks, and exit tickets get you live in under a minute.

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    PollsLive create hub with poll, quiz and survey options
    Start from a blank poll, template, or AI prompt — no account required.
  2. 2

    Shape the questions

    Add your prompt and answer choices in the editor. Pick multiple choice for a quick check, 1–5 scale for confidence, or Quiz mode when you want a scored leaderboard.

    Tip: Google Slides users often run an exit-ticket scale on the last slide — set results to show after voting so students commit first.

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    PollsLive editor with quiz question and answer options
    Add questions, set correct answers for quizzes, or pick poll and scale types.
  3. 3

    Start the live session

    Hit Present live. The host view shows your PIN, QR code, and a short join link. Leave this tab open in Chrome or Edge while you present from Slides.

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    PollsLive host console showing join PIN and QR code
    Copy the PIN, download the QR, or share the join link.
  4. 4

    Insert the QR into Google Slides

    Download the QR from the host console, then in Slides use Insert → Image → Upload from computer. Place it on a 'Join now' slide with the PIN in bold underneath.

    Tip: In Slides, use File → Publish to web only if you need a static link — for live polls, always use the PIN from the active session.

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    Present and flip to PollsLive

    Present from Google Slides in full screen. When you reach the join slide, ask the room to scan, then switch browser tabs to the PollsLive host console. Results update live for everyone watching the projector.

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    Live poll results animating on the PollsLive presenter screen
    Results update in real time as the room votes.
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    Wrap up and export

    Discuss the results on screen, then return to Slides. After class, open Studio → Results to export responses to Excel or PDF for your gradebook or records.

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    Live 1–5 scale results on the presenter screen
    Pulse checks and scale questions work the same way.

Google Workspace sidebar add-on

Schools and orgs on Google Workspace can install the PollsLive sidebar add-on so presenters launch polls without leaving Slides. The sidebar uses the same live session engine as the browser host console.

  1. Ask your Workspace admin to approve the PollsLive Marketplace listing (or deploy internally).
  2. In Google Slides, open Extensions → PollsLive → Open sidebar.
  3. Sign in, pick a deck from Studio, and start a live session from the sidebar.
  4. Share the auto-generated PIN on your opening slide — attendees join the same way.
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Why teachers and presenters choose PollsLive with Google Slides

No add-on to authorise, no organizer or per-presenter fees, and nothing for students or attendees to install. Joining takes one tap by QR or a short PIN, responses are anonymous by default, and PollsLive is EU-hosted and privacy-first - a comfortable fit for classrooms and organisations.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Google Slides add-on?

No. PollsLive runs in the browser alongside your deck - you just place a QR code or link on a slide, so there's no add-on to authorise.

How do students or attendees join?

They scan the QR or enter a short PIN - no account and no app. It works on any device.

Is it free to use with Google Slides?

Yes. You can start free with 3 published polls (500 responses each); Pro unlocks unlimited polls and responses at a flat price.

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