For business presentations, you need diagrams. Not only do diagrams keep your audience engaged, they also help you communicate your ideas visually and with less effort.
Venn diagrams are one of such visual tools. They represent the relationship between sets or groups.
Venn diagrams typically have overlapping circles that represent—the elements belonging to each group and the elements on multiple sets at the same time.
This allows comparison and contrast of the differences and commonalities of the groups of interest.
In a Venn diagram, each circle represents a set of elements, and each overlapping area represents relationships between elements of different sets.
You can create Venn diagrams in Google Slides in two ways:
- Using the Shape tool
- Using the Diagram tool
We will show you both the methods in easy, stepwise instructions.
Let us begin.
Method #1: Venn Diagram using Shape Tool
This method uses the shape tool provided by Google Slides to draw individual elements of the Venn diagram.
Step #1: Open Google Slides
Fire up your favorite browser.
Go to the Google home page.
In the top right corner, Sign in to your Google accounts using your credentials.
Click the nine dots to open Google apps.
Scroll to and click the Slides icon.
Google Slides will open.
Step #2: Open a Presentation
Open a new presentation or an existing one.
In this tutorial, we will open a new presentation.
Hover the mouse pointer over the + button in the bottom right corner.
The button will change to two new buttons.
Click the button, Create new presentation.
A new presentation will open.
Click to select the Simple light theme.
Note: You can select any other suitable theme from the menu.
Step #3: Create a New Title
Click the text box, Click to add subtitle and delete it.
Click the text box, Click to add title to select it.
Move the text box to a suitable position near the top of the slide.
Type in a suitable title.
Step #4: Insert a Shape
In the toolbar at the top, click the Shapes icon.
A drop-down menu will appear.
Hover the mouse pointer over the Shapes icon.
Many shapes will appear on the right.
Click the Oval icon.
The cursor will change to a cross.
Position the cross at a suitable location.
Click and hold the mouse button.
Hold down the Shift key on the keyboard.
Drag the mouse button to a diagonal location at the bottom right-hand corner.
This will create a symmetrical circle.
Step #5: Repeat the Shape
Click the shape to select it.
Press CTRL+C on the keyboard to copy the shape to the clipboard.
Press CTRL+V on the keyboard to paste a copy of the shape.
Drag the copy to reposition it appropriately.
Repeat the above for as many shapes you require.
Step #6: Add Color to Shapes
Click and select a shape.
In the toolbar at the top, click the Fill color icon.
A color palette will open.
Click a suitable color for the shape.
Repeat the step to color all the shapes.
Step #7: Add Transparency to Shapes
Click and select a shape.
In the toolbar at the top, click the Fill color icon.
A color palette will open.
Click the CUSTOM icon.
Click and drag the transparency button to about half-way.
Click the OK button.
Repeat the step to add transparency to all the shapes.
Step #8: Add Text
In the toolbar at the top, click on the Text box icon.
The cursor will change to a cross.
Position the cross at a suitable location.
Click and hold the mouse button.
Drag the mouse button to a diagonal location at the bottom right-hand corner.
This will create a text box.
Fill-in with appropriate text.
Repeat the step for additional text boxes as necessary.
Your Venn diagram using shapes is ready.
Method #2: Venn Diagram using Diagram Tool
This method uses the diagram tool provided by Google Slides to draw individual elements of the Venn diagram.
Step #1: Open Google Slides
Fire up your favorite browser.
Go to the Google home page.
In the top right corner, Sign in to your Google accounts using your credentials.
Click the nine dots to open Google apps.
Scroll to and click the Slides icon.
Google Slides will open.
Step #2: Open a Presentation
Open a new presentation or an existing one.
In this tutorial, we will open a new presentation.
Hover the mouse pointer over the + button in the bottom right corner.
The button will change to two new buttons.
Click the button, Create new presentation.
A new presentation will open.
Click to select the Simple light theme.
Note: You can select any other suitable theme from the menu.
Step #3: Create a New Title
Click the text box, Click to add subtitle and delete it.
Click the text box, Click to add title to select it.
Move the text box to a suitable position near the top of the slide.
Type in a suitable title.
Step #4: Insert a Diagram
In the top menu bar, click on the Insert tab.
This opens a drop-down menu.
Hover the mouse pointer over the Diagram icon.
This opens another menu.
Click on the Relationship tab.
This opens a number of relationship diagrams in the right pane.
Change the number of circles you want by entering the figure under Areas.
Change the color of the circles by selecting under Color.
The relationship diagrams will change accordingly.
Click on the diagram most suitable to your requirement.
The required Venn diagram will appear in the slide.
Step #5: Add Transparency to Shapes
Click and select a shape.
In the toolbar at the top, click the Fill color icon.
A color palette will open.
Click the CUSTOM icon.
Click and drag the transparency slider to about half-way.
Click the OK button.
Repeat the step to add transparency to all the shapes.
Step #6: Change Text
Click one of the text boxes in the diagram.
Change the existing text with appropriate text.
Repeat the step for the other text boxes as necessary.
Add additional text as necessary.
Your Venn diagram using diagram tools is ready.
Conclusion
We have shown you two methods of creating Venn diagrams on Google Slides. Use the method most suitable to your application. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments section below.