1. On your computer, open a presentation in Google Slides.
2. Select the text box or object you want to remove.
3. At the top, click Edit.
4. Click Delete.

Why can't I delete a text box on Google Slides?

You need to click on the border of the text box to delete it. If you see a flashing cursor inside the text box, then the box isn’t selected. You must click on the border of the text box to remove it from the presentation.

How do you delete a text box in Google Slides 2021?

Once selected, simply press the Backspace key (or Delete on Mac) to remove the text box. Or, right-click the selected text box and then click “Delete” in the context menu.