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• A Comprehensive Guide to Flexbox Ordering & Reordering
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A Comprehensive Guide to Flexbox Ordering & Reordering Posted: 30 May 2021 09:50 AM PDT The flexbox layout module allows us to lay out flex items in any order and direction. Flexbox ordering is, in fact, easier than ordering with floats or CSS grid, even if you might not think so at first. As flexbox is a one-dimensional layout model, as opposed to CSS grid which is two-dimensional, you only have to pay attention to one direction. The rules are also clearly defined by W3C, so you don't have to deal with the usual mess of floats and clearfixes. By following this guide, you'll learn how to use the following flexbox properties for ordering purposes: flex-direction flex-wrap flex-flow order Watch the Video: CSS Flexbox Ordering Ordering Vs. Reordering When talking about flexbox ordering, we need to make clear the difference between ordering and reordering.  What is Ordering? When we set up a flexbox layout we first need to define the source order, meaning we have to decide how the axes of the flex container are positioned. I wrote in detail about how flexbox axes work in my guide about flexbox alignment. In brief, each flex container has two axes: the main axis and the cross axis. The main axis will have one of four directions, and the cross axis will always be perpendicular to that: left to right right to left top to bottom bottom to top The cross axis is always perpendicular to the main axis.  We set up the main axis with the flex-direction property, then we decide how flex items will wrap, using the flex-wrap property. These two properties determine how the browser will lay out the items within the flex container. So What is Reordering? Flexbox also lets us manipulate the default source order, effectively reordering, with the help of the order property. Reordering means that we change the visual rendering of the items, while the source order remains intact.  If we use the reordering capabilities of flexbox, we don't have to change the HTML document structure just for the sake of visual presentation. So, screen reader users (and search engines) can get the content in a logically structured way (e.g. the sidebar won't take precedence over the main content).  Flexbox Ordering Flexbox ordering happens with the flex-direction and flex-wrap properties. Flex-direction specifies the direction of the main axis. It can take the following values: row (default) main axis: left to right row-reverse main axis: right to left column main axis: top to bottom column-reverse main axis: bottom to top Flex-wrap defines if flex items are laid out in a single line or wrap to multiple lines. It also controls the direction of the cross axis. It can have three values: nowrap (default) lays out flex items in a single line; the cross axis stands in the default position wrap lays out flex items in multiple lines; the cross axis stands in the default position wrap-reverse lays out flex items in multiple lines; the cross axis is reversed The default position of the cross axis is: top to bottom in case of row and row-reverse left to right in case of column and column-reverse In my previous article about flexbox alignment, you can find four detailed examples (with demos) about how to set up the main axis in four different directions using flex-direction. However, when discussing flexbox ordering, I think it's more important to know how to use the flex-direction and flex-wrap properties together to achieve the source order we are looking for. A Quick Code Example We'll use a simple code example to see how flexbox ordering works. The HTML here consists of just a few divs: <div class="container"> <div class="item item-1">1</div> <div class="item item-2">2</div> <div class="item item-3">3</div> <div class="item item-4">4</div> <div class="item item-5">5</div> <div class="item item-6">6</div> <div class="item item-7">7</div> <div class="item item-8">8</div> <div class="item item-9">9</div> </div> The .container div will be the flex container and the divs with the .item class will be the flex items. We'll use (almost) the same CSS in all examples, just the flex-direction and flex-wrap properties will change. Here's how our CSS looks with the row and wrap values: html { background: #fff7f6; } .container { display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; } .item { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; text-align: center; padding: 3rem; background: mistyrose; border: 3px solid tomato; color: tomato; margin: 6px; } Here's the same example in a CodePen demo: Ordering With Row and Column Now, we've reached the really interesting part! It's not too difficult to understand flexbox ordering in theory, but using it in practice can certainly be a challenge. This happens because it's difficult to see how different variations of flex-direction and flex-wrap compare to each other. In the embedded pen below, you can see how the flex-direction: row and flex-direction: column layouts work together with different values of the flex-wrap property. Use the form controls to see different combinations. As you can see, when flex-direction is row, flex items are laid out horizontally, from left to right. When we use wrap-reverse instead of wrap, flexbox starts laying out the items from the bottom, instead of from the top. This happens because wrap-reverse reverses the direction of the cross axis. When flex-direction is column, items are laid out vertically, from top to bottom. And, when we use wrap-reverse instead of wrap, flexbox starts laying out the items from the right (now this is the starting point of the cross axis), instead of from the left. Ordering With row-reverse and column-reverse Now, let's have a look at how flexbox lays out items when flex-direction is row-reverse and column-reverse. As you can see in the demo above, flexbox starts laying out the items from the start of the main axis in both cases, just like before. The main axis of the row-reverse layout runs from right to left, so flexbox starts laying out the items from the right. And, the main axis of the column-reverse layout runs from bottom to top, so items start to flow from the bottom of the flex container. When we use flex-wrap: wrap, flexbox starts to wrap the items from the top when flex-direction is row-reverse and from the left when it's column-reverse, as these are the starting points of the cross axis in the respective cases. When we flip the wrapping direction to flex-wrap: wrap-reverse, the cross axis will run in the opposite direction. It will point from bottom to top when flex-direction is row-reverse, and from right to left when it's column-reverse. Speed Things Up With the flex-flow Shorthand CSS also has a cool shorthand for the flex-direction and flex-wrap properties. It's called flex-flow. To use it, we need to list the two properties after each other in the following way: .container-1 { flex-flow: row wrap; } .container-2 { flex-flow: column-reverse wrap-reverse; } Flexbox Reordering It's time to look at things a little differently.  The order property changes the default ordering of flex items that we define with flex-direction and flex-flow. It only affects the visual rendering of the items, so it doesn't affect the way how screen readers and other non-CSS user agents read the source code. As opposed to the properties mentioned before, we use order on the flex items, instead of the flex container. It can take any integer value, and its default value is 0. The following example moves .item-3 to the starting point of the main axis. As all items have 0 as default value, it's enough to use the order: -1 rule to make it the first item within the container: .item-3 { order: -1; } You'll notice that we can use the same logic to move .item-3 to the end of the main axis. We only need to define a positive order value for it. Of course, we can reorder as many of these flex items as we wish (though keep in mind that reordering everything probably isn't the most accessibility-friendly decision ever). The order properties of the different flex items are always relative to each other. Below, you can see how to reorder multiple items within the flex container. .item-3 { order: -1; } .item-4 { order: -2; } .item-5 { order: 2; } .item-7 { order: 1; } Ordering and Accessibility The most important thing to understand about all this is that the order property doesn't affect the painting, speech, and sequential navigation orders. This means that when we modify the order of our flex items, users of non-visual media won't experience the changes. For example, people relying on keyboard navigation will still move through the links in the original source order. This flexbox behavior can come in handy in some cases. For instance, it's possible to make the so-called "Holy Grail Layout" accessible with the help of flexbox ordering. The Holy Grail Layout is the popular blog layout with a header, a footer, and two sidebars: one on the left and one on the right of the main content.  In this layout, we usually put the left sidebar before the main content in the HTML code. However, from the point of view of accessibility, users of assistive technologies should encounter the main content first. Flexbox is perfect for this. We can place the main content before the two sidebars in our markup. Then, we only need to put the sidebar and the main content into the correct position using the order property: .sidebar-left { order: 1; } article { order: 2; } .sidebar-right { order: 3; } Flexbox & Writing Modes Everything said in this tutorial applies to the LTR (left to right) writing mode. Flexbox axes actually follow the document's writing direction, which can be set up with the direction and writing-mode properties. This is why in LTR writing mode, the main axis runs from left to right when flex-direction is row. In RTL writing mode it runs in the opposite direction, from right to left, and everything else changes accordingly. That's a (Flex) Wrap! This tutorial was the second part of my flexbox series. Make sure you read the first part about flexbox alignment, to learn how to align flex items along the main and cross axes. If you want to know more about flexbox ordering, MDN has a very informative article on the subject as well.  Learn More Flexbox A Comprehensive Guide to Flexbox Alignment Anna Monus CSS Easily Create Sideways Text Using the "writing-mode" CSS Property Adi Purdila Flexbox A Comprehensive Guide to Flexbox Sizing Anna Monus CSS Grid Layout Flexbox vs. CSS Grid: Which Should You Use and When? Anna Monus

21+ Best React Native App Templates of 2021 (Including 5 Free) Posted: 30 May 2021 08:30 AM PDT Do you want to build a single app that works for both Android and iOS? With React Native, your team no longer has to build a separate app for both iOS and Android. A single code base makes it possible to build your app once and deploy it everywhere.  On top of this, React Native apps are coded entirely in JavaScript so that it's easier for developers to create an app using a language that they already know.  However, while React Native has made the process easier, it doesn't mean it's simple. Building an app from scratch with React Native is still a lot of work! Felix Travel is an example of React Native app templates on CodeCanyon. That's where React Native app templates come in. When using a React Native app template, your team begins their project with a solid code base, documentation, and a set of mobile app designs that can cut down on development costs immensely. On CodeCanyon, there are many React Native templates to choose from. In this article, I'll walk you through some of the best React Native app templates available. The Best React Native App Templates on CodeCanyon CodeCanyon has the best React Native templates on the internet, with nearly 200 currently available. Ratings and reviews help to make sure you pick the right template for your project, and the extended support makes the template developers available to you should you need any assistance. Check out all of the available React Native templates for 2021 on CodeCanyon now. 21 Best React Native App Templates (From CodeCanyon for 2021) Let's have a look at the best React Native mobile app templates available on CodeCanyon. 1. The Best-Selling React Native Template: MStore Pro If you already have a WordPress, WooCommerce, or Shopify site, a React Native theme can make it easy to turn that site into a mobile app.   MStore Pro One of the highest-selling React Native templates for 2021 available at CodeCanyon, MStore Pro allows users to convert their existing online shop to a mobile store app. The template requires no coding skills and is very easy to customise. It's fully integrated with WordPress and WooCommerce, supports PayPal, Stripe, and COD payment methods, and allows users to log in with their Facebook account. To learn how to create your own app with MStore Pro, check out our tutorials. React Native Getting Started With the MStore Pro React Native App Template Kyle Sloka-Frey React Native Creating eCommerce Apps With the MStore Pro React Native Template Ashraff Hathibelagal 2. 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13 Best PHP URL Shortener Scripts (Free and Premium) Posted: 30 May 2021 08:18 AM PDT URLs are rarely short and sweet. They usually contain multiple keywords and are accompanied by extra parameters to help with the tracking of different campaigns or incoming traffic. These long URLs with so many parameters can sometimes be off-putting for potential visitors. Therefore, it's usually a better idea to use a URL shortener script and share these shortened URLs on social media and in other places. Besides being used by individual websites, URL shortening scripts are also used as a standalone service to sell paid membership plans to clients to allow them to shorten their own URLs. In this post, we will list some of the best PHP URL shortener scripts that you can use to create your own URL shortener. 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The relevant statistics of different links created by a user, like total clicks, countries, referrers, devices, and browsers, are also displayed to the clients who created those links. The script offers an admin panel that allows you to make changes to the overall functionality of the script. This includes things like managing the users and their roles, setting permissions, etc. 5. URL Shortener The URL shortener allows your users to create short URLs with a single click. It also generates a QR code which can be scanned to open the original link. The link shortening page contains sharing buttons for popular social media websites, making it easier for everyone to instantly share the links on the favorite platforms. The clean and friendly user interface, along with small but useful features like the autocopy button, make it a great tool for use within a larger project. This simple URL shortener script is SEO-friendly and comes with support for Open Graph tags. This URL Shortener is ideal for people who just want a link shortening script that can be easily integrated within a larger project. 6. Linkity—Business URL Shortener The Linkity Business URL Shortener is meant to be used as a private URL shortener for your own business or website. The admin dashboard has a modern and beautiful design inspired by the material design philosophy. The use of AJAX makes it easier for you to view and update different things in the dashboard without constant reloads. This creates a smooth user experience. There is detailed analytics information about different links in the dashboard. This includes things like viewer countries, device types, browsers, operating systems, referring sites, etc. The script supports multiple types of databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB. You should definitely consider Linkity—Business URL Shortener as a viable solution if you are looking for a private URL shortener that offers basic analytical data about the shortened links. 7. Mighty URL Shortener Mighty URL Shortener is written in PHP and comes with a lot of interesting features. The script will work on all kinds of shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting plans, as long as they fulfill the standard requirements mentioned on the plugin description page. The Mighty URL Shortener short URL script offers advanced analytics reports where you can see the breakdown of link clicks based on countries, cities, devices, browsers, referrers, or social media counts. It also comes with smart targeting so that you can use the same URL and take different actions based on the country, operating system, or device type of the user. You can use it to create an unlimited number of membership plans. Each membership plan will have a preset limit defined by you to take different actions. This includes things like the maximum number of shortened URLs per day or per month. There are many other abilities that you can turn on and off for different membership plans. There is a CAPTCHA system to prevent abuse. You can also accept payment from members using a lot of different gateways like PayPal, Stripe, Payza, Skrill, etc. 8. Shortny—The URL Shortener Shortny is also a nice little URL shortener script with all the basic features that you expect in a URL shortener. It is incredibly easy to set up and use. The front-end of the script has a nice responsive design with an optional dark theme. You can use it to create shortened URLs with custom text. The links can also be password protected. The back-end offers the functionality to delete any old shortened URLs, add or edit the ads displayed on the webpage, and edit the CSS to customize the look of the website. All the input is properly validated for additional security. 9. phpShort—URL Shortener Platform phpShort is an advanced URL shortener platform that allows you to easily shorten links and target your audience based on their location or platform. This URL shortener with statistics provides analytics insights for the shortened links, also based on the user's location and preferences. It is built with the Laravel framework on the back-end and Bootstrap on the front-end, both of which make it extremely easy to customize and expand in the future. The interface is highly responsive and adapts to all types of devices, from desktops to tablets and smartphones. It is also highly optimized for regular and high-DPI screens.  phpShort is a multi-language adaptable system that also allows you to run your own subscription-based link shortening platform that offers users different plans to choose from. For this you'll need an extended subscription.   10. Laralink—Powerful URL Shortener Laralink is a link shortener which allows you to manage links from a simple dashboard with advanced analytics. Users can create short links from other more complex and long URLs. Links can also be created by anonymous users; in this case, analysis of visits for all links will only be visible from the admin panel.  The installation is very fast and simple—you just have to have a database ready, then unzip the files on your server and access the installation wizard through the browser. 11. Bindlex Shortener PRO If you want to create a link shortener service, then Blindex Shortener Pro is the perfect platform with great features. It is optimized for all devices and can be used by both registered or guest users. All features of the platform can be accessed from the dashboard. Created links have analytics and can be directed according to the kind of devices visitors viewing the link from. You can view the total of links and labels created, track the number of clicks and latest activity on your links. Analytics allow you to check monthly statistics. You can also track the users by country, operating system, browser, referral source, device, language, time and date of click.   From the admin you can create subscription packages. Users can upgrade their accounts or subscriptions directly from the page and pay using PayPal or PayPal direct card.  Free PHP URL Shortener Scripts After looking at the best PHP URL shortener scripts on CodeCanyon, let's review some free URL shortener scripts. Before listing the free alternatives, I would like to mention that there is a good chance that the free alternatives will not offer as many features as the premium URL shortener scripts. The premium scripts also come with free lifetime updates and six months of free support. This should be enough to get you up and running. Now, here are some of the best free PHP URL shortener scripts: YOURLS The name YOURLS is short for Your Own URL Shortener. As the name suggests, you can use this script to create your own PHP-based URL shortener. It gives you full control over your data and provides detailed stats and analytics information. Polr The next free PHP URL shortener on our list is Polr. It also gives you the option to create a self-hosted URL shortener with a robust API. PHP URL Shortener This PHP URL Shortener script allows you to create as many as 42 billion unique URLs with just six characters. It is quite fast and uses very little server resources. It also comes with an API to give you the option of creating short URLs on the fly. Which PHP URL Shortener Script Is Best for You? All the PHP URL shortener scripts from CodeCanyon that we reviewed in this post have something unique to offer in terms of functionality. The ideal script for you will depend on how you want to use it. Are you looking for a URL shortener that can be part of your larger project? In this case, you should go ahead and choose either Shortny or URL Shortener. Do you want to sell the URL shortener as a service under different membership plans? The Premium URL Shortener and Mighty URL Shortener will serve you well here. If you want to monetize the URL shortener using advertisements, then AdLinkFly has everything that you might need. It is a fully fledged URL shortening service to create short URLs and earn money using advertising. Creating Short Links that Promote Your Brand  Links are shared on every medium imaginable. Social media, blogs, email, SMS, ads, website and more.  Let's look at some best practices for creating short links that make your brand standout.  1. Memorable Links Create shortlinks that are easy to remember.  2. Use Your Brand in Links Use your brand name to customize your short links. Using your brand name increases trust because it lets customers know they are clicking on authentic content that comes directly from you. Reinforcing trust increases your click rate.  3. Use a Slug in Short Links End your URL short link with slugs. Slugs are short and descriptive keywords. They boost your SEO ranking and also let customers know what the campaign is about. When deciding what slugs to use focus on keyword clarity. This means using keywords related to content you're sharing or campaign you're promoting. For example enva.to/springsale   Also, keywords make it easy to track whatever campaign or content you're promoting based on the short link.  4. Use Trackers By adding trackers to your links, you will be taking advantage of tracking tools and analytics that help you understand how your short links are performing across different platforms.  5. Use QR Codes for Links Create QR codes for your short links. They are perfect for offline and online your marketing campaigns. And you can still track their performance.  6. Spread the Word Expand the vision of your short links. Use them in every media possible.  social media radio and podcast print 7. Think Mobile Optimize your short links for mobile. Make them easy to copy and paste into a browser.  8. Update and Refresh Revisit your short links to edit, optimize, and reshare them with various audiences especially if your promoting new content.  The Best PHP Scripts on CodeCanyon Explore thousands of the best and most useful PHP scripts ever created on CodeCanyon. With a low-cost one-time payment, you can purchase these high-quality WordPress themes and improve your website experience for you and your visitors. Here are a few of the best-selling and up-and-coming PHP scripts available on CodeCanyon for 2021: PHP 11 Best PHP Event Calendar and Booking Scripts... and 3 Free Options Monty Shokeen PHP 18 Best PHP Learning Management System (LMS) Scripts Franc Lucas PHP 18 Best Contact Form PHP Scripts for 2021 Monty Shokeen PHP Comparing the 5 Best PHP Form Builders (And 4 Free Scripts) Monty Shokeen PHP Create Beautiful Forms With PHP Form Builder Ashraff Hathibelagal This post has been updated with contributions from Franc Lucas. Franc is a writer for Envato Tuts+ who enjoys exploring the world of SaaS.

25+ Best Free Die Cut Business Card Template Design Shapes for 2021 Posted: 30 May 2021 06:55 AM PDT Looking to make some die cut business cards for your business? Consider using die cut business cards for a look that really stands out.  This elegant business card has subtle die cuts; note the rounded edges. Download this premium business card design on Envato Elements. Die cutting refers to cutting a printed piece into a particular shape. So, die cut business cards are business cards with shapes cut into them (or around them). This can be highly detailed or something subtle. The cuts can be on the outside of the card, the inside, or both. There are a lot of cool die cut business card design options out there. For example, you could try: triangle business cards butterfly shaped business cards arrow shaped business cards and more Imagine hammer shaped business cards for a construction business or camera shaped business cards for a professional photographer. There are so many possible die cut business card shapes.  In this article, we'll take look at some free die cut business card design files, explain how to use a die cut business cards mockup, and more.  Best Premium Die Cut Business Card Templates on Envato Elements and GraphicRiver (With Unlimited Use) If you're interested in premium options at a bargain price, then check out Envato Elements. It's an awesome resource for creative professionals. One, low fee gets you access to thousands of professional assets, including die cut business card templates. Choose from thousands of business card templates on Envato Elements. They're all included.  With unlimited access, you can download as many business card templates as you need. They're all included.  But Envato Elements has a lot more than business card designs. You can also download: graphics backgrounds stock photos fonts much more All this professional content is included because you get unlimited access to the entire library of content.  Download premium die cut business cards designs on GraphicRiver. But if you're not necessarily looking for a library of content,  check out GraphicRiver. It's another collection of high quality, professional assets you can download content a la carte. Only download and pay for what you need.  5 Best Premium Die Cut Business Cards Templates and Mockups Take a look at these beautifully designed, premium business cards and mockups available for download now. Consider giving them a download, or sit back and enjoy the design inspiration: 1. Rounded Die Cut Business Card Design Here's a clean, classy design that makes great use of some subtle die cuts. Jump in and edit this design in Adobe Photoshop. 2. Die Cut Business Card Mockup Template Want to try experimenting with some custom die cuts? Then try out a die cut business card mockup, like this professional template. Use any custom shape you'd like. 3. Die Cut Business Card Design Corners This fun design makes good use of some subtle, rounded corners. It's a fun design choice. Download this business card template today and edit it in Adobe Photoshop. 4. Die Cut Business Cards Mockup Design If you're looking for a die cut business card mockup, check out this easy to use design from GraphicRiver. Easily change up the design and try out your own custom die cuts. 5. Creative Cloud Shaped Die Cut Business Card Template Prefer a business card that's already designed to shape? Check out this fun, creative die cut business card template.  25+ Top Free Die Cut Business Card Template Design Shapes to Download 2021 Free is everyone's favorite price tag. But keep in mind that free doesn't necessarily mean entirely free of copyright. Besides, it's much harder to find exactly what you're looking for, when hunting for free files. Prepare to invest extra time in searching and customizing your free business card design. Before looking for a free die cut business card design on the web, check Envato's free offerings first. Try out various premium template files (not always die cut business cards) at no cost to you. Here's the deal: Every month Envato Elements offers 12 different hand-selected files, (fonts, presentations, videos, and more). Create a free account to download this month's free premium files now. Or try Envato Market for free. They offer seven handpicked monthly freebies. Log in with your Envato Market account to get this month's handpicked premium freebies.  But if you can't find what you're looking above, let's take a look at some free die cut business cards and mockups you can download now: 1. Free Simple Die Cut Business Card Looking for a simple but elegant design? Check out this free die cut business card design template. You can keep things minimalist or dig right in and add more.  2. Camera or Film Business Card Template  This business card template looks like a director's cut board. You could push this further by adding some interesting die cuts to it.  3. Free Rounded Corner Die Cut Business Card Template Looking for a versatile, professional design? Check out this free template. It looks great with some subtle, rounded corners.  4. Free Rounded Die Cut Business Cards Mockup Want to see how your business cards would look with sleek, rounded corners? Download this free die cut business cards mockup and give it a try. 5. Free Color Block Business Card Design Template This business card design has a blocky aesthetic, which could lend itself well to some interesting die cuts. Try cutting out one of the shapes or trying different edges. 6. Colorful Free Business Card Template You could push this colorful business card in so many directions. Try giving it rounded corners. Or you could try more dramatic die cuts.  7. Free Business Card Mockup Rounded die cut business cards can be such a stylish, elegant choice. Try out your next design in this free mockup template. It even comes with a mockup for a card holder.  8. Free Elegant Business Card Template Here's a classy, stylish business card template that could work really well with some subtle, rounded corners. Or try rounding just one corner and leaving the others straight edged. 9. Die Cut Business Card Mockup Free Download This awesome, free die cut business cards mockup template lets you freely experiment with different die cuts. Give it a try and start experimenting with your down contours. 10. Free Blocky Business Card Template Design Here's another free design that would lend itself really well to some interesting die cuts. Consider cutting a corner or adding other interesting contours.  11. Free Business Card Template Looking for a clean, sleek business card with some subtle die cuts? Download this free die cut business card template and customize it today. 12. Key Color Free Business Card Design Download This free business card design would be an interesting choice for some interior die cuts. Try cutting out the silhouette for your logo design, for example. 13. Free Geometric Business Card Template Love a geometric look? Then give this free business card a look. Try cutting out one of the triangles to push the aesthetic here further.  14. Free Retro Business Card Design Template If you like a retro vibe, this business card template might be right up your alley. Try cutting out some of the geometric shapes or use a more subtle, rounded die cut on this design. 15. Business Card Mockup Free Die cut business cards mockups can be a great way to get a feel for your design in a mock 3D space. Give this mockup a try for your next rounded die cut business card.  16. Mustache Free Business Card Template Download Here's another fun, free business card that's got plenty of potential for die cuts. Imagine this design, but with the interior mustache cut out. It could be a fun way to draw emphasis to this part of the design. 17. Free Cassette Tape Business Card Design Isn't this design cool? It looks great on a standard card, but this is a great example of how die cuts could take this further. Cut the perimeter to shape and cut out the interior holes.  18. Angled Color Block Free Business Card Design Template Check out the stylish shapes and colors in this free design. They lend themselves really well to die cuts; try cutting off the corners in this one, for example. 19. Free Business Card Mockup Prefer your die cuts with contrasting sides? This is a really stylish design approach, and you can download this business card mockup template for free.  20. Free Food Service Business Card Template  Really decorative die cuts can be difficult to pull off, but a food service template like this one could be really cute with a big "bite" taken out of it. Give it a try. 21. Free Business Card Template with Pixel Squares Here's another free template with plenty of potential for some interesting die cuts. Why not try cutting out some of the decorative squares here, in the design's interior? 22. Free Die Cut Business Card Ornate Design Isn't this a fun die cut business card idea? This amazing mockup template lets you create any die cut you like. Test out your design in this free mockup today. 23. Free Circles Business Card Template Circles are a large part of this free design, so why not push it further with die cuts? Consider cutting some of the dashed curved lines to add even more interest here.  24. Free Rounded Corner Die Cut Business Card Design This free template has rounded corners and some really interesting texture. Customize this design to meet your professional needs.  25. Free Textured Die Cut Business Card Mockup Template Prefer some texture and depth in your business card design? This mockup has rounded edges and plenty of potential. Download it for free and try it with your design. How to Make Custom Die Cut Business Cards with a Die Cut Business Cards Mockup One of the great things about working with die cut business cards is that your die cuts can often be entirely custom. But how do you know what would be best for your die cut business card design?  Try using a die cut business cards mockup, like the die cut business card mockup from Envato Elements below: Create any kind of custom die cut business card you want with this dynamic die cut business card design mockup. This way, we can get a realistic rendition or our design in simulated 3D space. This is easy to do in Adobe Photoshop with Smart objects. Check it out. I'll show you how it's done.  Let's get started: 1. Open Adobe Photoshop Start by opening up the die cut business cards mockup in Adobe Photoshop. Then, open your Layers panel by going to Window > Layers. There's a Layer called Place Card Design Here. All we need to do is double click on the Layer Thumbnail of this layer to begin.  2. Create a Shape Photoshop then opens up a new document for us. This is actually the inside of the Smart Object that our die cut business cards mockup uses in its composition. We'll need to paste our content in the folder called Your Design/Die Cut Here. First,  let's focus on creating a custom die cut.  You could use any tool you prefer to delete or select content here. In this demo, I'll use the Polygonal Lasso tool to create an angular shape, like we might see in triangle business cards. Then, delete these selections by pressing the Delete key.  Once you're happy with your work, go to File > Save, to save the content in this Smart Object. 3. Preview Your Die Card Mockup Then, we can go back to our original die cut business cards mockup file. Check it out. Our custom die cut business card shape has been applied here, so we can preview it in a realistic 3D space.  4. Apply Template Take a look at what we could do here with a premium business card design applied. I decided to make a die cut on the inside of the card, in a circle shape, using the same methods. All you've got to do is add more content to your Smart Object and define any die cut you like. You could do this with any number of designs and shapes. Using a die cut business cards mockup, like this one, is a great way to get a feel for what kind of die cut you might want to try. Premium business card design template from Envato Elements. 6 Quick Die Cut Business Card Design Tips for 2021   Curious about what direction is best for your die cut business cards? Check out these design tips for some extra inspiration and insight: 1. Cuts Should Enhance, Not Distract While something whimsical like hammer shaped business cards could look fun. But keep in mind that this could also be distracting.  Die cuts could enhance the look of your business card. If you go with a really unusual cut, make sure there's good reason. If you go with a more subtle cut, use this to create a stylish finishing touch that aligns well with your design.  Download this die cut business card mockup from Envato Elements and try cutting out your own logo, like this. 2. Die Cuts Don't Have to Be Shape Dependent But your die cut business card design doesn't need to be shape dependent. Something like butterfly shaped business cards would be quite niche. Where a subtle, rounded corner could be a more universal approach.  This fun die cut business card design is designed to look like film. Download this mockup creator on Envato Elements to try our own cut ideas. If you're considering die cut business cards for your business, consider what best reflects your professional brand. 3. Remember, Less Space Means Less Content Let's say you opt to work with triangle business cards. Think about how much of the card is cut off in custom die cut business cards with this shape. When considering die cut business card shapes, remember to also think about the available space on the card. Will there still be room for everything you want to include? 4. How Does the Die Cut Component Communicate? Your die cuts add to the composition. They communicate just as much as the printed design. For example, let's say a client uses arrow shaped business cards. This lends itself to the idea of "going forward" or movement. If this message lends itself well to the brand, it could be a great idea. But If we had camera shaped business cards and the shape had nothing to do with the business itself, it could come off as confusing. Check out this creative card design. This could be an awesome fit for a creative professional because it's unusual and memorable. But it probably wouldn't be a great fit for something like a law firm, where the visuals here would likely not be appropriate. This die cut business card takes on creative texture and cuts. Try this die cut business card mockup yourself; download it on Envato Elements. 5. Which Comes First: the Cut or the Design? So, which should you explore first: the business card's design or the shape of the card itself? The answer is subjective, but here are some important things to consider: A good business card doesn't have to be an unusual shape to be successful.  If you opt for an unusual shape, the design is going to have to properly accommodate this.  Subtle cuts are more adaptable and can be used on many standard sized business card designs. Cuts can also be interior cut outs. The focus doesn't have to be only on the exterior perimeter of the business card. 6. Remember Practicality If your business card doesn't fundamentally work as a business card, then it's objectively failed. Your business card should be easy to read, easy to share, and easy to keep. Don't get so wrapped up in aesthetics and fun visuals that you forget the essential purpose of the card. Make sure your card's content is clear and legible. It needs to be easy to read your content.  But that's not to say die cut business cards can't be a fun and memorable direction. Just be careful of common pitfalls. It's about finding that balance between form and function. It needs to look good, but it also needs to work well. At the end of the day,  less is more.  This premium die cut business card template has elegant, curved corners. Download it now on Envato Elements.   Discover More Top Business Card Template Designs Looking for even more business card design inspiration? Check out these collections from Envato Tuts+. There are plenty more professional designs to see and download today. Color 25+ Best Free Colorful Business Card Template Designs for 2021 Barni Rajah Microsoft Word 20 Free Microsoft Word Business Card Templates (Printable Ready 2021) Brenda Barron Business Cards 20 Creative Business Card Templates (Colorful Unique Designs for 2021) Sean Hodge Learn More About Making Great Business Cards in 2021 Want to learn about making business card designs yourself? There's a wealth of knowledge on Envato Tuts+, and these tutorials are free! So, why not dig in and learn about business card design today?  Business Cards How to Create a Modern Business Card Using Adobe Photoshop Meng Loong Business Cards How to Make Your Own Business Cards in Word Laura Spencer Business Cards How to Make Your Own Business Card in Photoshop Quickly With Templates Andrew Childress Start Your Die Cut Business Card Design Today Custom die cut business cards can be a memorable addition to your branding and marketing efforts. Remember, if you're not sure what kind of die cut would be best for your project, consider trying out a die cut business cards mockup. It's a quick and easy way to test out different shapes in a photo realistic setting. Remember, you can download your next die cut business cards mockup or a host of die cut business cards on Envato Elements. One low fee gets you access to an entire library of content, so you can download as many as you want, with unlimited access. Or, if you prefer to download files a la carte, check out Graphic River. There's a gallery of beautifully designed die cut business cards over there to admire and download too. Good luck with your next die cut business card design!

18+ Best Free Google Slides Pitch Deck Templates for 2021 Presentations Posted: 30 May 2021 05:55 AM PDT When it comes to creating a pitch deck for your business, a great-looking Google Slides pitch deck template can go a long way. A pitch deck template will save you time and ensure your pitch looks professional and polished.  Manola Pitch Deck for Google Slides, a premium template from Envato Elements. A great app to help you create awesome pitch decks is Google Slides. There are plenty of free Google Slides deck templates, but often you get what you pay for. In this article, we'll share some of the best free pitch deck templates for Google Slides.  We'll review some free Google Slide deck templates. But first, let's take a look at some top premium Google Slides pitch deck templates and Google deck designs. You can find all of these Google pitch decks on Envato Elements and GraphicRiver. Find Premium Google Slide Templates on Envato Elements and GraphicRiver Free Google Slides templates can be a great way to create a pitch deck template if money is tight. But premium Google Slides presentation templates usually have a lot more customization options. They're also quite affordable. So, be sure to explore premium Google Slides templates when the time comes to make a pitch deck.  Unlimited premium Google Slides deck templates on Envato Elements. You can find the best premium Google Slides templates with a professional design on Envato Elements. It's a subscription-based marketplace with unlimited Google Slides templates and other design assets. Download as many templates as you want. Customize them to your needs. And reuse them as many times as you want.  Another place where you can find great premium Google Slides deck templates is GraphicRiver. This is the perfect choice if you want to buy the best Google Slides templates and other design assets individually.  Premium Google Slides pitch deck templates on GraphicRiver (buy one at a time). 5 Best Premium Pitch Deck Google Slides Templates From Envato Elements 2021 Interested in unlimited pitch deck template Google Slides? Take a look at a few our best-selling Google Slides templates from Envato Elements: 1. Startup Pitch Deck Google Slides Template Startup Pitch is a modern and colorful pitch deck template for Google Slides. The Google deck design is easy to customize. It's got all the necessary slides that'll let you share information about your company, details of your business, and more. 2. Freza Clean Google Slides Template Next up on our list of Google Slide deck templates is the  Freza template. It's got a modern and clean design. This template includes a total of 36 slides. Customize each of them to match your brand. Editing content is easy thanks to image placeholders. All you've got to do is drag and drop your photos into place. 3. Pitch Deck Google Slides Template Google Slide deck templates can play a major role in the success of your presentation. The Pitch Deck Google Slides template has a fresh design. Google Slides deck templates like this are suitable for all types of business pitches. It comes with 74 unique slides and subtle animations to make your pitch stand out more. 4. Fint - Google Slides Pitch Deck Presentation  Try the Fint pitch deck template for Google Slides if you want a minimal and modern template. This slide deck comes with more than 30 unique slides in HD resolution. The itch deck Google Slides include team, product description slides and more. 5. Solidemo - Pitch Deck Google Slides If you want a clean and modern Google Slides deck template this professional layout is a great choice. The template includes 50 unique slides and vector icons that you can add for extra visual appeal. It also comes with a documentation file.   To see even more examples of business pitch decks for Google Slides, check out our roundups below: Google Slides 35+ Best Business Presentation Templates for Google Slides in 2021 Laura Spencer Google Slides 30+ Cool Google Slides Themes (With Aesthetic Slide Design Ideas for 2020) Sean Hodge 5 Premium Pitch Deck Google Slides Templates From GraphicRiver for 2021 If you want to buy pitch deck Google Slides templates one at a time, then GraphicRiver has you covered. You can buy individual Google deck designs that have the same high-quality designs as on Envato Elements. Below are five of the best pitch deck Google Slides templates available on Graphic River: 1. Farand - Pitch Deck Google Slides Template Looking for the newest Google Slides deck templates? Farand is the Google Slides deck to use in 2021. This Google deck design stands out with its clean and modern look. You'll get 40 Master Slide layouts with resizable graphics. This Google Slides pitch template includes picture placeholders and unique mockups. You pitch deck will be a success with this! 2. Pitch Deck Google Slides This unique pitch deck is sure to impress. The graphics used in this Google Slides deck and layout of its unique pages will give you the edge against your competition. Here's what you can expect to find in this pitch deck.  477 unique slides 1000 vector icons 19 color schemes 16:9 resolution (1920×1080 px) easily editable tables Download this Google slides deck today! 3. WorkaSpace - Google Pitch Deck You can expect nothing less than a professional Google deck design with WorkaSpace. This contemporary design is very aesthetic. Use these Pitch deck Google Slides for many other projects such as branding and more. Here's what you'll find in this powerful Google Slide pitch template: 50 unique slides free web fonts 16:9 widescreen ratio picture placeholder easy to edit charts 4. Asherine - Google Slides Pitch Template Looking to create a trendy and eye-catching presentation that'll wow your audience? Then take a look at Asherine. You can use these pitch deck Google Slides for many purposes. Get a professional a presentation up and running quickly with this template. 30 slides all graphics are customizable free web fonts used and recommended based on master slides drag and drop editing 5. Zekech - Google Slides Deck Template If you like modern and sharp Google Slides decks, Zekech is for you. This new Google deck design has everything you need for your pitch deck presentation. The Google Slides pitch template includes 36 unique slide layouts. You'll get a Google deck design based on master slides and free modern fonts. 18+ Free Google Slides Templates to Create a Pitch Deck Quickly Before looking for a free pitch deck templates for Google Slides on the web, check Envato's free offerings first. Try out various premium template files (not always Google Slides decks) at no cost to you. Here's the deal: Every month Envato Elements offers 12 different hand-selected files. (Fonts, presentations, videos, and more). Create a free account to download this month's free premium files now. Or try Envato Market for free. They offer seven handpicked monthly freebies. Log in with your Envato Market account to get this month's handpicked premium freebies.  Free Google Slides templates are a good starting point if this is your first time creating a pitch deck for your business. Free templates are quick and easy to work with and don't have a lot of options to go through. Here are some of the best free Google Slides templates available online: 1. Creative Magic Free Google Slides Pitch Deck This free Google Slides pitch deck has a modern and vibrant design. You'll get a variety of slide designs along with charts, graphs, and other infographic elements. The template also comes with a premade color scheme.  2. Basset Free Google Slides Template The Basset template is a free Google Slides template that comes with several premade styles for charts, graphs, and tables. Customize the template with your colors and fonts. It comes with 27 individual slides. 3. Edgar Free Google Slides Template for Pitch Decks The Edgar template is a good starting point for your presentation if you want a clean and simple Google Slides template. You'll get a total of 27 individual slides and premade styles for charts, graphs, and other infographic elements. 4. Salisbury Modern Free Google Slides Pitch Deck Try the Salisbury Google Slides deck if you want a modern template. This template has a premade color scheme. It also includes special slides with charts and other infographic elements.  5. Ellsworth Free Google Slides Pitch Deck Template The Ellsworth is a free Google Slides pitch deck template that comes with a variety of slide designs. Customize it with your fonts and colors. Add images for a more visually interesting presentation.  6. Sherman Free Multipurpose Google Slides Pitch Template Consider the Sherman template if you want a template with multipurpose design so you can reuse it for all kinds of presentations. The template features a 3D semi-transparent pattern. Plus, it includes many slides layouts and infographic elements. 7. Gaspar Simple Free Pitch Deck for Google Slides The Gaspar is a simple and free pitch deck template for Google Slides. It's got many different slide designs, including slides for charts, graphs, and world maps. 8. Black and White Free Pitch Deck Template Google Slides This free template features a black and white Google deck design. This Google Slides deck works for any type of business presentation. It's a good free pitch deck template Google Slides download.  9. Camille Free Google Slides Template The Camille template has a vibrant red color scheme and comes with several slide designs. The template has basic intro slides with abstract shapes throughout. It can soon become your next pitch deck. 10. Launch Space Rocket Google Slides Featuring a space theme, this Google slide deck illustrates growth. There are over thirty slides with an assortment of basic designs. Add photos, text, and more. 11. Elegant Free Pitch Deck Template for Google Slides This elegant pitch deck template for Google Slides comes with 25 individual slide designs. It also includes custom vector graphics and icons. 12. Business Pitch Deck for Google Slides The Business Pitch Deck template has a corporate look and feel so it's a good starting point for your presentation. The template comes with 34 slides, custom vector icons and elements, and premade styles for charts and graphs.  13. Business Template Free Pitch Deck Template This Google Slides deck template includes 34 individual slide designs. There are some different vector elements such as maps, graphs, charts, and icons. This is a nice free pitch deck template Google Slides download.  14. Watercolor Free Google Slides Template for Business Pitches The watercolor effects are very trendy, and they'll surely engage your audience in this pitch deck template. The template comes with a variety of slide designs and premade infographic elements. 15. Silvia Free Colorful Google Slides Template This free template has 25 unique slides and various chart, graph, and other infographic elements. Customize the template with your choice of colors and fonts and drop your images into placeholders. 16. Talbot Free Pitch Deck for Google Slides This free Google Slides pitch deck template has 25 unique slides and various chart, graph, and other infographic elements. Customize the template with your choice of colors and fonts and drop your images into placeholders. 17. Octavia Free Google Slides Pitch Deck Template The Octavia template features a subtle Asian pattern that adds extra visual appeal to your presentation. The Google Slides deck comes with 25 different slides and many vector elements. 18. Office Free Google Slides Pitch Template Looking for more free pitch deck template Google Slides downloads? The Office is a free Google Slides pitch deck template with 34 different slide designs. Customize the free Google Slides template to your liking. You'll also get charts, graphs, and other infographic elements. 19. Abstract Free Pitch Deck Template for Google Slides This free Google Slides template features an abstract design. It comes with 34 different slides and various vector elements to make a convincing Google Slides deck. How to Quickly Customize Google Slides Pitch Deck Templates (in 2021) Found your favorite Google Slide deck for your next pitch presentation? Now it's time to customize it. Thanks to the power of premium templates, you can build your own amazing pitch deck in just five quick steps. This mini-tutorial uses the premium Manola Google slide deck from Envato Elements. Manola is a beautiful premium set of Google slide deck templates for any pitch deck. Let's get started: 1. Pick Out Slides to Use A premium Google slide deck will include a wide variety of slides. They might all work for you, but you also don't have to use each one. Inside Google Slides, click on the View tab and then on Grid view.  Use the View > Grid View menu to select slides to use from the premium Google Slide deck. Here, you can click and drag to rearrange every slide. Click on unwanted slides and remove them by pressing the Delete key. Once you're done, go back to View and uncheck the Grid view option. 2. Add Custom Text Text is ultimately how you tell your story with your Google slide deck templates. To customize it, highlight any text you see on a slide. Then, simply start typing in your own words.  The Font menu holds the power to customizing text in your premium Google Slide deck templates. Want to mix up the style? With text still selected, go up to the Font menu above the slide to change font size, style, color, and more. 3. Insert Photos Many pitch Google slide deck layouts have image placeholders built-in. These let you instantly import photos that'll appear sized and scaled perfectly. Click on a placeholder, then choose Replace image from the menu.  Premium Google Slide deck templates come together perfectly with this tip. Use the Replace Image option to update your photo placeholders. There are a variety of options to source an image. For a saved photo, choose Upload from computer. Browse to a stored image, click on it, and select Choose. 4. Customize Infographics Infographics come in all shapes and sizes. What they share is an ability to illustrate ideas in a visually stunning way. And thanks to premium Google slide deck templates, customizing them is a breeze.  Use the Fill color menu to update the shape colors in your premium Google Slide deck templates. In this case, simply swap out text as we did above. Then, add a bit of contrast by clicking on a section of the infographic and choosing Fill color from the menu.  5. Build Simple Animations Animations are a good way to add visual interest and control the place of your Google slide deck. Click any object you want animated to select it. Then, from the Insert tab, choose Animation.  To round out your purchased Google Slide deck, select an object, and use the Insert > Animation menu. A sidebar will open on the right side. From there, you can pick from a wide array of animation options. You'll see options to Play (previewing animations) and to add animations to slides. More Google Slides Pitch Deck Template Resources The premium and free Google Slide deck templates in this article are more than enough to get you up and running with a professional pitch deck. But what if none of the templates fit your particular needs? Check out all our other Tuts+ articles that are full of more best-selling Google Slides pitch deck templates: Keynote Best of 2020: 20 New Startup Pitch Deck Templates (Keynote, Google Slides, & PPT) Brenda Barron Google Slides 25+ Free Minimalist Google Slides Themes (Designs to Download for 2021) Daniel Strongin Google Slides 35+ Best Business Presentation Templates for Google Slides in 2021 Laura Spencer 5 Tips to Make Pitch Decks in Google Slides Quickly You've seen how versatile Google Slides templates can be. It's time to choose your favorite, download it, and customize it to match your presentation and your brand. Below, you'll find a few tips that'll help you make a great pitch deck with Google Slides: 1. Include All the Necessary Slides When it comes to Google Slide deck templates, you need to make sure your deck has all the necessary slides that all pitch decks should have. This includes slides about your company, unique selling point, your specialty, and more.  Business Pitch Deck Google Slides, a premium template from Envato Elements. 2. Make Sure Your Images Are High Quality Use images in your pitch deck to help tell your story and make your pitch more memorable. But do make sure your images are high quality, otherwise, your audience won't be able to follow along.  3. Use Storytelling Facts tell and stories sell so put storytelling to good use in your presentation. Storytelling creates an emotional connection. There are several ways to use this technique; from taking your investors on a journey to creating a relatable character. Pitch Deck Google Slides Presentation, a premium template from Envato Elements. 4. Don't Forget White Space Use white space on your slides to help your content stand out more. Don't overload each individual slide with dozens of visual elements on top of having text. Instead, use visual elements like a chart on a single slide and use text on another. 5. Use Legible Fonts Our last tip is to use legible fonts at an appropriate size. Your audience will be able to read the contents even if they're not directly in front of the slide. Avoid decorative and script fonts and opt for sans-serif or serif fonts. While you're at it, don't forget to set the font size to at least 28px. Premium template Aqua Google Slides Pitch Template 5 Top Google Slides Pitch Deck Design Trends for 2021 Pitch Google Slide deck templates help you sell your big idea in style. But to succeed in 2021, be sure to embrace the latest trends in pitch deck design. Let's look at five of the most popular: 1. Sleek, Inspired Slides A pitch Google slide deck is designed to inspire investors to join your firm or invest in your idea. Cluttered slides will never get you there. What you need are clean, sleek layouts that convey concepts at a glance.  The premium Minimal Pitch Google slide deck styles your pitch perfectly.  That's where minimalist Google slide deck templates come in. They present ideas clearly and will never distract an audience. 2. Timelines for Project Mapping Timelines are useful tools to illustrate your development and future plans. They can look forward, back, or both. Timelines are ideal additions to any pitch deck involving future growth. Even better: they're very easy to add to any Google pitch deck presentation for 2021.  Want to learn how? Check out our full tutorial: Google Slides How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides With Templates Laura Spencer 3. Data Visuals and Infographics No discerning audience appreciates a deck filled with words alone. Infographics are a key part of the best modern pitch decks. These combine information and graphics to form compelling visuals.  Pitchus includes plenty of premium Google slide deck template infographics.   Many Google Slides pitch deck templates have them built-in! That makes it easy for you to build studio-quality infographics of your own. 4. Brand Colors Incorporated Generic color palettes may look great. But a goal of any pitch deck Google Slides is building your brand's identity in the minds of potential investors or employees.  Adding your own custom colors helps make that connection early. Thanks to Google Slides, it's easy to add unique colors to any slide deck template. Learn how in just a few clicks by exploring our tutorial: Google Slides How to Quickly Change Theme Colors in Google Slides for 2021 Andrew Childress 5. SWOT Slides for Competitive Analysis Trying to convince investors to join you? They'll want to be sure you fully understand your competitive environment. That's where a SWOT slide comes in.  Build a SWOT into your pitch deck with these premium Google slide deck templates.  These pitch deck Google Slides feature strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a concise matrix. A SWOT analysis helps illustrate where you stand in any market. 5 Benefits of Using the Best Google Slides Pitch Deck Templates Trying to decide between a free or premium Google slide deck template? Your business is driven by value. You might wonder if premium designs are actually worth it. Hint: they are, and here are five of the top reasons why: You'll impress an audience. A pitch deck may be the most important presentation you ever give. You need to ensure audiences will be impressed. Premium styles help you do that with their designer quality. Premium graphics inspire you. Thanks to sleek custom layouts, premium Google slide deck templates give you ideas. Your creative work becomes filling in blanks made ready for you. You save time. By having pre-built layouts, premium templates save you valuable time. You never have to create your own slide designs from scratch. Leave it to the experts! You keep creative control. Just because you're using a premium layout doesn't mean you're constrained. Quite the opposite: all the editing features inside Google Slides are still available. It's the best of both worlds. You gain flexibility. Premium templates include far more than free options. That gives you added flexibility, thanks to the ability to share all types of content. Benefits of Envato Elements (The Power of Unlimited Use) Envato Elements: one flat rate, thousands of digital creative assets. Envato Elements is a unique service. It's a flat-rate subscription that includes thousands of great PPT templates for a single flat-rate price. Sign up for Envato Elements. You'll get access to thousands of unlimited use graphics and templates. Choose from web themes to Google Slides pitch deck presentation templates, and more—all for one low price. Common Google Slides Questions Answered (FAQ) Google Slides is a very diverse and feature presentation software. This can cause the users of the software to have a difficult time understanding what it's capable of and how to perform certain functions.  To help you gain a better understanding of Google Slides, we answered five of the most frequently asked Google Slides questions:  1. Can I Import PowerPoint Into Google Slides? Absolutely! All you've got to do is add the PPTX file to your Google Drive account, right-click the file, and click Open as Google Slides option. You're all set. For a more detailed walkthrough of this process, see the article: Presentations How to Convert PowerPoint (PPT) to Google Slides Presentations on Import Laura Spencer 2. Can You Change the Background Colors of Google Slides Themes? Google Slides makes it incredibly easy for you to change the colors of your theme. All you've got to do is click the Slide Change background option on the main header. From there, select the color you want your background to be and click the Add to Theme option. For more information on adjusting the colors on Google Slides, view the article below: Google Slides How to Quickly Change Theme Colors in Google Slides for 2021 Andrew Childress 3. Can I Add GIFs? GIFs are a great way to add interest to your Google Slides. They can be added by just dragging and dropping them into a specific slide. From there, resize the GIF to fit into the design of your slide. Watch how simple adding a GIF is in the video below: In 60 Seconds How to Add a GIF to Google Slides in 60 Seconds Andrew Childress 4. Can I Use Google Slides When I'm Not Connected to the Internet? Yes, you can! Set up Google Slides to save your progress by selecting the offline option in the Google Slides settings. Follow the steps in the article below to set up offline mode:  Google Slides How to Use Google Slides Offline (When the Internet is Down) Laura Spencer 5. Can You Change Themes at Any Time? Google Slides allows you to change your theme at any time regardless of how far along you are with creating your presentation. To find out how to change the themes in your Google Slides projects, view the article below: Google Slides How to Quickly Change Themes For Google Slides (Download & Import) Laura Spencer Learn More About Using Google Slides Google Slides is a free app, but that doesn't mean it's lacking in features. To learn more about using Google Slides, we've got a number of tutorials that'll help you master this app and make the most of it:  Google Slides What Is Google Slides? Great (Free) Online Presentation Software Laura Spencer Google Slides 10+ Google Slides Presentation Tools: To Learn How to Use (Now) Laura Spencer Google Slides How to Add Text & Bullet Points in Google Slides Presentations Laura Spencer Make a Beautiful Pitch Deck With Google Slides Templates A Google pitch deck template is a great choice for making a pitch deck for your business. If you're getting started, a free Google Slides template is a good starting point. But for more customization options and a polished design, invest in a premium Google Slides pitch deck.  Do you want access to Google Slides pitch deck templates and other design assets for a low monthly price? Take advantage of Envato Elements.  But what if you prefer buying pitch deck Google Slides individually? Then stop by GraphicRiver and check out our collection of business pitch Google Slides templates.  Are you ready to make a beautiful Google pitch deck template? Download your favorite template and get started. Editorial Note: This post has been updated with contributions from Daniel Strongin, Andrew Childress and Maria Villanueva. Daniel and Andrew are freelance instructors for Envato Tuts+. Maria is a staff writer with Envato Tuts+.

20 Top Free MS Word Calendar Templates (Weekly, Monthly, Yearly) Posted: 30 May 2021 05:35 AM PDT If you need to plan out time-sensitive events for your business or if you're working on a content calendar for your blog, you'll need a calendar template.  Easily update this Word Calendar template from Envato Elements to the current year. Calendar templates make it easy to create a calendar for any purpose. They save you a lot of time as you don't have to manually enter all the dates. Luckily, there are plenty of calendar templates available online, both free and premium.  Best Premium Calendar Word Templates On Envato Elements & GraphicRiver When you need the best premium calendar Word templates, Envato Elements is the best marketplace to visit. Your Envato Elements subscription gives you unlimited access to thousands of premium creative assets for a low monthly fee. This includes:  professional Word templates presentation and web templates stock photos, fonts, and more. Choose from thousands of graphic templates for Word on Envato Elements. Another excellent marketplace for premium Word templates with professional designs is Envato Market. It allows you to buy templates individually. This is a great choice if you need templates to use right now.  Find a large selection of Word document templates on Envato Market. Both Envato Elements and Envato Market have Microsoft Word templates with pro features: plenty of customization options to make the template reflect your style ideas built into the templates so you don't have to wonder where to start save you a ton of time because you don't have to start from scratch Premium Word templates from Envato Elements and Envato Market are the best option no matter what type of document you need to create. Free Word templates in 2021 don't have as many features as professional premium templates from Envato Elements.  Without a doubt, the calendar Word templates you find online for free download are tempting. But keep in mind that they're also used by everyone else looking for free Word templates.  With a premium calendar template for Word from Envato Elements or Envato Market, you'll stand out as it's unlikely others will use the exact same template. Premium Word calendar templates are certainly better than the top free Word templates that are available online.  Top 5 Premium Calendar Word Templates From Envato Elements & Envato Market For 2021 Let's take a look at some of the best premium calendar templates that are available on Envato Elements and Envato Market: 1. Business Calendar This business calendar has a clean and modern design. It was designed in several common paper sizes so you can choose the size that best fits your needs. Easily customize the colors and add your own photos using the image placeholders.  2. Teamwork Calendar This teamwork calendar is completely editable not only in Word, but also in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. The calendar comes in three different sizes so you can easily create wall calendars as well as desk calendars. The template is also fully customizable.  3. Business Calendar (Red) If you prefer a bolder design, this business calendar will be the perfect choice. The calendar features a black and red design and comes in three different sizes. Easily customize it and even resize all the shapes. Plus, replacing the images is easy thanks to image placeholders.  4. Calendar 2021 This unique calendar has a clean and minimal design. The template features 12 pages and a cover page that are easy to customize. It comes with image placeholders and it comes in A3 paper size so it's a great option if you want a wall calendar template.  5. 2012 Calendar Poster A3 Here's another bold template for all your calendar needs. The template includes 12 pages. It was designed in A3 paper size. This is a perfect choice if you need a calendar template that'll go on your office wall. The template is easy to customize. You can even make each page a different color.  20 Top Free Microsoft Word 2021 Calendar Templates (Weekly, Monthly, Yearly) to Download Before looking for a free Word calendar template on the web, check Envato's free offerings first. Try out various premium template files (not always calendar templates for Word) at no cost to you. Here's the deal:  Every month Envato Elements offers 12 different hand-selected files, (fonts, presentations, videos, and more). Create a free account to download this month's free premium files now. Or try Envato Market for free. They offer seven handpicked monthly freebies. Log in with your Envato Market account to get this month's handpicked premium freebies.  With that in mind, let's take a look at the top free Word Calendar templates that you can download.  1. Calendar This template features a simple design that can be customized for any year and any month. It's easy to customize and you'll need to enable macros to work with it. 2. Weekly Calendar Word If you want to plan your weeks, this weekly template is a good starting point. You can also add an image at the top and there's plenty of room for notes. 3. Fiscal Year Calendar for Word With Note Spade Try this free calendar template for Word if you need a fiscal year calendar. It also has plenty of room for notes. 4. Weekly Appointment Calendar Word Never lose track of your weekly appointments with this free weekly appointment calendar for Word. It's got a colorful design, but you can customize it to your liking. 5. One-month Basic Calendar Word If you're looking for a basic and minimal monthly calendar, this template is a great choice. 6. 2021 Word Calendar Template Large Boxes Try this free calendar template for Word if you need a calendar with large boxes for jotting down notes. It also features mini calendars at the top for the previous and next month. 7. 2021 Monthly Planner Template Microsoft Word Here's a simple and minimal calendar for Word that would be great as a monthly planner. The weekends are combined together, giving you more space for week days. 8. 2021 Yearly Editable Word Calendar Template If you need a yearly calendar template in Word, this template will come in handy. It also includes a cute illustration at the bottom.  9. 2021 Monthly Planner Word Template Here we've got another monthly calendar template with a stylish design. It also comes with mini monthly calendars at the top and large boxes.  10. 2021 Editable Monthly Word Calendar Template Consider this calendar template if you want space to jot down notes. The template features a monthly layout with a column for notes.  11. Calendar Template - Blank & Printable Calendar in Word Format If you need many calendar templates, this website has you covered. It offers monthly, weekly, and yearly calendars, and more. 12. Blank Calendars - Free Printable Microsoft Word Templates This website features an extensive number of calendar templates in a variety of layouts. What's even better is that they're undated so you can easily reuse them. 13. FREE 2021 Calendar Template Word | Instant Download This is a simple and minimal template for 2021. It features 12 monthly calendars in both landscape and portrait layout. 14. Calendar Word Template  Here, you'll find configurable monthly calendars. You can specify when the calendar starts. You can even include U.S. and Canadian holidays. Then, download and print the calendar. 15. 2021 Calendar - Blank Printable Calendar Template in PDF Word Excel This printable yearly calendar for 2021 can be configured as a yearly calendar, but you can also print out individual months.  16. Free Printable 2021 Calendar Here we've got a range of printable calendars in Word format for 2021. Download yearly, weekly, and monthly calendars as well as a blank calendar and a to-do list to go with your calendar. 17. Lesson Plan Calendar Word If you're looking for a calendar to help you plan out your lessons, this free template will come in handy. It comes with macros that'll automatically generate a calendar for any year. Plus, it's easy to customize. 18. Small Business Content Calendar Word With the help of this template, you'll be able to easily plan out your social media content. 19. Hummingbird 12-month calendar (Sun-Sat) Word This calendar runs from Sunday to Saturday and contains 12 months. It also features a flower and hummingbird design. 20. Photo Calendar Word This calendar template has a lovely photo design. Change out the photos if you'd like. It also features a macro that allows you to reuse it year after year. 5 Quick Tips to Make Better Calendars in Word for 2021 Now that you've seen all the different calendar templates that are available for Word, let's go over some tips that'll help you make better calendars and documents:  1. Keep Text Easy to Read Remember that you'll end up printing your calendar and putting it on the wall. So, your text needs to be easy to read even from a distance. Opt for simple, sans-serif fonts or consider using a heavier font weight.  Wedding Calendar Example on Envato Elements 2. Use a Grid to Organize Your Pages Base your design on a grid. This will ensure that everything is laid out in a visually appealing manner and make your calendar look attractive. 3. Make Use of Layered Design To make your calendar look elegant and polished, use a layered design approach. Simply place elements on top of each other and ensure every element is visible. Take cues from this fashion calendar template below. Fashion Calendar template on Envato Elements 4. White Space Is Your Friend Another way to make your calendar design look more refined is to ensure there's plenty of white space around different elements.  5. Mind Your Color Palette Your calendar doesn't have to be all black and white. In fact, color is welcome. But be sure that your dates and month names remain legible. You can do this by placing a white background behind it.  Yoga Class Calendar on Envato Elements Discover More Top Microsoft Word Template Designs Calendar templates aren't the only types of documents you can create with Word. In fact, we've got many more Word templates on Envato Elements and GraphicRiver. Check out the articles below to get an idea: Microsoft Word 20 Best Free Microsoft Word Business Document Templates (Download 2020) Sarah Joy Templates 25 Microsoft MS Word Business Proposal Templates to Make Deals in 2021 Brenda Barron Microsoft Word 20 Best Free Microsoft Word Resume CV Cover Letter Templates 2021 Alexis (Lexi) Rodrigo Learn More About Making Great Word Documents in 2021 If you're thinking about using Word to make your calendar, you probably want to know more about Word and how to use Word to make great documents. Here are a few tutorials to get you started:  Microsoft Word How to Quickly Format Basic Text Styles in Microsoft Word Documents Alexis (Lexi) Rodrigo Microsoft Word How to Make Awesome Page Layout Designs in Microsoft Word (+Video) Alexis (Lexi) Rodrigo Microsoft Word 30+ Best Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts to Quickly Work in Docs Alexis (Lexi) Rodrigo Design a Calendar Quickly With Premium Templates As you can see, there's no shortage of great free calendar templates for Word. But for more design and customization options, a premium calendar template is the way to go.  Find the perfect calendar template on Envato Elements. Plus, enjoy access to unlimited Word templates, web templates, stock photos, presentations, and more. Or, if you prefer buying templates individually and need a calendar template to use right now, browse our calendar Word templates over on Envato Market.

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