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What is social content in Gamma and how can I use it?

How to create social media posts in Gamma, how to switch to social format in Gamma, or how to optimize content for social sharing.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

What is Social Content in Gamma?

Gamma’s social content format is designed for creating visually engaging posts tailored for platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and more. It’s different from standard presentations or documents and comes with:

  • Optimized dimensions for social platforms

  • Responsive scaling with Scale to Fit and Zoom to Fit enabled by default

  • Easy switching between standard and social layouts

🌀 Insight: These built-in settings help ensure your content looks polished and platform ready - no extra formatting required!

How to Create a Social Gamma

There are currently two ways to create a new social gamma.

Option 1: Start a New Social Gamma from Blank

  1. Open the Gamma dashboard.

  2. Click the dropdown arrow next to "New from Blank".

  3. Select a social format option from the list.

  4. Begin adding content to your social gamma.

Option 2: Generate a New Social Gamma from AI

  1. Open the Gamma dashboard.

  2. Select "Create new AI".

  3. Select "Generate".

  4. Select "Social".

  5. Adjust the page style as needed.

  6. Input your prompt, and generate.

How to Switch an Existing Gamma to a Social Format

If you already have a gamma and want to convert it into a social format, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Page Setup

  1. Click on the "three-dot menu (…)” in the upper right corner of your gamma.

  2. Select "Page Setup" from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Switch to Social Format

  1. In the "Page Setup" menu, find the "Page Style" section.

  2. Select "Social" to switch your content to a social format.

  3. Your gamma will now be optimized for social media dimensions and functionality.

FAQs & Common Issues

What happens if I switch my gamma to a social format?

  • Your gamma will be resized and optimized for social media. Scale to Fit and Zoom to Fit will be enabled automatically, but you can disable them in Page Setup if needed.

Can I switch back to a standard format?

  • Yes, you can return to a standard document or presentation format anytime by selecting a different format in Page Setup.

Why is my content resizing unexpectedly?

  • If Scale to Fit or Zoom to Fit is enabled, your content may adjust dynamically. You can toggle these settings off in Page Setup if needed.

Can I post to social platforms directly?

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