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

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.

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Introduction

Gamma now supports social content formats, allowing users to create visually engaging posts optimized for social media. Whether you’re designing content for LinkedIn, Instagram, or other platforms, Gamma’s social templates ensure your content is structured for maximum impact.

What is Social Content in Gamma?

Social content in Gamma is a new format designed specifically for sharing on social media. Unlike standard presentations or documents, social gammas are automatically set up with:

  • Optimized dimensions for social platforms

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

  • Quick format switching between standard and social layouts

These settings ensure that your content is correctly aligned and visually engaging for different platforms.

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 "..." 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 Format 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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