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CynthiaWaka's avatar
CynthiaWaka
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago

The file is too large to open. Please try with a smaller file.

I created a Google Slides file on DropBox so that I could collaborate with my team. After a month or so of collaborative work, I got that error message. My Google Slides file is 200bytes and I can't open it. It says that the file is too big.

 

I have tried restoring to the last two previous versions, but it still says it's too big. I can't download it as a PowerPoint or do anything to it. 

 

All our work has been saved there. How can I iaccess my document and what is the size limit for a Google slides presentation?

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    Hey CynthiaWaka; welcome to our Community and sorry to hear you're having issues with this.

    Just to make sure we're on the same page, can you please send us a screenshot of the exact error you get? 

    Also, is Google showing under your account's Connected apps tab?

    Let me know what you find!

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