What’s New?
Google has rolled out a set of customization controls for the Infographics and Slide Decks features in NotebookLM, allowing users to fine‑tune the output to their needs.
Customization Options
- Orientation – portrait or landscape for Infographics.
- Language – choose any supported language.
- Length – Short, Default, or Long (Long requires Ultra subscription).
- Sources – select how many source documents the AI should reference.
- Prompt – add a custom instruction to guide the generation.
Slide Deck Modes
- Detailed Deck – full‑featured presentation.
- Presenter Slides – concise, speaker‑focused slides.
Availability
The new settings are now live on the web version and have reached feature parity on the Android and iOS apps. Free users see only Short and Default length options; the Long option is exclusive to NotebookLM Ultra subscribers.
How to Access
1. Open NotebookLM on your preferred platform.
2. Choose Infographics or Slide Decks.
3. Click the settings icon to reveal the new controls.
4. Adjust orientation, language, length, sources, and optional prompt.
5. Generate the output.
Tips for Best Results
- Pair NotebookLM with a YouTube video for richer context.
- Use clear, specific prompts to steer the AI.
- For longer, more detailed decks, consider the Ultra subscription.
Conclusion
The added flexibility turns NotebookLM’s visual tools into a truly customizable assistant, helping users create tailored presentations and summaries faster across devices.