How to call a function via a link/button on a Google Slide?

Question

I want to be able to send a formatted email by clicking a link/button on a Google Slide. An example scenario would be sending a feedback form to all staff after a meeting, with

Answer 1

I haven't done anything with slides for a while but I just built this using a simple side bar interface.

function myFunction() {
  var ss=SlidesApp.getActivePresentation();
  var slides=ss.getSlides();
  var html='';
  html+='';
  var userInterface=HtmlService.createHtmlOutput(html);
  SlidesApp.getUi().showSidebar(userInterface);
}


function getSomeData() {
  return Utilities.formatDate(new Date(), Session.getScriptTimeZone(), "HH:mm:ss")
}

Of course, it's a bit easier to write more complex code using an html file but this was just a quick little demo script.

Here's what my little sidebar and button look like:

Apparently, the side bar does not show up during the presentation. Oh well, sorry to bother you.