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Use keyboard shortcuts to deliver PowerPoint presentations

Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen and are an essential alternative to using a mouse.

For a separate list of shortcuts to use while creating your presentation, go to  Use keyboard shortcuts to create PowerPoint presentations .

The shortcuts in this topic refer to the US keyboard layout. Keys for other layouts might not correspond exactly to the keys on a US keyboard.

A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.

A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order.

This article describes the keyboard shortcuts and some other common shortcut keys that apply while you're delivering your presentation with PowerPoint for Windows.

To quickly find a shortcut in this article, you can use Search. Press Ctrl+F, and then type your search words.

If an action that you use often does not have a shortcut key, you can record a macro. For step-by-step instructions to record a macro, refer to the section “Record a macro” in Automate tasks with the Macro Recorder to create one.

During the presentation, to open a list of shortcuts, press F1. Use the arrow keys to move between the tabs in the Slide Show Help dialog box.

Get the PowerPoint 2016 keyboard shortcuts in a Word document at this link: PowerPoint 2016 for Windows keyboard shortcuts .

In this topic

Frequently used shortcuts, control the slide show, control media in the slide show, pointer and annotations in the slide show, rehearse the presentation, maneuver in presenter view.

This table lists the most frequently used shortcuts in PowerPoint for Windows.

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You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you’re delivering your presentation in Slide Show (full-screen) mode, with or without  Presenter View .

Control media in the slide show 

These keyboard shortcuts work with video files imported from your computer or other device. They don't work with online video files.

Use the following keyboard shortcuts to control the pointer and to use it to create annotations during your presentation.

You can use these keyboard shortcuts when you are rehearsing your presentation.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you’re delivering your presentation using Presenter View  in PowerPoint 2013 and newer.  Presenter View lets you look at your presentation with your speaker notes on one screen (your laptop, for example), while the audience views the notes-free presentation on a different screen.

When you are connected to a second display, Presenter View is shown automatically when you start the slide show. To start a presentation in Presenter View even if you have only a single display, press Alt+F5.

Tip:  If Presenter View does not start automatically with two displays, go the Slide Show tab, select the Use Presenter View checkbox, and select the preferred monitor.

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This article describes the keyboard shortcuts and some other common shortcut keys that apply while you're delivering your presentation with PowerPoint for macOS.

The settings in some versions of the Mac operating system (OS) and some utility applications might conflict with keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft 365 for Mac. For information about changing the key assignment for a keyboard shortcut, refer to Mac Help for your version of macOS or your utility application.

If you don't find a keyboard shortcut here that meets your needs, you can create a custom keyboard shortcut. For instructions, go to Create a custom keyboard shortcut for Office for Mac .

Many of the shortcuts that use the Ctrl key on a Windows keyboard also work with the Control key in PowerPoint for macOS. However, not all do.

To quickly find a shortcut in this article, you can use the Search. Press Command+F, and then type your search words.

During the presentation, to open a list of shortcuts, press forward slash (/).

Pointer and annotations in the slide show

Navigate the presenter view on macos 10.15 (catalina) and later.

This table lists the most frequently used shortcuts in PowerPoint for macOS.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you’re delivering your presentation in Slide Show (full-screen) mode, with or without the Presenter View .

Use the following keyboard shortcuts to control media during a presentation.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you’re delivering your presentation using the Presenter View on macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and later, and when the keyboard control navigation is turned on. For instructions, refer to Turn on the keyboard control navigation .

Use the shortcuts in the table below to move in the Presenter View in PowerPoint for macOS.

Skip ahead in your presentation

You can use your keyboard to skip ahead several slides without the audience seeing the slides as you transition to the new slide.

Press the Tab key until you reach the Slide Navigator control (filmstrip).

Press and hold down the Option key and press the Left or Right arrow key repeatedly until you find the slide you want to skip to.

Release the Option key to move to the slide you want to skip to.

Turn on the keyboard control navigation

To use your keyboard to move between and activate controls on your Mac, turn on the keyboard control navigation.

If you're not using VoiceOver, on your computer, select System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts , and select the Use keyboard navigation to move focus between controls checkbox.

If you're using VoiceOver, the control navigation should be on by default. To check the setting, do the following:

On your computer, press Control+Option+M to access the Apple menu bar item. To open the Apple menu, press Control+Option+Spacebar.

Press Control+Option+Down arrow key until you hear "System preferences ellipses," and then press Control+Option+Spacebar.

The System Preferences window opens. The focus is in the Search text box.

Type Keyboard , and then press Return. The Keyboard dialog box opens.

Press Control+Option+Right arrow key until you hear "Shortcuts tab," and then press Control+Option+Spacebar.

Press Control+Option+Right arrow key until you hear: "Use keyboard navigation to move focus between controls." VoiceOver also announces if the option is selected or unselected. To toggle the option on or off, press Control+Option+Spacebar.

To close the Keyboard dialog box, press Command+W.

This article describes the keyboard shortcuts that apply while you're delivering your presentation with PowerPoint for the web.

If you use Narrator with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you have to turn off scan mode in order to edit documents, spreadsheets, or presentations with Microsoft 365 for the web. For more information, refer to Turn off virtual or browse mode in screen readers in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update .

When you use PowerPoint for the web, we recommend that you use Microsoft Edge as your web browser. Because PowerPoint for the web runs in your web browser, the keyboard shortcuts are different from those in the desktop program. For example, you’ll use Ctrl+F6 instead of F6 for jumping in and out of the commands. Also, common shortcuts like F1 (Help) and Ctrl+O (Open) apply to the web browser – not PowerPoint for the web.

This table lists the keyboard shortcuts you can use to control the slide show.

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10 Keyboard Shortcuts to Use When Presenting PowerPoint Slideshows

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In business meetings, you can use Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows to highlight important information and capture audiences’ attention. During a slideshow , clicking through various options with the mouse can throw off your timing. Plus, the audience can see you perform these actions.

A better approach is to use keyboard shortcuts . Besides being faster, you will look like a more experienced presenter. Here are 10 keyboard shortcuts that you can use when presenting slideshows using PowerPoint 2016, 2013, 2010, or 2007. You can also Google some other keyboard shortcuts!

Keyboard Shortcuts For PowerPoint

Pressing the F5 key begins the slideshow from the first slide.

2. Shift+F5

To begin the slideshow from the current slide , press Shift+F5. In other words, press the Shift and F5 keys at the same time.

3. Spacebar, N, or Right Arrow

When you are ready to advance to the next slide or perform the next animation, you can press any of the following: the Spacebar , the N key, or the right arrow key.

4. Backspace, P, or Left Arrow

If you need to backtrack , press the Backspace, P, or left arrow key to go back to the previous slide or animation.

Pressing Ctrl+P changes the mouse pointer from an arrow to a pen. You can then use the pen to add a note to a slide or call attention to an item.

6. W or Comma

During a presentation , you might want to pause the slideshow so that you can discuss a certain point. Pressing the W or comma key pauses it and displays a white screen. Pressing the W or comma key again resumes the slideshow. When the slideshow is paused, you can use the pen to write on the white screen. If you do not already have the pen activated, though, you will need to do so with the mouse (Pressing Ctrl+P to activate the pen does not work – it simply prompts the slideshow to resume.) Anything you write on the white screen will not be saved when you resume the slideshow .

7. B or Period

Pressing the B key or period key pauses the slideshow and displays a black screen, which you can write on. Press the B or period key again to resume the slideshow.

8. Ctrl+E or E

If you need to erase a mark you made with a pen on a slide, you can change the pointer to an eraser by pressing Ctrl+E. You can erase all the marks you made to a slide at once by pressing the E key. (The pointer will not change in the latter case.) You cannot use Ctrl+E or E to erase marks on a white or black screen created when pausing a slideshow.

Pressing Ctrl+A changes the pointer to the default arrow.

Another way to change the pointer to the default arrow is pressing the Esc key. If the pointer is already an arrow, pressing Esc exits the slideshow.

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PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts for Slide Show Presentations

Whether you use a mouse or remote control to navigate through a PowerPoint slide show presentation, one of the best ways to more effectively deliver PowerPoint presentations with greater engagement is to take advantage of handy slide show shortcuts.

Try this selection of PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts for your next in-person or virtual PowerPoint slide show (or watch my video of presentation shortcuts):

  • Run a slide show: [F5]
  • Run a slide show from the current slide: [Shift] + [F5]
  • Help during slide show (displays PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts): [F1]
  • Advance to the next slide (any of these): [Right] , [Down] , N (for Next), [Spacebar] ,  [Page Down] (or click the left mouse)
  • Return to the previous slide (any of these): [Left] , [Up] , P (for Previous), [Backspace] ,  [Page Up]
  • Go to the first slide in a presentation:  [Home]
  • Go to the last slide in a presentation:  [End]
  • Go to a specific slide number during a slide show: type the slide number and press [Enter]. This is one of my favorite tips to quickly skip past slides or to return to a previous slide. To create a list of slide numbers, print out your presentation as a handout; I choose 9 slides per page. Current versions of PowerPoint display the slide numbers on handouts. If this isn’t available, simply manually add slide numbers to your printout or create a simple hand-written cheat sheet.
  • What if you don’t know the slide number? Display the PowerPoint slide selector with [Ctrl] + S
  • To show a visual display of slides: press G
  • Display a black screen or go back to slide show: B or [Period]
  • Display a white screen or go back to slide show: W or [Comma]. (Use carefully as the bright screen can be distracting to an audience).
  • To draw on the screen (annotations), press [Ctrl] + P to enable the Pen mode. Use your mouse to draw directly on the slide. To change the pen color or to enable other tools (Laser Pointer, Highlighter) to emphasize your slide content, right-click on a slide and left-click on Pointer Options. From this menu, you can change the ink color.
  • To annotate with the highlighter: [Ctrl] + I
  • To clear annotations, press [Ctrl] + E to bring up the eraser to remove individual pen or highlighter annotations.
  • Erase all annotations: press E to erase at any time. Or, right-click on a slide and left-click on  Pointer Options ,   where you’ll see options for the  Eraser  or to  Erase All Ink on Slide .
  • To call attention to slide content with a laser:  [Ctrl] + L
  • To switch from the Pen (or highlighter or laser) mode back to the Arrow, press [Ctrl] + A or [Ctrl] + U . Or even better, press  [Ctrl] + H to hide the pointer or pen to avoid displaying a distracting or moving mouse pointer.
  • To turn live subtitles on or off:  J . To change subtitles settings, either right-click on your slide show for Subtitles or find these options under the Slide Show Ribbon in PowerPoint.
  • Zoom In on a slide:  +
  • Zoom Out on a slide: –
  • End a slide show: [Esc]

More Tips: You can also right-click anywhere on the slide show screen for a shortcut menu with many of these same actions. Although your audience will also see this shortcut menu, this is a handy way to quickly choose presentation options.

Click here to download a handout of PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts and discover more PowerPoint tips and tricks .

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PowerPoint shortcuts you can use during a slide show (keyboard).

Deliver a PowerPoint Presentation in Slide Show or Presenter View using Keyboard Shortcuts

by Avantix Learning Team | Updated September 14, 2023

Applies to: Microsoft ® PowerPoint ® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 and 365 (Windows)

You can use PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts when you are running a slide show to quickly move around in your PowerPoint presentation. Using your keyboard, you can move from slide to slide, jump to a specific slide or even change the screen to black or white.

Recommended article: 10 PowerPoint Slide Show Tips and Tricks

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Run a slide show

In Normal View or Slide Sorter View, to start a slide show from the beginning, press F5. To start a slide show from the current slide, press Shift + F5.

Exit a slide show

Move to the next slide or animation during a slide show.

To go to the next slide or animation, press the right arrow, down arrow, spacebar, Page Down or N.

Move to the previous slide or animation during a slide show

To go to the previous slide or animation, press the left arrow, up arrow or Page Up or P.

Move to a specific slide during a slide show by title

To go to a specific slide by title during a slide show:

  • In Slide Show mode, press Ctrl + S. A dialog box appears with slides and their titles (as they appear in the title placeholders).
  • Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate to the desired slide in the dialog box.
  • Press Enter to select the slide.

Move to a specific slide during a slide show by number

In Slide Show mode, type the number of the slide you wish to display and press Enter.

Make your screen black or white during a slide show

In Slide Show mode, press B for black screen or W for white screen. Press any key to return to the slide show.

Show or hide the mouse pointer or laser pointer

In Slide Show mode, to display  the mouse pointer or arrow, press Ctrl + A. To hide the mouse pointer, press Ctrl + H.

To display the laser pointer, press Ctrl + L. Press ESC to hide it.

Show or hide the pen, highlighter or eraser

In Slide Show mode, press Ctrl + P to display the pen or Ctrl + I to display the highlighter. Drag over the slide to draw (ink annotation). Press ESC to turn them off.

Press Ctrl + E to display the eraser and you can drag over the ink annotation to erase it. You can also press E to erase all.

Show or hide ink markup

To show or hide ink markup, press Ctrl + M.

Zoom in or out

In Slide Show mode, to zoom in or out, press =  or – on the top right of the keyboard. The = key is also the + key on the top right of the keyboard.

Access the context menu during a slide show

To access the context menu during a slide show (comparable to right-clicking):

  • Press Shift + F10 (some users may need to press Shift + Fn + F10) or press the Context button on your keyboard (if you have one). The Context button usually appears near Ctrl and Alt on some keyboards.
  • Use the up or down arrow keys to navigate through the menu or type the underlined letter of the command you want to select.
  • Press Enter to select menu items if you have used the up and down arrows to navigate.

The Context key appears as a box with lines on some Windows keyboards:

Context key that appears at the bottom of some Windows keyboards.

Jump to hyperlinks during a slide show

To go to the first or next hyperlink on a slide, press Tab.

To go to the last or previous hyperlink on a slide, press Shift + Tab.

To perform a hyperlink action (perform the mouse-click behaviour), press Enter while a hyperlink is selected.

Play, pause and stop audio or video during a slide show

To start a video (assuming it is not set to start automatically), press Alt + P or Ctrl + spacebar.

To stop video playback, press Alt + Q.

To toggle between play and pause, press Alt + P.

To go to the next bookmark in a video, press Alt + End.

To go to the previous bookmark in a video, press Alt + Home.

To seek forward 3 seconds, press Alt + Shift + Page down.

To seek backward 3 seconds, press Alt + Shift + Page up.

To seek forward 0.25 seconds, then pause, press Alt + Shift + right arrow

To seek backward 0.25 seconds, then pause, press Alt + Shift + left arrow

To increase the volume, press Alt + up arrow.

To decrease the volume, press Alt + down arrow.

To mute the sound, press Alt + U.

To toggle the audio and subtitles menu, press Alt + J.

If you take some time to learn these PowerPoint slide show shortcuts, you'll be able to run your shows without a mouse and focus on your presentation.

Start and work in Presenter View

To start the presentation in Presenter View, press Alt + F5.

To cycle between Presenter View regions including the Header, tools below the slide and the Notes pane, press F6.

To cycle through tools within a Presenter View region, press Tab.

To scroll down one line in the Notes pane, press Ctrl + down arrow.

To scroll up one line in the Notes pane, press Ctrl + up arrow.

To scroll down one screen in the Notes pane, press Ctrl + Page Down.

To scroll up one screenful in the Notes pane, press Ctrl + Page Up.

To read the next line in the Notes pane, press Alt + A.

To read the previous line in the Notes pane, press Alt + Z.

To read the elapsed time, press Alt + W.

To read the next slide, animation or end of show, press Alt + Q.

To close Presenter View, press ESC.

Turn on live subtitles or captioning (365)

In Slide Show mode, press J.

PowerPoint will use artificial intelligence to create subtitles or captions. You will need PowerPoint 365 to use this feature. It does involve some setup to have the subtitles work well.

Press J again to turn off subtitles.

This article was originally published on April 10, 2016 and has been updated for clarity and content.

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Microsoft PowerPoint is a complex program with a vast number of features, so it's worth your time to learn all its secrets. Some of these secrets include keyboard shortcuts, which can seriously speed up your workflow.

Not only can keyboard shortcuts save you a lot of time, but knowing important shortcuts when delivering a presentation can help everything run more smoothly. 

Here's a guide to the most useful keyboard shortcuts in the Windows 10 version of Microsoft PowerPoint .

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The ribbon at the top of PowerPoint gives you access to virtually all the program's countless features, and you don't need to use your mouse to use it – every ribbon command has its own keyboard shortcut. 

To use the ribbon entirely using your keyboard, do this:

1. Press and release Alt. You should see an overlay called Access Keys appear. 

2. Press the Access Key indicated to switch to the Ribbon tab you want to use.  

3. Press the Access Key for the command you want to use. Some Access Keys are more than one key press – just press the keys in sequence. If there is yet another layer of choices, continue to press the appropriate keys. For example, if you wanted to rehearse the timing of a presentation, you would press Alt and release it, then press S, and then press T. 

Every PowerPoint keyboard shortcut you need to know

You can use the ribbon shortcuts to perform virtually any task in PowerPoint, but you might often find the more traditional keyboard shortcuts more convenient to use. 

Here are the most important keyboard shortcuts in PowerPoint.

Delivering a presentation

Start a presentation from the beginning: Press F5 to start playing a presentation from the first slide. 

Start a presentation from the current slide: Press Shift + F5 to start playing a presentation from whatever slide is currently on screen.

Start a presentation in Presenter View: Press Alt + F5 to start a presentation in Presenter View, which lets you see your notes on the main computer screen while the audience sees only the slides on a separate screen. 

Go to the next slide or start the next animation: To advance to the next slide, you have several options. You can press any of these keys: N, Enter, Spacebar, Right Arrow, or Down Arrow.

Go back to the previous slide or animation: To go back to the previous slide, you also have several options. You can press any of these keys: P, Page Up, Left Arrow, or Up Arrow.

Go to the first slide: Press Home to restart the presentation at the first slide.

Go to the last slide: Press End to go directly to the final slide. 

Stop or start an automatic presentation: Press S to toggle an automatic, timed presentation between start and stop. 

Go to a specific slide: To go to a specific slide within the presentation, enter the slide number followed by Enter, such as 15 + Enter to go to slide number 15. 

Open the All Slides dialog box: To see a list of all the slides in your presentation, press Ctrl + S.

End a presentation: Press Esc to exit a presentation. 

Toggle between presentation and a blank screen: To temporarily display a blank screen in the middle of a presentation, press B to see a black screen or W to see a white screen. 

Start the laser pointer: Press Ctrl + L to change the pointer into a virtual laser dot. 

Draw on the presentation with a pen: Press Ctrl + P to change the pointer into a pen that you can use to annotate the screen. 

Hide the pointer and navigation controls: Press Ctrl + H to hide the pointer (or laser dot or pen) and the navigation controls. 

Erase annotations: Press E to erase any annotations you've made with the pen.

Creating a presentation

Open a presentation: Press Ctrl + O to open an existing PowerPoint presentation. 

Create a new presentation: Press Ctrl + N to create a new presentation. 

Add a new slide: Press Ctrl + M to add a new slide to a presentation in progress. 

Save the presentation: Press Ctrl + S to immediately save a presentation with its current file name. 

Save a presentation with a new filename: Press F12 to open the Save As dialog box and save your presentation. 

Close a presentation: Press Ctrl + W to close the current presentation. If it hasn't been saved, PowerPoint will give you the opportunity to save it first. 

Editing slides

Copy a slide, text, or other object: Press Ctrl + C to copy the selected item, which can be text, a graphic, or even an entire slide. 

Cut a slide, text, or other object: Press Ctrl + X to cut the selected item, which can be text, a graphic, or even an entire slide. 

Paste a slide, text, or other object: Press Ctrl + V to paste the content of the clipboard at the cursor location. 

Delete a selected slide, text, or other object: Select the item you want to remove and then press Delete.

Insert a hyperlink: Select text or object in a slide and then press Ctrl + K to open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box to turn it into a link. If you press Ctrl + K without selecting anything first, then you will need to specify the link text as well. 

Go to the next or previous slide: Press Page Down to advance to the next slide; press Page Up to go back to the previous slide. 

Change the order of a slide: Press Ctrl + Up Arrow to move the selected slide one position earlier in the presentation; press Ctrl + Down Arrow to move it one later in the presentation. 

Move a slide to the start of the presentation: Press Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow to move the selected slide to the start of the presentation. 

Move a slide to the end of the presentation: Press Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow to move the selected slide to the end of the presentation.

Editing text

Bold: Press Ctrl + B to bold the selected text.

Italics: Press Ctrl + I to italics the selected text.

Underline: Press Ctrl + U to underline the selected text.

Make the font bigger: Press Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow to increase the size of the selected text a little at a time. 

Make the font smaller: Press Ctrl  + Shift + Left Arrow to decrease the size of the selected text a little at a time.

Center text: Press Ctrl + E to center the selected paragraph.

Left align text: Press Ctrl + L to left-align the selected paragraph.

Right align text: Press Ctrl + R to right-align the selected paragraph.

Justify text: Press Ctrl + J to justify the selected paragraph. This causes the text to auto-fit to the left and right margins of the slide. 

Superscript: Press Ctrl and the Plus sign to turn the selected text into superscript.

Subscript: Press Ctrl + = to turn the selected text into subscript. 

Check spelling: Press F7 to run PowerPoint's built-in spell checker.

General tasks

Search within a presentation: Press Ctrl + F to open the Find dialog box, where you can search for specific text within the presentation. You can also search and replace text using this dialog box. 

Undo: Press Ctrl + Z to undo your last action. 

Redo: Press Ctrl + Y to redo the last action, if possible. If it's not possible for PowerPoint to redo the action, nothing will happen. 

Help: Press F1 to open the Help and Support pane. 

Cancel: Press Esc to abort any task you don't want to complete. In some cases, you may also need to click "Cancel."

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How to start a powerpoint slideshow.

Let the slideshow begin!

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Start a slideshow in powerpoint's desktop app, start a slideshow in powerpoint's web app, start a slideshow in powerpoint's mobile app, key takeaways.

To start a PowerPoint slideshow on your desktop, open your slideshow and click "Start Slide Show" in the "Slide Show" tab. If you're using the web app, select "From Beginning" in the "Slide Show" tab. On mobile, simply tap the Monitor icon at the top of your screen.

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To play a slideshow in PowerPoint's desktop app, all you have to do is click an option or press a shortcut on your keyboard .

Start the process by opening your presentation with PowerPoint. Then, in the app's ribbon at the top, select the "Slide Show" tab.

Select

In the "Slide Show" tab, from the "Start Slide Show" section, choose "From Beginning" (or press F5). Now your presentation will play from the very first slide.

If you'd like to start the slideshow from your current slide, choose the "From Current Slide" option. Alternatively, press Shift+F5 on your keyboard.

Select

While your presentation is playing, you can perform various tasks, like moving to the next slide or ending the show. You can reveal these options by right-clicking anywhere on the slide.

Slideshow options in PowerPoint for desktop.

Alternatively, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts while viewing your slideshow:

  • Spacebar or Right Arrow Button: Go to the next slide in the presentation.
  • Left Arrow Button: Go to the previous slide in the presentation.
  • Esc: End the show.
  • W: Hide your current slide and display a white screen. Press the same key again to bring back the slide's content.
  • B: Hide your current slide and display a black screen. Revert back to the slide's content by pressing the same button.
  • Ctrl+Left Mouse Button: Activate the laser point tool to point at things in your slides.
  • Ctrl+P: Launch the pen tool to annotate your slide's content during your show. You can choose if you'd like to keep these annotations when you end the show.
  • Ctrl+i: Access the highlighter tool to highlight items in your slides.

If you'd like to jump to a specific slide while presenting, press that slide's number on your keyboard and hit Enter. For example, press 12 and hit Enter to access that slide quickly.

To access the Presenter view, where you can see the upcoming slides and other options, right-click anywhere on your slide and choose "Show Presenter View."

PowerPoint for desktop's Presenter View.

With these options, you can start a slideshow and have it play exactly how you want.

To play a slideshow on the web, launch your preferred web browser and access PowerPoint on the web . Then, open your presentation.

From PowerPoint's ribbon at the top, select the "Slide Show" tab.

Access the

In the "Slide Show" tab, start your slideshow from the first slide by clicking the "From Beginning" option. To have your show play from your current slide, choose "From Current Slide."

Choose

Your presentation is now playing.

To reveal the options for moving slides, annotating items, and using Presenter Coach , bring your cursor to your screen's bottom-left corner. Then, click the appropriate icon.

Slideshow options in PowerPoint for web.

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To start a slideshow in the PowerPoint mobile app , launch the app on your phone and open your presentation.

On the presentation screen, at the top, tap the Monitor icon to play the slideshow.

Select the monitor icon at the top.

Your presentation has now begun.

To move to the next slide, swipe left on your screen. To go to the previous slide, swipe right.

Swipe left or right to move slides.

You can reveal PowerPoint's presentation options, like annotation and black screen tools, by tapping at the top of your presentation. Then, choose the option you'd like to use.

Slideshow options in PowerPoint for mobile.

And that's it. Happy presenting!

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Powerpoint Keyboard Shortcuts & Hotkeys (List)

Are you looking to enhance your productivity and efficiency while using PowerPoint? Utilizing keyboard shortcuts can greatly improve your workflow and save you time.

In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of the most popular and useful keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint, allowing you to navigate through the program with ease and speed up your presentation creation process.

From basic commands to advanced functions, mastering these shortcuts will help you become a PowerPoint power user in no time.

Powerpoint Keyboard Shortcuts & Hotkeys (List)

What Is Powerpoint

PowerPoint is a presentation program developed by Microsoft. It is a software application that allows users to create slideshows that can include text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements.

PowerPoint is commonly used for business presentations, educational lectures, and other types of visual communication.

Users can customize the appearance of their slides, add animations and transitions, and present their slideshows using a projector or computer screen.

Overall, PowerPoint is a versatile tool for creating and delivering professional-looking presentations.

Powerpoint Keyboard Shortcuts & Hotkeys

  • Ctrl + N – Create a new presentation
  • Ctrl + O – Open an existing presentation
  • Ctrl + S – Save the presentation
  • Ctrl + P – Print the presentation
  • Ctrl + Z – Undo the last action
  • Ctrl + Y – Redo the last action
  • Ctrl + X – Cut selected items
  • Ctrl + C – Copy selected items
  • Ctrl + V – Paste copied or cut items
  • Ctrl + B – Bold selected text
  • Ctrl + I – Italicize selected text
  • Ctrl + U – Underline selected text
  • Ctrl + F – Find and replace text

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In conclusion, mastering keyword shortcuts in PowerPoint can greatly improve your productivity and efficiency when creating presentations.

By taking the time to learn and utilize these shortcuts, you can save time and reduce the repetitive strain on your hands from excessive mouse use.

Incorporating these shortcuts into your workflow will not only make you a more efficient presenter, but it will also demonstrate your proficiency with the software to your colleagues and clients.

Taking the time to familiarize yourself with these tools will undoubtedly pay off in the long run, making your PowerPoint experience more enjoyable and effective.

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Table of Contents

  • 1.1 Most used PowerPoint Shortcuts
  • 1.2 Edit Text Shortcuts
  • 1.3 Tab Selection Shortcuts
  • 1.4 Navigation Shortcuts
  • 1.5 Outlining Views Shortcuts
  • 1.6 Presentation Windows Shortcuts
  • 3 How do I view a list of all PowerPoint shortcuts?
  • 4 Can I create my own custom shortcuts in PowerPoint?
  • 5 Can I use the same shortcut keys in both Windows and Mac versions of PowerPoint?
  • 6 Is it possible to use shortcut keys while in Slide Show view?
  • 7 Can I use shortcut keys to create or modify objects in my slides?

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Most used PowerPoint Shortcuts

Edit text shortcuts, tab selection shortcuts, navigation shortcuts, outlining views shortcuts, presentation windows shortcuts, how do i view a list of all powerpoint shortcuts.

In PowerPoint, you can view a list of all shortcuts by going to File > Options > Shortcut keys.

Can I create my own custom shortcuts in PowerPoint?

Yes, you can create your own custom shortcuts in PowerPoint by going to File > Options > Customize ribbon and then selecting the Keyboard shortcuts button at the bottom of the window. From there, you can choose a command from the Categories list and then assign a shortcut key to it.

Can I use the same shortcut keys in both Windows and Mac versions of PowerPoint?

Some shortcut keys are the same in both Windows and Mac versions of PowerPoint, such as Ctrl + C (copy) and Ctrl + V (paste). However, some shortcuts are specific to either the Windows or Mac version, so it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the shortcuts for both platforms.

Is it possible to use shortcut keys while in Slide Show view?

Yes, you can use shortcut keys while in Slide Show view in PowerPoint. However, some shortcuts may not work while in slide show view, so it's a good idea to test out any shortcuts you plan to use beforehand.

Can I use shortcut keys to create or modify objects in my slides?

Yes, you can use shortcut keys to create and modify objects in your slides, such as adding a new slide or inserting a table. For example, you can use the Ctrl + M shortcut to insert a new slide or the Ctrl + T shortcut to insert a table.

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Top PowerPoint Shortcuts for efficient work

Today everyone is familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint, some more than others. As you read this you might be thinking that you are on the top tier when it comes to fully exploiting PowerPoint capabilities.

We don’t doubt you are proficient, but you might be surprised by the wide array of keyboard combinations that you can use to work more efficiently. Much like Excel shortcuts keys, these shortcuts allow users to work uniquely with their keyboard and therefore achieve tasks faster.

Now, the idea is not that you memorize each keyboard combo : that seems a bit difficult ! Each user has individual needs and when it comes to creating your sales collateral maybe some shortcuts will seem more useful to you than others. Even if you end up picking up just one or two shortcuts, it will make a difference.

Moreover, if keyboard shortcuts are not your thing, this article still has a trick for you : create your own custom toolbar for PowerPoint, to keep the features you use the most just a click away.

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PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts

General shortcuts.

Let’s get started with a few basic keyboard shortcuts that will help you opening, closing and navigating PowerPoint.

  • Ctrl+Tab : Switch between different open presentations
  • Ctrl+N : Create a new presentation
  • Ctrl+O : Open an existing presentation
  • Ctrl+Q : Save and close a presentation
  • Ctrl+S : Save a presentation
  • Ctrl+Y : Repeat last action
  • Ctrl+W : Close a presentation
  • Ctrl+Z : Undo an action
  • Ctrl+F : Search in a presentation or use Find and Replace
  • Ctrl+F1 : Show or hide the ribbon
  • Ctrl+F2 : Print Preview View
  • Alt+F2 : Open the Save As dialog box
  • Alt+F : Open the File tab menu
  • Alt+A : Go to the Animations tab
  • Alt+G : Open the Design tab
  • Alt+H : Go to the Home tab
  • Alt+K : Go to the Transitions tab
  • Alt+N : Open the Insert tab
  • Alt+Q : Go to the “Tell me what you want to do” box
  • Alt+R : Go to the Review tab
  • Alt+S : Go to the Slide Show tab
  • Alt+W : Go to View tab
  • Alt+X : Go to the Add-ins tab
  • Alt+Y : Go to the Help tab

Selection and navigation shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts can also be of great help when it comes to quickly navigating throughout your presentation. The following shortcuts will enable you to select multiple objects on your slides, or move the slides inside the presentation.

  • Ctrl+A : Select all text in a textbox, all slides in a presentation or all objects on a slide
  • Tab : Select and/or switch to the next object on a slide
  • Shift+Tab : Select or move to the previous object on a slide
  • Home : Go to the first slide, or from within a text box, go to the beginning of the line
  • End : Go to the last slide, or from within a text box, go to the end of the line
  • Page Down : Go to the next slide
  • Page Up : Go the previous slide
  • Ctrl+Down Arrow : Move a slide down in the presentation (click on a slide thumbnail first)
  • Ctrl+Up Arrow : Move a slide up in the presentation
  • Ctrl+Shift+Up Arrow : Move a slide to the beginning of the presentation (click on a slide thumbnail first)
  • Ctrl+Shift+Down Arrow : Move a slide to the end of the presentation

Format and edition shortcuts

Editing and formatting your presentation has never been easier ! These shortcuts will make you a quick editing pro for PowerPoint.

  • Ctrl+B : Add or remove bold to selected text
  • Ctrl+C : Copy selected text, selected object(s), or selected slide(s)
  • Ctrl+D : Duplicate the selected object or slide (for the latter, click on a slide thumbnail first)
  • Ctrl+E : Center a paragraph
  • Ctrl+I : Add or remove italics to selected text
  • Ctrl+J : Justify a paragraph
  • Ctrl+K : Insert a hyperlink
  • Ctrl+L : Left align a paragraph
  • Ctrl+M : Insert a new slide
  • Ctrl+R : Right align a paragraph
  • Ctrl+T : Open the Font dialog box when text or object is selected
  • Ctrl+U : Add or remove underline to selected text
  • Ctrl+V : Paste selected text, selected object(s), or selected slide(s)
  • Ctrl+X : Cut selected text, selected object(s), or selected slide(s)
  • Ctrl+Alt+V : Open the Paste Special dialog box
  • Delete : Remove selected text, selected object(s), or selected slide(s)
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How to build a custom PowerPoint toolbar ?

The quick access toolbar.

The Quick Access toolbar enables users to customize what should be displayed on PowerPoint’s toolbar. In other words, it can include your frequently used commands and make them available to you with a single click.

The process to build your QAT (Quick Access Toolbar) is actually very simple, and it can definitely help you build your sales collateral quicker.

Right-click on the command you want to add to your QAT Select “ Add to Quick Access Toolbar” If your QAT is hidden, you can make it visible by right clicking in the upper side of the window (above the ribbon) and select “Show Quick Access Toolbar”

Our top PowerPoint commands for Sales Collateral creation

You might be wondering which commands you should add to your QAT. Here are our 4 personal favorites, that make content creation and working with your sales collateral easier :

  • Align commands : These commands allow you to align to objects on the left, the right, the upper or the lower side.
  • Send object to front/back : These commands are very useful when working in layers and allow you to make more or less visible objects that are stacked on top of each other.
  • Group/Ungroup : The commands enable fast editing for multiple objects at the same time (for example when you want to stretch or shrink different shapes in the same proportion). Moreover grouping is also helpful when you wish to make one single object out of several layered shapes for example.
  • Distribute horizontally/vertically : These commands allow you to distribute objects at an equal distance from each other to create a neater appearance.
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  • Slide Library for PowerPoint
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  • Slide Library search
  • Search Library via shortcut keys
  • Slide Library update alerts
  • Rename or delete objects
  • Share Slide Library
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  • Align shapes
  • Align to first selected shape
  • Choose Align anchor point
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  • Set Horizontal Gaps
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  • Toggle line weight and style
  • Change margins toggle
  • Chevrons same angle
  • Paragraph Styles
  • Save Paragraph Styles
  • Apply Paragraph Styles
  • Use PowerPoint Indent Increase/ Decrease to apply bullet styles
  • Reset Paragraph Styles
  • Ticks and Crosses bullets
  • Paint Formatting
  • Advanced Format Painter
  • Position & Size Painter
  • Table Format Painter
  • Style Painter
  • Text Format Painter
  • Change Shape Painter
  • Chart Format Painter
  • Angles & Curves Painter
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  • Cycle Accent Colors
  • Format Text
  • Fit text to textboxes
  • Wrap Text Toggle
  • Merge Textboxes
  • Split Textboxes
  • Increase/ Decrease Font size
  • Change Text Case
  • Color Bold Text
  • Delete Text or Replace
  • Insert Superscript text
  • Format Tables
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  • Insert columns and rows
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  • Unlock objects
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  • Check Formatting
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  • Check Template
  • Check Slide Layout
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  • Check Punctuation & Spacing
  • Reduce File Size
  • Flip Slides
  • Set Proofing Language
  • Change set language for PowerPoint presentations
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  • Manage Slide Numbering
  • Slide Numbers with totals
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  • Change Starting Slide Number
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PowerPoint Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that perform a specific action or command. If you use PowerPoint frequently, learning keyboard shortcuts can help you save time and work more efficiently.

In this article, we introduce the most popular PowerPoint shortcuts and how to use them.

Here's a list of some of the most popular keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint:

PowerPoint Shortcuts to Create, Save and Open Presentations

  • Ctrl+N: Create a new PowerPoint presentation
  • Ctrl+M: Insert a new PowerPoint slide
  • Ctrl+O: Open an existing PowerPoint presentation
  • Ctrl+S: Save your PowerPoint presentation
  • Fn+F12: Save your PowerPoint presentation as

PowerPoint Shortcuts to Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo

  • Ctrl+Z: Undo your last action in PowerPoint
  • Ctrl+Y: Redo your last action in PowerPoint
  • Ctrl+C: Copy a selected object
  • Ctrl+X: Cut a selected object
  • Ctrl+V: Paste a copied or cut object
  • Ctrl+D: Duplicate a selected object

PowerPoint Shortcuts to Find, Replace, Select, Group, Ungroup

  • Ctrl+F: Find text in your PowerPoint presentation
  • Ctrl+H: Replace text in your PowerPoint presentation
  • Ctrl+A: Select all objects on a PowerPoint slide
  • Ctrl+G: Group selected objects in PowerPoint
  • Ctrl+Shift+G: Ungroup grouped objects in PowerPoint

PowerPoint Shortcuts to Format Text

  • Ctrl+E: Align text to center
  • Ctrl+L: Align text to left
  • Ctrl+R: Align text to right
  • Ctrl+B: Make text bold
  • Ctrl+I: Make text italic
  • Ctrl+U: Underline text
  • Ctrl+T: Open the font dialog box
  • Ctrl+Shift+>: Increase font size
  • Ctrl+Shift+<: Decrease font size

PowerPoint Shortcuts to Manage Display

  • Alt+F9: Show or hide gridlines and guides
  • Alt+F10: Show or hide the selection pane
  • Fn+F5: Start the PowerPoint slideshow from the beginning
  • Shift+F5: Start the PowerPoint slideshow from the current slide
  • Esc: End the PowerPoint slideshow

PowerPoint Shortcuts to navigate Animations

  • N or Spacebar: Go to the next slide or animation
  • P or Backspace: Go to the previous slide or animation

These are just some of the most popular keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint. If you're seeking to be a PowerPoint power user you can find a more comprehensive and printable list of PowerPoint shortcuts cheat sheet on our website.

Microsoft only assigns shortcut keys to only ~200 of the 800+ PowerPoint commands. The standard PowerPoint shortcuts are not readily customizable, but you can customize PowerPoint Shortcuts using PPT Productivity. PPT Productivity add-in for PowerPoint lets you override shortcut keys to any PowerPoint command, which means you can specify your preferred shortcuts.

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You just found a treasure trove of PowerPoint shortcuts that are going to save you a ton of time! Shortcuts are the secret to being wicked fast and efficient in PowerPoint. That is because they magically turn long and boring chores into quick and easy to accomplish tasks.

When I first started working in PowerPoint, like most people, I did not know any keyboard shortcuts. That is one of the main reasons too, why doing anything in PowerPoint took me forever. So, I cannot overemphasize the value of being able to quickly crank through client deliverables, pitch books, presentations, or wherever else you are building in PowerPoint like a pro, as opposed to slaving away all night at the office like a newbie, struggling to get basic things done in the program.

If you already know lots of PowerPoint shortcuts, then you are doing things right, and hopefully you learn a few new ones from our list. If you are brand new to PowerPoint, the list below is a fantastic way to start upscaling your skills, so you too can use PowerPoint like a pro.

To generate the below list of PowerPoint shortcuts, we surveyed our 30,000+ PowerPoint community of professionals from a wide variety of fields and industries, asking them what their favorite keyboard shortcuts are that save them the most time on a daily basis.

NOTE: If your PowerPoint shortcuts are not working, or you hear a pinging noise when you hit one of the combinations of keys, see our shortcuts troubleshooting guide here .

[Watch] The Top 25 PowerPoint Shortcuts in Action

To see examples of all these PPT shortcuts (and some hidden tricks for using them), watch the video above.  Below I’ve broken out these shortcuts with a brief description of each for your convenience.

1. Slide Master Jump Shortcut

Hit the Shift key plus click the Normal icon to jump to the slide master view

This is my favorite way to jump to the Slide Master View in PowerPoint (and hardly anyone knows about it).

To use it, simply hold the  Shift   key on your keyboard, then click on the Normal  icon at the bottom of your PowerPoint workspace.

The first time you use the Shift + Normal icon , you jump to the child slide layout of your slide on the Slide Master. If you immediately use it a second time, you will jump to the Parent Slide on your Slide Master.

To expand your knowledge about the Slide Master view in PowerPoint and how to use it to build a PowerPoint template, read our guide here .

2. Align and Copy shortcut

Holding the control and shift keys, click and drag your object into a new location to create a perfectly aligned copy of your object

This shortcut is one of the top shortcuts from our survey because it allows you to select an object (or group of objects) and in just a couple of heartbeats, create a perfectly aligned copy of object(s) on your slide.

NOTE: Charts can be difficult to align and copy using the Ctrl + Shift + Drag shortcut. If you are having trouble getting this to work, try first clicking and dragging your chart to a new location on your slide, then hold down the Shift and Control keys to pull off the maneuver.

3. Duplicate Shortcut

To duplicate an object in PowerPoint, select the object and hit control plus D on your keyboard

The duplicate command is twice as fast as the normal Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste shortcuts as it’s half the number of keys.

On top of that, it also has a hidden jump feature whereas each new duplicated object will jump the same distance and same direction as your last manual placement.

To expand your knowledge and learn more about the duplicate shortcut in PowerPoint, read our guide here .

4. The Eyedropper Shortcut

Select the eyedropper command and then click and drag with your mouse to eyedrop any color off of anything you have open on your computer screen

In PowerPoint 2016 and later (the latest version is Office 365 ), Microsoft added an Eyedropper command that has a hidden shortcut allowing you to eyedrop any color on your computer screen. This works even outside of your PowerPoint window.

To use this hidden eyedropper shortcut to change a shape fill (for example), simply:

  • Select your object
  • Navigate to the  Drawing Tools Format  tab
  • Open the  Shape Fill  drop down
  • Select the  Eyedropper  command
  • Click and drag  with your mouse on your screen (anywhere) to pick up the color

What’s cool about this shortcut is you can get any color from anywhere.

For example, you would want to get the color from another website, all you need to do is to get the Eyedropper, then click down with your mouse and drag it to the website. When you’ve found your desired color, simply let go of the mouse and the shape will be filled with the color you chose.

5. The Group Shortcut

Select multiple objects and hit control plus G to group the objects together

Selecting a set of objects on your slide and hitting Ctrl + G will group those objects together so that you can move them around as a single object on your slide (unless you have a table selected).

This makes organizing your slides significantly easier. learn all of the ins and outs of the grouping shortcuts,  see our ultimate guide here .

6. The Ungroup Shortcut

To ungroup a set of objects in PowerPoint, select the group and hit control plush shift plus G on your keyboard

To ungroup a set of objects that have already been grouped (so you can format and edit the individual pieces), simply select the group of objects and hit  Ctrl + Shift +G  on your keyboard.

You can see these shortcuts in action below, plus some uncommon things you might not have ever realized that you can ungroup like icons.

7. New Slide Shortcut

Hit control plus M to insert a new slide into your presentation

As you build your presentation, you will be constantly adding new slides. Using the Ctrl+M shortcut will save you some time as you don’t need to constantly go to the Home tab in between typing the content of your slides.

When you add a new slide, PowerPoint automatically inserts a new slide based on the layout of the slide you are currently on. The only exception is if you are on a title slide.

When you are in the title slide and you click  Ctrl+M , instead of generating another title slide, it will give you the next type of slide in your template (usually a content slide).

Another thing that’s cool about this shortcut is that every time you use it, your cursor jumps to the title placeholder of the new slide, so you can immediately type text in.

To expand your knowledge and learn all about how to save time using the New Slide shortcut (Ctrl+M), read our guide here .

8. Start Slideshow From Beginning

To start your slide show from the beginning of your presentation, hit F5 on your keyboard

To start your presentation (regardless of which slide you are on within your presentation), simply hit  F5  on your keyboard. Hitting F5 will start your presentation from the beginning of your slide deck.

No more hunting around in your PowerPoint Ribbon to kick off your slide show.

To expand your knowledge and learn some of the most effective ways to start a presentation, read our guide here .

9. Start Slideshow From Current Slide

Hit shift plus F5 to start your slideshow from the slide you are currently on

Instead of starting your presentation from the first slide in your presentation, you can also start it from the current slide you are on by hitting  Shift + F5 .

This allows you to quickly jump back and forth between the presentation mode of a slide (so you can spot-check it for errors) and the normal editing view of your slide by hitting the Esc key.

To see all of the different ways you can start a slideshow in PowerPoint (including the presenter view and slide show settings dialog box),  see our guide here .

10. Pick Up Style - Copy Formatting

Select an object and hit control plus shift plus C to copy it's formatting

Select an object in PowerPoint and hit Ctrl + Shift + C on your keyboard to copy the object’s formatting.

This shortcut copies your object’s Font Style, Font Size, Shape Fill, Shape Outline color etc., allowing you to apply it to other objects in your presentation. The one thing to be aware of is, PowerPoint and Word can only copy and hold one style of text formatting at a time. You cannot copy two or more styles of text using this shortcut.

11. Apply Style - Paste Formatting

Select an object and hit control plus shift plus V to paste your copied formatting onto your object

After copying an object’s formatting, you can apply it to other objects by hitting Ctrl + Shift + V . Simply select another similar object and hit Ctrl  + Shift + V to apply all the object formatting you have copied.

The copy and paste formatting shortcuts work the same way in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint (wink wink).

NOTE:  This shortcut only works AFTER you have copied an object’s formatting. If you forget to first copy an object’s formatting, you will immediately know because PowerPoint will apply something bizarre. If that happens to you, just hit Ctrl + Z to undo, then go back and start over.

To learn more about copying and pasting formatting (including inside Microsoft Excel),  read our guide here .

12. Selection Pane Shortcut

Hit Alt plus F10 on your keyboard to open the selection pane in PowerPoint

Hitting the keys  Alt + F10  once will open the Selection Pane. Hitting them again will close it.

The Selection Pane is a great tool for seeing all the objects and groups of objects you have on your slide, allowing you to edit them, change their layering, and even hide them.

The Selection Pane also allows you to more easily select objects that may be hidden on your slide beneath another layer.

13. Bring Object Forward

Hit control plus shift plus ] to bring an object forward one layer on your slide

All of the objects on in your PowerPoint slides exist on a layer, based on when the object was added to your slide.

Hitting  Ctrl + Shift + ]  will bring a selected object (or group of objects) up one layer at a time on your PowerPoint slide

14. Send Object Back

To send an object backwards in PowerPoint, hit control plush shift plus [ on your keyboard

Hitting  Ctrl + Shift + [  will walk a selected object down one layer at a time on your PowerPoint slide.

Very few people know these shortcuts exist, and it’s a shame because allow you to manage the layering of objects on your slide.

This means that you can adjust what objects are above / beneath each other.

15. Animation Painter Shortcut

Select an object and hit Alt plus Shift plus C to copy all of its PowerPoint animations

Select an object with PowerPoint animations and hit Ctrl + Alt + C t o copy the sequence of animations. This copies all the animations applied to a specific object, allowing you then to paste them onto another object.

If you use lots of PowerPoint animations in your presentations, this shortcut will save you a ton of time in the future. That’s because animations can take forever to properly set up.

NOTE: This shortcut only works if the object you select has animations applied to it (obviously). In other words, using this shortcut on an object that does not have any animations on it, will not do anything.

16. Straight Line Shortcut

To force draw a straight line in PowerPoint, hold the shift key down as you draw the line

One thing you want to avoid inserting into your slides is crooked lines. But how do you make sure all your lines are straight?

Simply hold the Shift key while you draw your line, and it ensures your line is perfectly straight. You can use this shortcut to draw perfectly straight horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines.

NOTE:  This also works for drawing other shapes. For example, if you want to draw in a perfect square, just hold the shift key as you draw in a rectangle. The same goes for a perfect circle.

17. Increase Font Size

Select your text and hit control plus shift plus > to increase its font size

The next time you need to increase the size of your text, simply select your text and hit Ctrl + Shift + >  on your keyboard to increase it.

Each time you hit this shortcut, your Font Size will increase by one standard size. This saves you from having to constantly go back and forth to the Home tab to find the right font size. 

This shortcut works in Microsoft Excel too!

18. Decrease Font Size

To decrease the font size in PowerPoint, select your text and hit control plus shift plus < on your keyboard

One thing you will constantly do as you build your slides in PowerPoint is change your font sizes

These shortcut keys are better than using the font size drop own because you can increase or decrease the font size whatever mode or tab you are in. For example, if you are in the Slide Show tab, you can make the font size bigger or smaller without having to go to the Home tab.

What’s great about this shortcut is that it also works in Microsoft Word and other Office programs.

19. Format Chart Element

Select an element of your chart in PowerPoint and hit control plus 1 to open its formatting options

Charts are the most complicated object class in PowerPoint because they have the most individual pieces that you can format.

A fast way to format the individual elements of your chart is to either double-click them with your mouse or hit Ctrl + 1 on your keyboard.

Hitting Ctrl + 1 opens the formatting options for whatever you have selected in your PowerPoint chart. This also works in Microsoft Excel too (so it is a double-dipping shortcut).

20. Notes Pane Shortcut

Hit control plus shift plus H to open or close your notes pane in PowerPoint

Hitting Ctrl + Shift + H will open or close your notes pane.

This is a fast and easy way to review (or edit) your notes while building your presentation. On top of that, the Notes Pane will open to your last manual adjustment. This makes it easy to review your speaker notes in full screen.

21. Create Section

To create a section in PowerPoint, hit control plus < on your keyboard

Adding sections to your presentation is an easy way to organize and review your PowerPoint slides.

To create a section, simply select a slide in the Thumbnail View and hit Ctrl + < . Name your sections and you can then print the individual sections of your presentation too.

22. Move Slides (Up and Down)

Select a slide in the Thumbnail View and hit Control plus the up or down arrow key to move the slide around in your presentation.

Another common thing you will do as you build your slides is to move your slides around within your presentation.

To do this quickly, simply select a slide in the Thumbnail View and hit the Ctrl plus up or down arrow key to move it around in your deck.

23. Insert Symbol

Hit control plus the equal sign on your keyboard to insert a symbol in PowerPoint

The fastest way to insert PowerPoint symbols is the Alt + = shortcut. This inserts an Equation, allowing you to select from the different mathematical symbols.

On top of that, if you then select a symbol in an Equation and hit the shortcut again, you will convert it into normal text. In this way, you can quickly use the Equation options to find your symbol, and then convert the equation symbols back to normal text.

24. Date and Footer Shortcut

Hit Alt plus Shift plus D on your keyboard to open the header footer dialog box

This is actually a double-dipper keyboard shortcut.

That’s because you can use it to launch both the  Header and Footer  dialog box and the  Date and Time  dialog box depending on how you use it.

The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have not clicked into any of the object’s on your slide. You can hit the Esc key a few times to make sure you have not clicked into anything before you use this shortcut.

Then hit Alt + Shift + D on your keyboard and the Header and Footer dialogue box will open. This is where you can add headers, footers, slide numbers and the date and time on your slides.

NOTE:  Ticking the slide number checkbox does not mean the slide number will automatically show up in your presentation. To get your slide numbers to appear correctly,  see our guide here .

Another way to use this shortcut is to add a date on the title slide of your presentation for today’s date.

To do that, simply hit the shortcut to open the date and time dialogue box. Then choose the date format you want and click OK. This will add today’s date (based on your computer’s settings) to your slide as a text box.

You can also select Update Automatically from the dialogue box so that your date updates automatically whenever you open your presentation.

25. Align Objects Shortcut

After setting the align objects command on your QAT, you can hit the Alt key, then the 1 key and select an alignment direction.

This single most important PowerPoint shortcut for any serious user.

The trick is, to make it work, you first have to set it up properly (turning all of the alignment tool commands into easy to use shortcuts).

For help setting this shortcut up, see the shortcut in the video at the top of this page.

To set this up, go to the  Home  tab, navigate to the Arrange dropdown, and then right-click the Alignment tool at the group level. Notice that the Alignment Tool is added to the Quick Access Toolbar.

The next step is to click on the downward-facing arrow in the QAT and choose More Commands. In the dialogue box, find the Align Objects tool and click it all the way to the top and then select OK.

Once it’s properly set up, all you have to do is select an object and hit Alt, 1 on your keyboard, and you’ll get all the possible alignment options.

Then you can hit on the next available letter to choose the alignment you want.

So for example, if you want to align two objects to their tops, simply select both objects and hit Alt, 1, T for Align to Top. And that’s it!

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Use keyboard shortcuts to deliver PowerPoint presentations

Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen and are an essential alternative to using a mouse.

For a separate list of shortcuts to use while creating your presentation, go to  Use keyboard shortcuts to create PowerPoint presentations .

The shortcuts in this topic refer to the US keyboard layout. Keys for other layouts might not correspond exactly to the keys on a US keyboard.

A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.

A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order.

This article describes the keyboard shortcuts and some other common shortcut keys that apply while you're delivering your presentation with PowerPoint for Windows.

To quickly find a shortcut in this article, you can use Search. Press Ctrl+F, and then type your search words.

If an action that you use often does not have a shortcut key, you can record a macro. For step-by-step instructions to record a macro, refer to the section “Record a macro” in Automate tasks with the Macro Recorder to create one.

During the presentation, to open a list of shortcuts, press F1. Use the arrow keys to move between the tabs in the Slide Show Help dialog box.

Get the PowerPoint 2016 keyboard shortcuts in a Word document at this link: PowerPoint 2016 for Windows keyboard shortcuts .

In this topic

Frequently used shortcuts, control the slide show, control media in the slide show, pointer and annotations in the slide show, rehearse the presentation, maneuver in presenter view.

This table lists the most frequently used shortcuts in PowerPoint for Windows.

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You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you’re delivering your presentation in Slide Show (full-screen) mode, with or without  Presenter View .

Control media in the slide show 

These keyboard shortcuts work with video files imported from your computer or other device. They don't work with online video files.

Use the following keyboard shortcuts to control the pointer and to use it to create annotations during your presentation.

You can use these keyboard shortcuts when you are rehearsing your presentation.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you’re delivering your presentation using Presenter View  in PowerPoint 2013 and newer.  Presenter View lets you look at your presentation with your speaker notes on one screen (your laptop, for example), while the audience views the notes-free presentation on a different screen.

When you are connected to a second display, Presenter View is shown automatically when you start the slide show. To start a presentation in Presenter View even if you have only a single display, press Alt+F5.

Tip:  If Presenter View does not start automatically with two displays, go the Slide Show tab, select the Use Presenter View checkbox, and select the preferred monitor.

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This article describes the keyboard shortcuts and some other common shortcut keys that apply while you're delivering your presentation with PowerPoint for macOS.

The settings in some versions of the Mac operating system (OS) and some utility applications might conflict with keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft 365 for Mac. For information about changing the key assignment for a keyboard shortcut, refer to Mac Help for your version of macOS or your utility application.

If you don't find a keyboard shortcut here that meets your needs, you can create a custom keyboard shortcut. For instructions, go to Create a custom keyboard shortcut for Office for Mac .

Many of the shortcuts that use the Ctrl key on a Windows keyboard also work with the Control key in PowerPoint for macOS. However, not all do.

To quickly find a shortcut in this article, you can use the Search. Press Command+F, and then type your search words.

During the presentation, to open a list of shortcuts, press forward slash (/).

Pointer and annotations in the slide show

Navigate the presenter view on macos 10.15 (catalina) and later.

This table lists the most frequently used shortcuts in PowerPoint for macOS.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you’re delivering your presentation in Slide Show (full-screen) mode, with or without the Presenter View .

Use the following keyboard shortcuts to control media during a presentation.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you’re delivering your presentation using the Presenter View on macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and later, and when the keyboard control navigation is turned on. For instructions, refer to Turn on the keyboard control navigation .

Use the shortcuts in the table below to move in the Presenter View in PowerPoint for macOS.

Skip ahead in your presentation

You can use your keyboard to skip ahead several slides without the audience seeing the slides as you transition to the new slide.

Press the Tab key until you reach the Slide Navigator control (filmstrip).

Press and hold down the Option key and press the Left or Right arrow key repeatedly until you find the slide you want to skip to.

Release the Option key to move to the slide you want to skip to.

Turn on the keyboard control navigation

To use your keyboard to move between and activate controls on your Mac, turn on the keyboard control navigation.

If you're not using VoiceOver, on your computer, select System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts , and select the Use keyboard navigation to move focus between controls checkbox.

If you're using VoiceOver, the control navigation should be on by default. To check the setting, do the following:

On your computer, press Control+Option+M to access the Apple menu bar item. To open the Apple menu, press Control+Option+Spacebar.

Press Control+Option+Down arrow key until you hear "System preferences ellipses," and then press Control+Option+Spacebar.

The System Preferences window opens. The focus is in the Search text box.

Type Keyboard , and then press Return. The Keyboard dialog box opens.

Press Control+Option+Right arrow key until you hear "Shortcuts tab," and then press Control+Option+Spacebar.

Press Control+Option+Right arrow key until you hear: "Use keyboard navigation to move focus between controls." VoiceOver also announces if the option is selected or unselected. To toggle the option on or off, press Control+Option+Spacebar.

To close the Keyboard dialog box, press Command+W.

This article describes the keyboard shortcuts that apply while you're delivering your presentation with PowerPoint for the web.

If you use Narrator with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you have to turn off scan mode in order to edit documents, spreadsheets, or presentations with Microsoft 365 for the web. For more information, refer to Turn off virtual or browse mode in screen readers in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update .

When you use PowerPoint for the web, we recommend that you use Microsoft Edge as your web browser. Because PowerPoint for the web runs in your web browser, the keyboard shortcuts are different from those in the desktop program. For example, you’ll use Ctrl+F6 instead of F6 for jumping in and out of the commands. Also, common shortcuts like F1 (Help) and Ctrl+O (Open) apply to the web browser – not PowerPoint for the web.

This table lists the keyboard shortcuts you can use to control the slide show.

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You might need to select one or more slides in PowerPoint to move them using drag or drop or to copy or delete slides. You can also select all slides simultaneously to duplicate, reset, or format the background to quickly edit PowerPoint templates .

How to Select All Slides at Once in PowerPoint

While you can select multiple slides in PowerPoint by either using the Shift key or, the CTRL key (Windows), or the Command key (Mac), all slides can be selected using the Ribbon menu or a simple hotkey.

How to select all slides in PowerPoint

Select All Slides in Normal View

To select all slides in normal view, click a slide thumbnail from the right sidebar and choose CTRL+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac). To do this via the Ribbon menu, select a slide from the right sidebar and go to Home -> Editing -> Select -> Select All .

Since CTRL+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) is also used to select all slide elements and to select slides (and not slide objects), make sure a specific slide thumbnail is selected instead of an object on a slide.  

Selecting multiple slides via the Editing button

Once all slides are selected, you can see an outline color representing the selected slides. You can right-click to manage the chosen slides, such as reset slides, format background, duplicate slides, etc.

Options for multiply selected slides in PowerPoint

Select All Slides in Slide Sorter View

In Slide Sorter view, you can select a slide from the thumbnail preview and select all slides using the CTRL+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) hotkey. Similar to the Normal view, you can also select all slides via Home -> Editing -> Select -> Select All.

You can also use hotkeys to make changes once all slides are selected. For example, the CTRL+D (Windows) or Command+D (Mac) hotkey will duplicate selected slides. If all slides are selected, a copy of all slides will be created.

Selecting slides in the Sorter View

You can now use the right-click menu to change all the selected slides to format and manage them or use a hotkey to make changes.

Options for selected slides in the Sorter View

Final Words

Selecting all slides simultaneously can help format and manage slides quickly. By using the respective hotkey or Ribbon menu option, you can select all slides simultaneously to make the necessary changes instead of editing and formatting each slide individually.

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    To draw on the screen (annotations), press [Ctrl] + P to enable the Pen mode. Use your mouse to draw directly on the slide. To change the pen color or to enable other tools (Laser Pointer, Highlighter) to emphasize your slide content, right-click on a slide and left-click on Pointer Options. From this menu, you can change the ink color.

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    In Slide Show mode, press Ctrl + P to display the pen or Ctrl + I to display the highlighter. Drag over the slide to draw (ink annotation). Press ESC to turn them off. Press Ctrl + E to display the eraser and you can drag over the ink annotation to erase it. You can also press E to erase all.

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    Navigate to the Slide Show tab. Hold down the Alt key on your keyboard. Click From Beginning. Holding down the Alt key and clicking From Beginning, the Presenter View will launch from the very first (non-hidden) slide in your presentation.

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    If this happens to you often, these are the PowerPoint shortcuts you need for a quick text alignment before starting your slide show: Use "Ctrl + J" to justify your text. Press "Ctrl+E" to center the text. Use "Ctrl+L" for left alignment. Press "Ctrl+R" to right-align your text.

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    Hitting Ctrl + F1 once collapses your Ribbon commands into the top of your screen, giving you more uncluttered workspace in PowerPoint. Hitting CTRL + F1 a second time un-collapses your Ribbon commands. This is Microsoft Office shortcut, so it works in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. 80.

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    The duplicate slide keyboard shortcut (CTRL + SHIFT + D) works REGARDLESS of what you are doing and what you have selected. For example, you can be in the middle of typing text or tweaking a chart and simply hit CTRL + SHIFT + D to create a new, duplicate slide.

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    Alternatively, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts while viewing your slideshow: Spacebar or Right Arrow Button: Go to the next slide in the presentation.; Left Arrow Button: Go to the previous slide in the presentation. Esc: End the show. W:Hide your current slide and display a white screen. Press the same key again to bring back the slide's content.

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    These shortcuts will make you a quick editing pro for PowerPoint. Ctrl+B: Add or remove bold to selected text. Ctrl+C: Copy selected text, selected object (s), or selected slide (s) Ctrl+D: Duplicate the selected object or slide (for the latter, click on a slide thumbnail first) Ctrl+E: Center a paragraph.

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    Bring Object Forward. All of the objects on in your PowerPoint slides exist on a layer, based on when the object was added to your slide. Hitting Ctrl + Shift + ] will bring a selected object (or group of objects) up one layer at a time on your PowerPoint slide. 14. Send Object Back.

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    You can use the following keyboard shortcuts while you're delivering your presentation in Slide Show (full-screen) mode, with or without Presenter View. Top of Page Control media in the slide show These keyboard shortcuts work with video files imported from your computer or other device. They don't work with online video files.

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    In Slide Sorter view, you can select a slide from the thumbnail preview and select all slides using the CTRL+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) hotkey. Similar to the Normal view, you can also select all slides via Home -> Editing -> Select -> Select All. You can also use hotkeys to make changes once all slides are selected.