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Use keyboard shortcuts to create 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 delivering your presentation, go to Use keyboard shortcuts to deliver 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 you can use in PowerPoint for Windows when creating or editing presentations.

To quickly find a shortcut in this article, you can use the 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 add it to the Quick Access Toolbar to create one. For instructions, refer to  Use a keyboard to customize the Quick Access Toolbar .

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

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Frequently used shortcuts, work with presentations and slides, work with objects and text, copy objects and text, work in objects and text, select text, delete text, move around in text, find and replace text, format text, work with tables, move a slide.

Work with views and panes

Work with the Selection pane

Work with the task pane, ribbon keyboard shortcuts, open the ribbon tabs, work in the ribbon with the keyboard, other useful ribbon keyboard shortcuts, custom keyboard shortcuts.

The following table itemizes the most frequently used shortcuts in PowerPoint.

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Tip:  To select multiple objects with the keyboard, use the Selection Pane . For more information refer to  Manage objects with the Selection Pane .

Before using these keyboard shortcuts, select the text you want to format.

Create a bulleted list using different styles

Do one of the following:

To create a list that uses filled round bullets, press the Asterisk sign (*).

To create a list that uses hyphens, press the Minus sign (-).

To create a list that uses arrow bullets, press the Right angle bracket (>).

To create a list that uses diamonds, press Left angle bracket (<) + Right angle bracket (>).

To create a list that uses arrows, press two minus signs (-) + Right angle bracket (>).

To create a list that uses double arrows, press the Equal sign ( = ) + Right angle bracket (>).

Press Spacebar.

Type the list item, and then press Enter.

The ribbon groups related options on tabs. For example, on the Home tab, the Paragraph group includes the Bullets option. Press the Alt key to display the ribbon shortcuts, called Key Tips, as letters in small images next to the tabs and options.

Excel ribbon key tips.

You can combine the Key Tips letters with the Alt key to make shortcuts called Access Keys for the ribbon options. For example, press Alt+H to open the Home tab, and Alt+Q to move to the Tell me or Search field. Press Alt again to see KeyTips for the options on the selected tab.

In Office 2010, most of the old Alt key menu shortcuts still work, too. However, you need to know the full shortcut. For example, press Alt, and then press one of the old menu keys E (Edit), V (View), I (Insert), and so on. A notification pops up saying you're using an access key from an earlier version of Microsoft 365. If you know the entire key sequence, go ahead and use it. If you don't know the sequence, press Esc and use Key Tips instead.

To go directly to a tab on the ribbon, press one of the following access keys. Additional tabs might appear depending on your selection in the presentation.

Note:  Add-ins and other programs might add new tabs to the ribbon and might provide access keys for those tabs.

To assign custom keyboard shortcuts to menu items, recorded macros, and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code in PowerPoint, you must use a third-party add-in, such as Shortcut Manager for PowerPoint, which is available from OfficeOne .

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Use the keyboard to work with the ribbon

This article describes the keyboard shortcuts you can use in PowerPoint for macOS when creating or editing presentations.

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

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 on Mac. 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.

Work with tables

Other useful shortcut keys.

The following table itemizes the most frequently used shortcuts in PowerPoint for Mac.

Format text

Type the list item, and then press Return.

Work with views and panes

Screen reader support for PowerPoint

This article describes the keyboard shortcuts in PowerPoint for iOS when creating or editing presentations.

If you're familiar with keyboard shortcuts on your macOS computer, the same key combinations work with PowerPoint for iOS using an external keyboard, too.

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

Frequently used shortcuts on iPad

Navigate in PowerPoint for iPad

Move the insertion point within placeholders and notes on iPad

Select content on ipad, edit and format presentations on iphone, navigate and select within a text box on iphone.

This table shows the most frequently used shortcuts for PowerPoint for iPad.

Navigate in PowerPoint for iPad

PowerPoint for iPad is a mobile application, so the keyboard shortcuts and navigation might be different from those in desktop versions of PowerPoint.

To move through the options, press Shift+Right arrow key until the focus is on the ribbon, and then press the Right or Left arrow key. To select an option, press ⌘+Option+Spacebar.

To move the focus to different areas in PowerPoint for iPad (from the ribbon to the thumbnail pane, for example), place the focus on a button, and then press Shift+Right arrow key to move forward or Shift+Left arrow key to move backward.

This article describes the keyboard shortcuts in PowerPoint for Android when creating or editing presentations.

Note:  To quickly find a shortcut, you can use the Search. Press Ctrl+F and then type your search words.

Edit and format the presentation

This article describes the keyboard shortcuts you can use in PowerPoint for the web on Windows when creating or editing presentations.

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 .

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

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.

Work with objects and text

Work with comments

Navigate with only the keyboard, navigate the ribbon and panes.

The following table provides the shortcuts that you'll likely use often in PowerPoint for the web.

Tip:  To quickly create a new presentation in PowerPoint for the web, open your browser, type PowerPoint.new or ppt.new in the address bar, and then press Enter.

Except for the shortcut for adding a new comment, the keyboard shortcuts listed below work only when the Comments pane is open and in focus.

To move the focus to different parts and areas of PowerPoint for the web (from the ribbon to the thumbnail pane, for example) and in and out of the content of a slide, press Ctrl+F6 (forward) or press Ctrl+Shift+F6 (backward). To navigate options and controls in PowerPoint for the web, press the Tab key to move forward, press Shift+Tab to move backward, and press Enter to select.

Tip:  To quickly perform an action while in the Editing mode, press Alt+Q. The focus moves to the Search or  Tell Me search field. Then type the action or option you want. Press the Up arrow key or Down arrow key until you find the option, and then press Enter to select it.

The ribbon is the strip at the top of the PowerPoint for the web window. The ribbon is organized by tabs. Each tab displays a different set of tools and functions, made up of groups, and each group includes one or more options. To move the focus to the ribbon, press Alt+Period (.) or Alt+Windows logo key. You can also press Ctrl+F6 repeatedly until the ribbon has the focus.

Other shortcuts for using the ribbon include the following:

To move between tabs, use the Right and Left arrow keys.

To access the ribbon for the currently selected tab, press the Tab key once.

To move between options on the ribbon, use the Right and Left arrow keys.

Options are activated in different ways, depending on the type of the option:

If the selected option is a button or split button, press Spacebar or Enter to activate it.

If the selected option is a list (such as the Font list), to open the list, press Alt+Down arrow key. Then, to move between items, press the Up or Down arrow key. When the focus is on the item you want, press Enter to select it.

If the selected option is a gallery, press the Tab key to go to the More option for the gallery and then, to open the gallery, press Enter. Press the Tab key to move through the items, and then press Enter to select one.

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All the best microsoft powerpoint keyboard shortcuts.

Even if you’re familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint, you might be surprised by the number and variety of keyboard shortcuts you can use to speed up your work and generally make things more convenient.

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Now, does anyone expect you to memorize all these keyboard combos? Of course not! Everyone’s needs are different, so some will be more useful to you than others. And even if you pick up a few new tricks, it’s worth it. We’ve also tried to keep the list clean and simple, so go ahead and print it that helps!

Also, even though our list of shortcuts here is pretty long, it’s by no means a complete list of every keyboard combo available in PowerPoint. We’ve tried to keep it to the more generally useful shortcuts. And, you’ll be happy to know that almost all of these shortcuts have been around for a long time, so they should be helpful no matter what version of PowerPoint you’re using.

Note: We present keyboard combos using the following convention. A plus means you should press those keys together. A comma means you should press keys in sequence. So, for example, "Ctrl+N" means to hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the N key and then release both keys. On the other hand, "Alt+N,P" means you should hold the Alt key down, press the N key, release the N key, press the P key, and then release all keys.

First, let's review some general keyboard shortcuts for opening, closing, and switching between presentations, as well as navigating the Ribbon.

  • Ctrl+N: Create a new presentation
  • Ctrl+O: Open an existing presentation
  • Ctrl+S: Save a presentation
  • F12 or Alt+F2: Open the Save As dialog box
  • Ctrl+W or Ctrl+F4: Close a presentation
  • Ctrl+Q: Save and close a presentation
  • Ctrl+Z: Undo an action
  • Ctrl+Y: Redo an action
  • Ctrl+F2: Print Preview View
  • F1: Open the Help pane
  • Alt+Q: Go to the “Tell me what you want to do” box
  • F7: Check spelling
  • Alt or F10: Turn key tips on or off
  • Ctrl+F1: Show or hide the ribbon
  • Ctrl+F: Search in a presentation or use Find and Replace
  • Alt+F: Open the File tab menu
  • Alt+H: Go to the Home tab
  • Alt+N: Open the Insert tab
  • Alt+G: Open the Design tab
  • Alt+K: Go to the Transitions tab
  • Alt+A: Go to the Animations tab
  • Alt+S: Go to the Slide Show tab
  • Alt+R: Go to the Review tab
  • Alt+W: Go to View tab
  • Alt+X: Go to the Add-ins tab
  • Alt+Y: Go to the Help tab
  • Ctrl+Tab: Switch between open presentations

You can use keyboard shortcuts to navigate throughout your presentation easily. Try these shortcuts for quick and easy ways to select text within text boxes, objects on your slides, or slides in your presentation.

  • Ctrl+A: Select all text in a text box, all objects on a slide, or all slides in a presentation (for the latter, click on a slide thumbnail first)
  • Tab: Select or move 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
  • PgDn: Go to the next slide
  • PgUp: Go the previous slide
  • Ctrl+Up/Down Arrow: Move a slide up or down in your presentation (click on a slide thumbnail first)
  • Ctrl+Shift+Up/Down Arrow: Move a slide to the beginning or end of your presentation (click on a slide thumbnail first)

The following keyboard shortcuts will save you time so you can edit and format in a snap!

  • Ctrl+X: Cut selected text, selected object(s), or selected slide(s)
  • Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert: Copy selected text, selected object(s), or selected slide(s)
  • Ctrl+V or Shift+Insert: Paste 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)
  • Ctrl+B: Add or remove bold to selected text
  • Ctrl+I: Add or remove italics to selected text
  • Ctrl+U: Add or remove underline to selected text
  • Ctrl+E: Center a paragraph
  • Ctrl+J: Justify a paragraph
  • Ctrl+L: Left align a paragraph
  • Ctrl+R: Right align a paragraph
  • Ctrl+T: Open the Font dialog box when text or object is selected
  • Alt+W,Q: Open the Zoom dialog box to change the zoom for the slide
  • Alt+N,P: Insert a picture
  • Alt+H,S,H: Insert a shape
  • Alt+H,L: Select a slide layout
  • Ctrl+K: Insert a hyperlink
  • Ctrl+M: Insert a new slide
  • Ctrl+D: Duplicate the selected object or slide (for the latter, click on a slide thumbnail first)

When you're ready to start a presentation, the following keyboard combos should come in handy.

  • F5: Start the presentation from the beginning
  • Shift+F5: Start the presentation from the current slide (this one is great when you want to test out how the slide your currently working on will look in your presentation)
  • Ctrl+P: Annotate with the Pen tool during a slideshow
  • N or Page Down: Advance to the next slide during a slideshow
  • P or Page Up:  Return to the previous slide during a slide show
  • B: Change the screen to black during a slideshow; press B again to return to the slideshow
  • Esc: End the slideshow

The more you use keyboard shortcuts, the easier they are to remember. And no one expects you to memorize all of them. Hopefully, you've found a few new ones you can use to make your life in Excel a little better.

Need more help with keyboard shortcuts? You can access Help anytime by pressing F1. This opens a Help pane and allows you to search for help on any topic. Search for "keyboard shortcuts" to learn more.

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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 Keyboard Shortcuts to Play and Control Video During a Slide Show

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Use These PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts to Play, Pause and Control Videos During a Presentation

by Avantix Learning Team | Updated September 14, 2023

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

You can use these useful PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts when you are running a slide show to play, pause, restart and control videos during a slide show.

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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.

Play a video during a slide show

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

Pause or stop a video during a slide show

To stop video playback, press Alt + Q.

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

Jump to a bookmark in a video during a slide show

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

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

Seek forward or backward

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

Control the volume of a video during a slide show

To increase the volume, press Alt + up arrow.

To decrease the volume, press Alt + down arrow.

To mute the sound, press Alt + U.

Show or hide the audio and subtitles menu

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

You can show or hide the audio and subtitles menu for videos that have multiple audio tracks and/or subtitle tracks in supported formats.

Be sure to practice these shortcuts before running the presentation for a seamless show.

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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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There's a reason that PowerPoint is a household name: it's the best software for creating presentations for work and home.

If you find yourself creating lots of presentations, you might be wondering if there's something you can do to speed up the process. The answer is yes, you just need to make use of all the handy shortcuts that PowerPoint offers.

We've put together a list of all the best PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts so that you can navigate, create, and present your presentations with ease.

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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!

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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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Below is a listing of the more commonly used shortcut keys in Microsoft PowerPoint . See the computer shortcuts page if you are looking for a list of shortcut keys used in other programs. Please be aware that some shortcuts may not work in all versions of Microsoft PowerPoint.

If the device you are using does not have function keys (F1-F12) on its keyboard, like a Chromebook , certain shortcuts will be unavailable to you.

Some Microsoft PowerPoint shortcut keys listed below may not work in PowerPoint 365.

You can also utilize the mouse to perform some common actions. The following section contains examples of mouse shortcuts.

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Microsoft Office PowerPoint is still commonly used for creating graphic presentations in corporate and education all over the world. Millions of people use it on a daily basis. Although it’s fairly software, creating a presentation takes time. So why not speed up the process and use Powerpoint keyboard shortcuts to improve your workflow?

The list of shortcuts presented here is only a small portion of all the shortcuts available. In this article, we try to keep only to the most frequently used keyboard PowerPoint shortcuts. Other shortcuts might be more task-specific and useful in only a handful of situations, so we won’t bother with them.

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Keep in mind that these shortcuts will work in all PowerPoint versions. You don’t have to install the latest version in order to use them.

That said, make sure to also check out our articles on the best Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts and the best Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts to become a Microsoft Office power user.

1. General PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts

These PowerPoint shortcut keys will help you navigate the ribbon, open and close presentations, or switch between multiple presentations. You might already be familiar with some of them as they are the same as the shortcuts used in other apps or web browsers.

2. Selecting and Navigating through PowerPoint Presentation

This group of shortcut keys will help you quickly move through the whole presentation and select the text, boxes, slides, or only certain objects within the slides. Instead of using your mouse, opt for keyboard shortcuts, it will save you a lot of time.

3. Formatting and Editing the PowerPoint Presentation

After you are done creating a presentation, you can concentrate on making it look good. Format your PowerPoint presentation or edit it quickly with these keyboard shortcuts. Also, remember you can always get started with a professional PowerPoint template to save even more time.

4. Delivering Your Presentation

Once you’re satisfied with how your PowerPoint presentation turned out, it’s time to deliver it to your coworkers, boss, or teacher. These keyboard shortcuts will help you look professional.

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Keep in mind the PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts above are primarily for Windows machines. However, most of them are similar on the Mac as well. While on Windows you need to press Ctrl for most shortcuts, on Mac you will press the Cmd (Command) key instead.

PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts are essential for improving the efficiency of your workflow and you should learn at least the basic ones. However, you will, in time, remember the ones you use the most.

If you find it helpful, you can even print out this list of Powerpoint keyboard shortcuts, and keep it handy next to your workstation. That way you can cast a glance and use the appropriate shortcut at any time.

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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

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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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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 .

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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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If you use PowerPoint at work or at home, keyboard shortcuts can be a great time saver. Here are some little-known keyboard shortcuts I’ve discovered over the last few years while working on the PowerPoint team. These keyboard shortcuts are designed for PowerPoint for Windows. If you are using PowerPoint for Mac, you can still use them if you replace Ctrl with CMD (⌘) unless stated otherwise. I hope you find these keyboard shortcuts as useful as I have!

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Draw horizontal or vertical lines

Press and hold the Shift key while inserting lines to make sure they are perfectly horizontal, vertical or at a 45-degree angle.

Keep objects in proportion

Press and hold the Shift key while resizing shapes and other objects to keep their proportions consistent. This is handy if you want to resize a circle without accidentally turning it into an oval.

Duplicate an object

Adding a bunch of identical objects? Just select your object and press Ctrl+D to duplicate it. This also works on slides.

Copy and paste formatting

If you want to format an object to look just like another object without reapplying all of the formatting by hand, use the formatting clipboard. Select the object whose formatting you want to copy and press Ctrl+Shift+C . Then, select the objects that you want to have the same formatting and press Ctrl+Shift+V to paste the formatting. This also works on the slide thumbnails if you have a slide background or theme that you want to copy from slide to slide.

This keyboard shortcut makes use of the Format Painter feature, which also allows you to copy formatting from one shape to another. The keyboard shortcut is a good one to remember since it packs even more power—once you’ve copied the formatting, you can paste the formatting onto as many shapes as you like without having to copy it again.

Group and ungroup

To group objects together, just select the objects and press Ctrl+G . To ungroup, select the object and press Ctrl+Shift +G . If you’re a Mac user, press CMD+Option+G to group and CMD+Option+Shift +G to ungroup.

Insert a new slide

Press Ctrl+M to insert a new slide after the currently selected slide. For PowerPoint for Mac, the keyboard shortcut is the same; you don’t need to substitute CMD.

Press and hold the Ctrl key while using the mouse wheel to zoom in and out in the editor. On a touch device, you can pinch to zoom. For PowerPoint for Mac, this is another one where you don’t have to substitute CMD.

Center or align text

To quickly center text, press Ctrl+E . Not happy with your centered text? To go back to left alignment, press Ctrl+L , or press Ctrl+R to right align the text.

Clear formatting

To remove all formatting from selected text, press Ctrl+Spacebar . This will reset the text back to the default formatting.

PowerPoint content placeholders have logic built in to make sure your text has the right size and formatting to match the rest of your presentation. If you’ve changed the formatting for some text or you have pasted in text that already had formatting on it, you can use the clear formatting shortcut to make the text match the design of the rest of your presentation again.

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Done editing and ready to present? To start a Slideshow from the first slide, just press F5 . If you want to start from the current slide, press Shift+F5 instead.

As a bonus, here are a few more keyboard shortcuts you might have forgotten about. Happy editing!

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One way to boost productivity while using Office 365 is by mastering keyboard shortcuts. These handy combinations of keys can help you navigate through the various applications and complete tasks with ease.

From basic functions like copying and pasting to more advanced features like inserting equations, knowing the most popular keyboard shortcuts can save you time and streamline your workflow.

In this article, we’ll compile a comprehensive list of the top keyboard shortcuts for Office 365, ensuring that you have all the tools you need to work smarter, not harder.

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Office 365 is a suite of subscription-based productivity tools and services offered by Microsoft. It includes commonly used programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other collaboration and communication tools like Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.

Office 365 is designed to provide users with access to these applications and services from anywhere, on any device, and with continuous updates and support from Microsoft.

It also offers various subscription plans for individuals, small businesses, and enterprises to choose from based on their needs.

Office 365 Keyboard Shortcuts & Hotkeys

  • Ctrl + S: Save
  • Ctrl + C: Copy
  • Ctrl + V: Paste
  • Ctrl + X: Cut
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo
  • Ctrl + Y: Redo
  • Ctrl + P: Print
  • Ctrl + F: Find
  • Ctrl + A: Select All
  • Ctrl + B: Bold
  • Ctrl + I: Italic
  • Ctrl + U: Underline

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In conclusion, utilizing keyword shortcuts in Office 365 can greatly enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

With the ability to quickly navigate and execute commands, users can save time and energy, allowing them to focus on more important tasks.

By familiarizing oneself with the various keyword shortcuts available, individuals can streamline their workflow and optimize their use of Office 365, ultimately improving their overall performance and output.

Embracing these shortcuts is a simple but effective way to maximize the potential of this powerful productivity tool.

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15 actually useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts

  • Windows keyboard shortcuts can be huge time-savers. For instance, key + X will open quick links for easy access to commands, files, and prompts.
  • Some shortcuts can also be fun. The Windows key + period (.) or semicolon (;) opens emoji, GIF, and clipboard shortcuts for easy insertion of text additions.
  • And, of course, there's always this oldie but a goodie: Ctrl + Shift + Esc, which opens Windows Task Manager to force-stop tasks.

Windows keyboard shortcuts can streamline writing, research, and web browsing to make everyday tasks a little bit easier. From quickly checking your settings and launching emoji and GIF keyboards to utilizing accessibility tools, the shortcut updates that come with Windows 11 streamline laptop and desktop workflows. Whether you consider yourself a pro of Windows or find tech intimidating, our list can help improve how you use your computer.

How to set up Windows shortcuts on your keyboard and what they can do

Let's first make sure your device is running Windows 11. To do this quickly, on your keyboard input the following:

  • Press the Windows key + R at the same time.
  • A search box will pop up for you to input text.
  • Type winver into the search box and press enter or click OK.

If the above prompt displays Windows 11 OS, congratulations, you can use all the shortcuts below to optimize your workflow and have a little fun with Windows.

Before we get into the best of Windows 11 list, there are a few tried and true shortcuts that every Windows PC user should have in their toolbox, regardless of their version of Windows. As Pocket-lint's copy editor, I use the five keyboard shortcuts below constantly throughout the day to highlight and copy text, find specific words on pages, and undo errors.

Now that you're equipped with my most used keyboard shortcuts, let's dive into the newest and most exciting Windows 11 quick prompts you can launch with your keyboard .

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Open quick links.

  • Windows key + X

Quick links will provide a pop-up list with incredibly useful commands, files, and prompts you can locate with a stroke of two keys instead of digging around trying to remember where your network connections, task manager, or settings live. Some of the quick links I used most often are the File Explorer shortcut, Task Manager, and quick shutdown.

Open emoji, GIF, and clipboard shortcut

  • Windows key + period (.) or + semicolon (;) -- to open the emoji and GIF keyboard
  • Windows key + V -- opens up the same shortcut box, but brings you to the clipboard section

These three different shortcut options all bring you to the same pop-up window. It is a window that shows six tabs covering different additions you can insert within your text. The six tabs are: recently used, an emoji keyboard 👻, a GIF keyboard via Tenor, a Kaomoji keyboard (❁´â—¡`❁), special characters, and your clipboard showing your most recent 25 copied items. I love adding GIFs to friendly chats and personal emails without downloading extensions or additional apps.

Screenshots and recording

  • PrtScn or Prt Sc --(depending on model) opens the snipping tool and copies screenshots to the clipboard
  • Windows key + Shift + S -- opens the snipping tool to take screenshot specific areas on the screen

I spend a lot of my day formatting images and creating screenshots of products, so we can put them into articles. These two shortcut options allow you to take precise screenshots quickly, without downloading external applications or software. The time saved to grab a screenshot while I'm still within the appropriate window, without launching a separate program, has saved me hours each week.

Open Windows Task Manager

  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc

When you want to check out your background performance or see which window is slowing down your computer, the Windows Task Manager is the place to go. Before upgrading to my new Acer Swift X this past fall, I used to check on the Task Manager daily to force-stop tasks and check on my older laptop's performance. While I don't have to do that so consistently now, it's still a great tool to quickly access a useful report of your device's functions.

Cast from Quick Settings

  • Windows key + K

Casting might be new to some, or old hat to others, but it's a cool feature that you can utilize to mirror your laptop screen to another device. This shortcut is a favorite when my partner is searching for a live college football game that is easiest to find on a laptop instead of a streaming TV app.

It's straightforward to use and only requires a few additional steps on the device you'd like to cast your screen to for full set up. My casts usually take under five seconds to go live on my TV. To disconnect the cast, simply input Windows key + K again and select Disconnect.

Delete without the Recycle Bin

  • Shift + Delete

To permanently delete files on a Windows device, usually you must first delete the files, then empty the Recycle Bin, otherwise a deleted copy will still live in your Recycle Bin. This shortcut skips the initial delete and permanently deletes a file on the first try.

Launch Windows Copilot

  • Windows key + C

Copilot is a new service Microsoft has launched to try to stay relevant in the generative AI game since they discontinued Cortana. Copilot is a chatbot developed by Microsoft designed to answer your questions in a natural language, summarize content, customize your settings for you, troubleshoot issues, and perform basic actions.

This all depends on what you input into Copilot, and it offers three conversation styles: more creative, more balanced, and more precise. I mostly use Copilot when I have questions about Windows settings or my laptop, but it's fun to play around with for silly questions and prompts.

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Navigating tabs and windows.

  • Ctrl + Tab or Ctrl Page Down , cycle through current windows tabs in order from left to right
  • Ctrl + Shift + Tab or Ctrl Page Up , move backwards through current window tabs from right to left
  • Windows + Tab toggle through various open program tabs

These are staples in my workday, as like many others, I tend to have a minimum of four windows open with at least 10 tabs in each window. I find the Windows + Tab much easier to use than clicking through and opening every program from the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, as it provides a quick preview of all operating windows.

Quickly hide your current screen

  • Windows key + D hides and displays the desktop
  • Windows key + L locks computer
  • Windows key + M minimizes all windows
  • Windows key + Shift + M restore minimized windows

There are plenty of reasons you may want to minimize your screen quickly from prying eyes. My favorite of the four options above is Windows key + D, if it's not anything important, but if I'm shopping for presents for my family, I tend to lean toward a quick Windows key + L to lock the computer screen away from the eyes of nosy loved ones.

Accessibility settings

  • Windows key + U opens all accessibility settings
  • Windows key + H launch voice typing
  • Windows key + Ctrl + O turn on the on-screen keyboard

Windows 11 comes with a slew of accessibility keyboard shortcuts. When you want to look through the entirety of the accessibility settings, use the Windows key + U. When you would like to prompt voice typing and the on-screen keyboard, you can use the shortcuts above or find them within the main accessibility settings. For a full list of accessibility shortcuts, check out Microsoft's explainer .

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Enable and customize the screen narrator.

  • Windows key + Ctrl + Enter turn narrator on
  • Windows key + Ctrl + N go to narrator settings for customizations

Voice typing is one useful accessibility setting you can turn on, but my other favorite is the screen narrator. As someone who experiences screen sensitivity with migraines, sometimes enabling the screen reader is an absolute gift. And it doesn't hurt that you can customize the narrator's voice to your preference. I'd recommend customizing the narrator's voice prior to testing out this tool, as I find some of the voice can be jarring.

Open LinkedIn

  • Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Win + L

This one's a little niche, but I find it exciting that it exists at all. And if you are job searching, write this one down. I'd love to see more shortcuts to launch specific sites in the future developed standard in the keyboard instead of setting them up in custom shortcuts.

Display notifications and calendar

  • Windows logo key + N

Personally, I need to see a calendar to visualize dates and project timelines. I keep a relatively up-to-date personal calendar, but lugging that out each time I'm searching for a specific day isn't realistic. The Windows key + N prompts the calendar and your notification box to pop up for quick reference, something I use at least two or three times a day when planning out deadlines.

Quick access Windows 11 volume mixers

  • Ctrl + Windows Key + V

Depending on how many inputs and windows with various sounds you have playing, it will show you tons of volume-level mixers to adjust as you please.

Xbox Game Bar settings

  • Windows key + G opens Xbox Game Bar
  • Windows logo key + Alt + B turns HDR on and off (when Game Bar is open)
  • Windows key + Alt + PrtScn saves screenshots of games in focus to file (when Game Bar is open)
  • Windows logo key + Alt + R records video of games in focus (when Game Bar is open)

This one is for the Xbox gamers. If you haven't explored the Xbox Game Bar on Windows, this is your sign to check it out. For the specific shortcuts above, you have to first open the Xbox Game Bar with Windows key + G, then the world (or the bar) is your oyster.

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