This article provides a list of the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint. However, these shortcuts are not limited to PowerPoint; many of them can be used in other applications as well. If you need to use a specific shortcut that is not included in this list, consult the help files for your application or search online for more information. ..
To use the shortcuts in PowerPoint, open the PowerPoint file and click on the shortcut icon in the top left corner of the screen.
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
- F5 to open a presentation in a new window or tab
- F6 to close a presentation
- F7 to switch between presentations
2. Selecting and Navigating through PowerPoint Presentation
To quickly move through the presentation and select the text, boxes, slides, or only certain objects within slides, use keyboard shortcuts.
3. Formatting and Editing the PowerPoint Presentation
To make a presentation look good, use these keyboard shortcuts: -ctrl+alt+del to remove all slides -ctrl+cmd+space to move slides up or down -ctrl+shift+cmd+space to move slides left or right
4. Delivering Your Presentation
- Save your presentation as a PDF.
- Type “ppt” into the text field of a PowerPoint slide and click the save button.
- Type “pdf” into the text field of a PDF slide and click the save button.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Here are some keyboard shortcuts for Windows users: -ctrl+left arrow to move left one screenful -ctrl+right arrow to move right one screenful -alt+left arrow to move up one screenful -alt+right arrow to move down one screenful
To improve your workflow, learn the basic keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint. However, you will eventually remember the ones you use the most.
Here are some keyboard shortcuts to help you work more efficiently:
- To cast a glance at your workstation, use the “cast” key.
- To use the “up arrow” key to move up one screen, use the “up arrow key and then press the left mouse button.”
- To use the “down arrow” key to move down one screen, use the “down arrow key and then press the right mouse button.”
- To use the “left arrow” key to move left one screen, use the “left arrow key and then press the right mouse button.”
- To use the “right arrow” key to move right one screen, use the “rightarrow key and then press the left mouse button.”