Complete List of PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts (Searchable)

Looking for a quick way to look up PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts? This searchable reference list contains the most frequently used keyboard combinations. Each shortcut is presented with its corresponding action and practical use case, making it easy to find exactly what you need. The interactive search feature lets you filter through shortcuts, actions, or use cases instantly - whether you're trying to remember how to undo an action or looking for the quickest way to navigate through documents. This straightforward list covers everything from basic operations (copy, paste, cut) to document navigation and editing commands. Designed for both new Windows users who are learning the basics and experienced users who need a quick refresh, this reference table strips away unnecessary complexity to give you just the shortcuts you need, when you need them.

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Shortcut	Action	Best Use Case
`Ctrl` + `C`	Copy	Copy any selected content
`Ctrl` + `V`	Paste	Paste with original formatting
`Ctrl` + `X`	Cut	Move content between locations
`Ctrl` + `Z`	Undo	Reverse last action
`Ctrl` + `Y`	Redo	Restore undone actions
`Ctrl` + `S`	Save	Save presentation changes
`Ctrl` + `A`	Select All	Select all elements
`Ctrl` + `P`	Print	Print or create handouts
`Ctrl` + `Home`	Start of Document	Jump to first slide
`Ctrl` + `End`	End of Document	Jump to last slide
`F7`	Spell Check	Review spelling before presentation
`Ctrl` + `F`	Find	Search for specific text across slides
`Ctrl` + `H`	Replace	Replace text throughout presentation
`Windows` + `V`	Clipboard History	Access previously copied items
`Windows` + `Shift` + `S`	Snipping tool	Capture screen content
`Windows` + `D`	Show Desktop	Quick access to other files
`Windows` + `Arrow Keys`	Window Position	Arrange PowerPoint window
`Ctrl` + `T`	Font Dialog Box	Detailed text formatting
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `>`	Increase Font Size	Text scaling
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `<`	Decrease Font Size	Text scaling
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `+`	Superscript	Super- and subscript access
`Ctrl` + `+`	Subscript	Super- and subscript access
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `C`	Copy Formatting	Consistent styling
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `V`	Paste Formatting	Consistent styling
`Ctrl` + `L`	Left Align	Align text to the left
`Ctrl` + `R`	Right Align	Align text to the right
`Ctrl` + `E`	Center Align	Align text to the center
`Ctrl` + `J`	Justify Align	Fill text between margins
`*` + (text for first bullet) + `Enter`	Bullets	Create bulleted list
`1` + `.` + (text for first number) + `Enter`	Numbering	Create a numbered list
`Shift` + `←`	Decrease Width	Decrease width of object in large steps
`Shift` + `→`	Increase Width	Increase width of object in large steps
`Shift` + `↓`	Decrease Height	Decrease height of object in large steps
`Shift` + `↑`	Increase Height	Increase height of object in large steps
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `←`	Fine Decrease Width	Fine-tune width decrease with precise control
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `→`	Fine Increase Width	Fine-tune width increase with precise control
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `↓`	Fine Decrease Height	Fine-tune height decrease with precise control
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `↑`	Fine Increase Height	Fine-tune height increase with precise control
`Ctrl` + `G`	Group Objects	Combine related elements
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `G`	Ungroup Objects	Separate grouped elements
`Ctrl` + `D`	Duplicate	Create identical objects
`Ctrl` + `[`	Send Backward	Send object one layer back
`Ctrl` + `]`	Bring Forward	Send object one layer forward
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `[`	Send to Back	Send object to backmost layer
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `]`	Bring to Front	Send object to frontmost layer
`Alt` , `H` , `G` , `A` , `L`	Align Left	Left edge alignment of multiple objects
`Alt` , `H` , `G` , `A` , `R`	Align Right	Right edge alignment of multiple objects
`Alt` , `H` , `G` , `A` , `T`	Align Top	Top edge alignment of multiple objects
`Alt` , `H` , `G` , `A` , `B`	Align Bottom	Bottom edge alignment of multiple objects
`Alt` , `H` , `G` , `A` , `C`	Align Center	Horizontal center alignment
`Alt` , `H` , `G` , `A` , `M`	Align Middle	Vertical center alignment
`Alt` , `H` , `G` , `A` , `H`	Distribute Horizontally	Equal horizontal spacing between objects
`Alt` , `H` , `G` , `A` , `V`	Distribute Vertically	Equal vertical spacing between objects
`F5`	Start presentation from beginning	When you're ready to start your presentation from the first slide
`Shift` + `F5`	Start from current slide	When testing or practicing a specific section
`B` or `W`	Black or white screen	To temporarily hide content and focus audience attention
`N` or `Space`	Next animation or slide	Smooth progression through your presentation
`P` or `←`	Previous animation or slide	When you need to go back to review a point
`Ctrl` + `H`	Hide pointer and annotations	When you want a clean view without distractions
`Ctrl` + `P`	Change pointer to pen	When you need to draw attention to specific content
`.` (period)	Hide screen	Quick audience focus during Q&A sessions
`Esc`	Exit presentation mode	When you need to quickly return to edit mode
`[number]` + `Enter`	Jump to specific slide	When you need to skip to a specific slide during Q&A
`Shift` + Drag	Constrain movement to straight lines	Creating perfectly aligned object arrangements
`Ctrl` + Drag	Create a copy while dragging	Quickly duplicating and positioning elements
`Alt` + Drag	Free movement	Precise positioning independent of other elements
`Shift` + `Ctrl` + Drag	Copy and constrain movement	Creating perfectly spaced duplicate elements
`Ctrl` + Scroll wheel	Zoom in/out	Precise adjustments to view level