PowerPoint Shortcuts for Slideshow Presentation Mode
Presenting in Microsoft PowerPoint should be seamless - and it is if you know the right shortcuts. In this guide, we’ll cover essential shortcut keys for PowerPoint presentation mode, from starting a slideshow to navigating and annotating slides. Whether you’re looking for a shortcut for slideshow or specific shortcut keys for PowerPoint presentation control, this guide has you covered.
Starting and Ending the PowerPoint Slideshow
- Start Slideshow from the Beginning: F5
- Start Slideshow from Current Slide: Shift+F5
- Exit Slideshow: Esc
Navigating During the Presentation
- Next Slide or Animation: Space or Right Arrow or Page Down
- Previous Slide: Left Arrow or Page Up
- Go to a Specific Slide: Type the slide number, then press Enter
Controlling Media Playback in Presentation Mode
- Play/Pause Media: Alt+P
- Stop Media: Alt+Q
- Volume Up: Alt+Up Arrow
- Volume Down: Alt+Down Arrow
Annotation and Pointer Tools
- Activate Laser Pointer: CTRL+Left-click (Hold)
- Activate Pen Tool: CTRL+P
- Activate Highlighter Tool: CTRL+I
- Erase Annotations: CTRL+E
- Hide Pointer: CTRL+H
- Show Black Screen: B
- Show White Screen: W
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