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.

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

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.

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