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Shortcuts ​

On desktop browsers. “Ctrl” is ⌘ (Command) on Mac. Help → Help in the editor lists the most common ones:

Help dialog with shortcuts and links to docs, feedback, terms, and privacy.

Editing ​

ActionWindows / LinuxMac
UndoCtrl + Z⌘ + Z
RedoCtrl + Y⌘ + Y
CutCtrl + X⌘ + X
CopyCtrl + C⌘ + C
PasteCtrl + V⌘ + V
DuplicateCtrl + D⌘ + D
DeleteDeleteDelete
Select allCtrl + A⌘ + A
FindCtrl + F⌘ + F
Find and replaceCtrl + H⌘ + H
Save as .pptxCtrl + S⌘ + S

Redo may also be Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + Z.

Arrange ​

ActionWindows / LinuxMac
GroupCtrl + G⌘ + G
UngroupCtrl + Shift + G⌘ + Shift + G
Bring forwardCtrl + ]⌘ + ]
Send backwardCtrl + [⌘ + [
Bring to frontCtrl + Shift + ]⌘ + Shift + ]
Send to backCtrl + Shift + [⌘ + Shift + [
NudgeArrow keysArrow keys
Larger nudgeShift + arrowsShift + arrows

Slideshow (before you start) ​

ActionShortcut
From the beginningF5
From the current slideShift + F5

During a slideshow ​

ActionShortcut
Next (animation or slide)Space, Enter, →, ↓, PageDown; click the stage
Previous←, ↑, PageUp, Backspace
First / last slideHome / End
Jump to slide NDigits, then Enter
Black / white screenB or . / ,
Thumbnail gridG
Pause / resume autoplayP
Slideshow helpF1 or ?
FullscreenF
Laser / whiteboard / save slide PNGL / W / S
End showEsc

The in-editor Help dialog shows modifiers for your OS. See Editor and Animation & slideshow for workflows.