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Move & Arrange Objects Shortcuts for Google Slides

Move, resize, group, and arrange objects on your slides. Browse all 21 shortcuts below.

Ctrl + D
Duplicate ObjectCreate a duplicate of the selected object on the current slide.
Ctrl + Alt + G
Group ObjectsGroup the selected objects so they move and resize as one unit.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G
Ungroup ObjectsUngroup previously grouped objects so they can be edited individually.
Ctrl + Down Arrow
Send BackwardSend the selected object one layer backward in the stacking order.
Ctrl + Up Arrow
Bring ForwardBring the selected object one layer forward in the stacking order.
Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow
Send to BackSend the selected object all the way to the back of the stacking order.
Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow
Bring to FrontBring the selected object all the way to the front of the stacking order.
Tab
Select Next ShapeSelect the next shape or object on the current slide.
Shift + Tab
Select Previous ShapeSelect the previous shape or object on the current slide.
Arrow Keys
Nudge One PixelMove the selected object one pixel at a time for precise positioning.
Shift + Arrow Keys
Nudge by Larger IncrementMove the selected object by a larger increment for faster repositioning.
Alt + Shift + Left Arrow
Rotate Counterclockwise 1°Rotate the selected object counterclockwise by 1 degree for precise rotation control.
Alt + Shift + Right Arrow
Rotate Clockwise 1°Rotate the selected object clockwise by 1 degree for precise rotation control.
Alt + Left Arrow
Rotate Counterclockwise 15°Rotate the selected object counterclockwise by 15 degrees.
Alt + Right Arrow
Rotate Clockwise 15°Rotate the selected object clockwise by 15 degrees.
Ctrl + Alt + B
Resize Larger HorizontallyIncrease the width of the selected object.
Ctrl + Alt + I
Resize Larger VerticallyIncrease the height of the selected object.
Ctrl + Alt + J
Resize SmallerDecrease the size of the selected object proportionally.
Ctrl + Alt + K
Resize LargerIncrease the size of the selected object proportionally.
Ctrl + Alt + 9
Resize Smaller VerticallyDecrease the height of the selected object.
Ctrl + Alt + W
Resize Smaller HorizontallyDecrease the width of the selected object.

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