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