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Navigation Shortcuts for Google Slides

Navigate the presentation, zoom, and switch views. Browse all 17 shortcuts below.

Ctrl + +
Zoom InZoom in on the current slide for a closer view.
Ctrl + -
Zoom OutZoom out of the current slide for a wider view.
Ctrl + 0
Zoom 100%Reset the zoom level back to 100% for the standard view.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F
Move to FilmstripMove keyboard focus to the film strip panel on the left side.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + C
Move to CanvasMove keyboard focus to the main slide editing canvas.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + S
Open Speaker Notes PanelOpen or show the speaker notes panel below the slide.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + P
Change to HTML ViewSwitch to the HTML view of the presentation for improved screen reader access.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + B
Open Animations PanelOpen the Animations panel to add and manage slide animations.
Enter
Continue Animation PreviewContinue or restart the animation preview in the Animations panel.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + I
Open ExploreOpen the Explore panel for AI-powered design suggestions and research.
Ctrl + Alt + .
Go to Side PanelMove keyboard focus to the side panel (e.g., Explore, Chat).
Ctrl + Shift + Y
Open DictionaryOpen the dictionary to look up or define the currently selected word.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H
Open Revision HistoryOpen the revision history panel to view and restore previous versions of your presentation.
Ctrl + Alt, then E then P
Open Cell Border SelectionOpen the cell border selection dialog when working with tables in your slide.
Enter
Play Selected VideoStart playing the video that is currently selected on the slide.
Ctrl + F5
Present SlidesStart the slideshow presentation from the current slide.
Esc
Exit Current ModeExit the current mode, such as text editing, object selection, or crop mode.

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Common Actions

Essential everyday shortcuts for Google Slides productivity.

25 shortcuts

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Film Strip

Navigate and manage slides in the film strip panel.

12 shortcuts

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Menus

Open and navigate menus using keyboard shortcuts.

11 shortcuts

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Comments

Insert, navigate, and manage comments in your presentation.

6 shortcuts

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Text

Format and edit text in your presentation slides.

25 shortcuts

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Move & Arrange Objects

Move, resize, group, and arrange objects on your slides.

21 shortcuts

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Presenting

Control your presentation while in slideshow mode.

13 shortcuts

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Video Player

Control embedded video playback on your slides.

11 shortcuts

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Screen Reader Support

Accessibility shortcuts for screen readers and braille support.

5 shortcuts