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Navigation Shortcuts for Google Slides

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

Ctrl + +

Windows / PC

Zoom InZoom in on the current slide for a closer view.

Ctrl + -

Windows / PC

Zoom OutZoom out of the current slide for a wider view.

Ctrl + 0

Windows / PC

Zoom 100%Reset the zoom level back to 100% for the standard view.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F

Windows / PC

Move to FilmstripMove keyboard focus to the film strip panel on the left side.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + C

Windows / PC

Move to CanvasMove keyboard focus to the main slide editing canvas.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + S

Windows / PC

Open Speaker Notes PanelOpen or show the speaker notes panel below the slide.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + P

Windows / PC

Change to HTML ViewSwitch to the HTML view of the presentation for improved screen reader access.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + B

Windows / PC

Open Animations PanelOpen the Animations panel to add and manage slide animations.

Enter

Windows / PC

Continue Animation PreviewContinue or restart the animation preview in the Animations panel.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + I

Windows / PC

Open ExploreOpen the Explore panel for AI-powered design suggestions and research.

Ctrl + Alt + .

Windows / PC

Go to Side PanelMove keyboard focus to the side panel (e.g., Explore, Chat).

Ctrl + Shift + Y

Windows / PC

Open DictionaryOpen the dictionary to look up or define the currently selected word.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H

Windows / PC

Open Revision HistoryOpen the revision history panel to view and restore previous versions of your presentation.

Ctrl + Alt, then E then P

Windows / PC

Open Cell Border SelectionOpen the cell border selection dialog when working with tables in your slide.

Enter

Windows / PC

Play Selected VideoStart playing the video that is currently selected on the slide.

Ctrl + F5

Windows / PC

Present SlidesStart the slideshow presentation from the current slide.

Esc

Windows / PC

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