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Presenting Shortcuts for Google Slides

Control your presentation while in slideshow mode. Browse all 13 shortcuts below.

Esc
Stop PresentingExit the slideshow presentation mode and return to the editor.
Right Arrow
Next SlideAdvance to the next slide during a presentation.
Left Arrow
Previous SlideGo back to the previous slide during a presentation.
Number then Enter
Go to Specific SlideType a slide number then press Enter to jump directly to that slide during a presentation.
Home
First SlideJump back to the first slide during a presentation.
End
Last SlideJump to the last slide during a presentation.
S
Open Speaker NotesOpen the speaker notes view in a separate window during the presentation.
A
Open Audience ToolsOpen audience tools (such as Q&A) during the presentation.
L
Toggle Laser PointerToggle the laser pointer on or off during a presentation.
Ctrl + Shift + C
Toggle CaptionsTurn live automatic captions on or off during the presentation (English only).
F11
Toggle Full ScreenToggle fullscreen mode on or off during the presentation.
B
Show Blank Black SlideDisplay a blank black slide to pause the presentation and refocus the audience.
W
Show Blank White SlideDisplay a blank white slide to pause the presentation.

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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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Navigation

Navigate the presentation, zoom, and switch views.

17 shortcuts

📋

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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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