Move & Arrange Objects

How to bring an object to the front of the stack in Google Slides

Bring the selected object all the way to the front of the stacking order.

Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow

📋 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1.Open Google Slides in your browser.
  2. 2.Select the slide, object, or text you want to work with.
  3. 3.Press Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow to bring an object to the front of the stack.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow
🍎 Mac
+ Shift + Up Arrow
💻 Chrome OS
Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow

💡 Pro Tips

  • You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
  • If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Google Slides.

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