Move & Arrange Objects

How to select the next shape on a slide in Google Slides

Select the next shape or object on the current slide.

Tab

📋 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 Tab to select the next shape on a slide.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Tab
🍎 Mac
Tab
💻 Chrome OS
Tab

💡 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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