⚡Move & Arrange Objects
How to select the previous shape on a slide in Google Slides
Select the previous shape or object on the current slide.
Shift + Tab
📋 Step-by-Step Guide
- 1.Open Google Slides in your browser.
- 2.Select the slide, object, or text you want to work with.
- 3.Press Shift + Tab to select the previous shape on a slide.
🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| 💻 PC / Windows | Shift + Tab |
| 🍎 Mac | Shift + Tab |
| 💻 Chrome OS | Shift + 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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