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Train your muscle memory with keyboard shortcuts in PowerPoint

January 22, 2024

Quick PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts are the best training for those who want to be lightning fast at their fingertips while creating powerful messages in their presentations!

Unleash your inner PowerPoint athlete!

For real PowerPoint athletes, the shortcuts are in muscle memory. Our tip for you is to save the below shortcuts in an easily accessible and clear place at the beginning of the year. Before you know it, they will be imprinted in your muscle memory. For the rest of the year, use them on the fly! Finger speed of at least 180km/h at the end of the year is a guarantee.

Working in PowerPoint often involves repetitive tasks and a lot of navigation between different functions. Think of PowerPoint as your training ground and use your dexterity to streamline your work so you can focus on the content.

  1. Getting blood flowing in your fingers
  2. Bold text: CTRL + B
  3. Copy: CTRL + C
  4. Paste: CTRL +V
  5. Redo: CTRL + Y
  6. Undo: CTRL + Z
  7. Group: CTRL + G
  8. Ungroup: CTRL + Shift + G
  9. Cut: CTRL + X
  10. Save presentation: CTRL + S
  11. Save and close presentation: CTRL + Q
  12. Stretch your fingers properly, and rest for the next awesome PowerPoint presentation!

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