Presentation Shortcuts

If you don't know all the handy shortcuts, controlling your computer can distract your audience from your presentation. Here are a few shortcuts which can be used during a PowerPoint presentation. Print and save this page for a quick reference.

• PowerPoint® 2000
• PowerPoint® 2003

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For PC using PowerPoint® 2000

• End slide show: ESC or '-' (HYPHEN)
• Start or stop black screen: B or '.' (PERIOD)
• Start or stop white screen: W or ',' (COMMA)
• Hide the pointer: CTRL+H
• Return to first slide: Both mouse buttons for 2 seconds
• Advance slide: N, ENTER, PAGE DOWN, RIGHT ARROW, DOWN ARROW, SPACEBAR (or click the mouse)
• Back up a slide: P, PAGE UP, LEFT ARROW, UP ARROW, or BACKSPACE

For MAC using PowerPoint® 2000

• End slide show: Esc, Command + '.' (PERIOD) or '-' (HYPHEN)
• Start or stop black screen: B or '.' (PERIOD)
• Start or stop white screen: W or '.' (PERIOD)
• Hide the pointer: Command + H
• Go directly to slide: (slide #) + enter
• Advance slide: N, ENTER, PAGE DOWN, RIGHT ARROW, DOWN ARROW, SPACEBAR (or click the mouse)
• Back up a slide: P, PAGE UP, LEFT ARROW, UP ARROW, or BACKSPACE

For using PowerPoint® 2003/XP

Quick Tip: You can press F1 during a slide show to see a list of controls (control: A graphical user interface object, such as a text box, check box, scroll bar, or command button, that lets users control the program. You use controls to display data or choices, perform an action, or make the user interface easier to read.).