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You can have full control during your presentation with the PowerPoint shortcuts.
Start the Presentation: F5
You can start your presentation with the F5 shortcut.
Advance to the Next Slide: N
You can use the N key to advance to the next slide.
Return to the Previous Slide: P
You can use the P key to return to the previous slide.
You can use the N and P shortcuts (Next and Previous) to switch between slides.
Return to the First Slide: 1 + Enter
You might want to return to the first slide during the presentation. In this situation, you can return without having to return one-by-one. For that you need to press 1 and then Enter.
Start the Presentation from the Current Slide: Shift+ F5
You can start your presentation from the current slide without being lost between pages with the Shift F5 shortcut.
Display the Slide You Want: Slide Number + Enter
Use Slide page number and Enter to display the slide you want during the presentation. When you go 20 Enter you can go to the 20th slide.
Group Objects: Ctrl + G
You can group the object for them to take actions together. Choose the object and then use the CTRL G shortcut for this action.
Blackboard: B
You can use the screen as a blackboard during the presentation. You can write with a pen on the black background and make your presentation effective.
Whiteboard: W
You can use the screen as a whiteboard during the presentation. You can write with a pen on the white background and make your presentation effective.
Erase all the Marks: E
You can use this to erase all the marks done with the pen and cursor.
Return to the mouse cursor after you write with the pen: Ctrl + A
You can use this shortcut to return to the mouse cursor after you write with the pen.
Hide the Pen or Cursor: Ctrl + H
You can use this shortcut when you don’t want to see a pen or cursor in the screen.
Show hidden pen and cursors: Ctrl + U
Enables you to bring back the cursors you have hidden.
Save the Presentation As: F12
You can use this shortcut when you want to save your presentation as different formats like PDF or video, or when you want to change its location.
Now, you are ready you present faster with the PowerPoint shortcuts!