Inserts – Microsoft PowerPoint Shortcuts
100 PowerPoint Shortcuts for PC and Mac
So you think you’re fancy, huh? Just because you know how to copy and paste without the click of the mouse in PowerPoint. Well, get ready to be even fancier (and more productive) because we’ve curated 100 of the best PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts.
Inserts
Insert various elements in PowerPoint with these shortcuts.
| Shortcut | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a new slide Use this shortcut to insert a blank slide to your slide deck. The new slide will appear directly after the slide you currently have selected, not at the end of your PowerPoint. | Ctrl M | ⌘ Shift N |
| Insert new image Add a new image to your selected slide by applying this shortcut. You will be prompted to select an image from saved files on your computer immediately | Alt N P | |
| Insert new shape Add a new shape to your selected slide by applying this shortcut. The options range from simple squares to more advanced shapes such stars and those you can draw yourself! | Alt H S | |
| Insert Word Art Word Art is normal text with added design and formatting elements that make it more visible and noticeable. Use this shortcut to insert such text and you will be prompted to type out your text and select which Word Art design you want to use. | Alt N W |