Objects-Formatting – 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.
Objects-Formatting
Format objects faster in PowerPoint with these shortcuts.
| Shortcut | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Increase text box width When a text box is selected, you can use this shortcut to marginally increase the width of your typing area. | Shift → | Shift ► |
| Increase text box height When a text box is selected, you can use this shortcut to marginally increase the height of your typing area. | Shift ↑ | Shift ▲ |
| Decrease text box width When a text box is selected, you can use this shortcut to marginally decrease the width of your typing area. | Shift ← | Shift ◄ |
| Decrease text box height When a text box is selected, you can use this shortcut to marginally decrease the height of your typing area | Shift ↓ | Shift ▼ |
| Increase object size When an object other than a text box is selected, this short cut can be used to expand the overall size (both height and width) of the object with ease. | Shift → | Shift ► |
| Decrease object size When an object other than a text box is selected, this short cut can be used to decrease the overall size (both height and width) of the object with ease. | Shift ← | Shift ◄ |
| Rotate objects clockwise Spin an object slowly clockwise each time this shortcut is used to view your text box or image at the exact degree you desire. | Alt → | Option ► |
| Rotate objects counterclockwise Spin an object slowly counterclockwise each time this shortcut is used to view your text box or image at the exact degree you desire. | Alt ← | Option ◄ |
| Format selected object In order to view a formatting menu specifically assigned to an object or group of objects, apply this shortcut after selection. You will be able to use formatting options ranging from shadows to glow. | ⌘ Shift 1 | |
| Duplicate selected objects If you want to make a copy of any objects in your current selection, this short cut works as a combination of copy and paste! | Ctrl D | ⌘ D |