PowerPoint shortcuts · Mac and Windows
Need text boxes split, joined or wrapped?
⌃⌥J splits a list into one text box per line, or joins selected boxes back into one. Word wrap, resize to fit and style copying each have their own key.
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- Build a column of boxes from one pasted list.
- Pick up a box's style with ⌘⇧C and apply it to others with ⌘⇧V.
- Windows: Ctrl Alt J, Ctrl 7, Ctrl 8.
The keys
| Action | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Split or join text boxes | ⌃⌥J | CtrlAltJ |
| Word wrap | ⌘7 | Ctrl7 |
| No word wrap | ⌘⇧7 | CtrlShift7 |
| Resize to fit text | ⌘8 | Ctrl8 |
| Shape to text box | ⌘⇧W | CtrlShiftW |
| Change font size | ⌘T | CtrlShiftO |
| Paragraph options | ⌘⇧L | CtrlShiftL |
| Pick up style | ⌘⇧C | CtrlShiftC |
| Apply style | ⌘⇧V | CtrlShiftV |
How you get these keys
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- Install. Mac or Windows from the setup page, about 60 seconds. For Google Slides, the Chrome extension.
- Paste your license key from the email, and the keys work in PowerPoint.
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