# PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts

Intuitive keyboard shortcuts that actually work. Distribute, align, swap and much more.

## Our users work at companies like

Deckary helps consulting & industry firms to build better presentations

## All shortcuts at a glance

Intuitive key combinations that work on both Windows and Mac

Requires the [Deckary Helper app](/content/helper/index.html)

### Alignment

#### Align left

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `←`

#### Align right

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `→`

#### Align top

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `↑`

#### Align bottom

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `↓`

#### Align center

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `C`

#### Align middle

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `M`

### Distribution

#### Distribute horizontally

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `H`

#### Distribute vertically

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `V`

#### Swap positions

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `X`

### Selection

#### Select similar size

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `S`

#### Select similar type

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `T`

#### Select similar color

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `K`

### Matching

#### Match width

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `W`

#### Match height

`Ctrl` +  `Shift` +  `E`

#### Match size

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `F`

### Margins

#### Increase margin

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `]`

#### Decrease margin

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `[`

### Insert

#### Insert textbox table

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `B`

#### Insert sticky note

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `N`

#### Insert footnote

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `O`

#### Insert sticker

`Ctrl` +  `Alt` +  `I`

These shortcuts require the [Deckary Helper app](/content/helper/index.html) to be installed alongside the PowerPoint add-in.

## Why Deckary vs. Native PowerPoint?

PowerPoint has no native keyboard shortcuts for object alignment and distribution. The only workaround is manually adding commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.

### Native PowerPoint

- No keyboard shortcuts for aligning objects
- No shortcuts for distributing objects
- No shortcuts for selecting similar objects
- No shortcuts for matching size/width/height
- Requires manual Quick Access Toolbar setup
- Clunky Alt + number combinations

### Deckary

- One-key shortcuts for all alignment options
- Instant horizontal & vertical distribution
- Select similar objects by size, type, or color
- Match size across objects instantly
- Works out of the box - no setup needed
- Intuitive, easy-to-remember combinations

Save hours every week with proper PowerPoint shortcuts

## Everything works together inside PowerPoint

AI slide editing, icons, and brand consistency live alongside the shortcuts.

### AI Slide Builder

Create and edit slides with AI. Describe your topic, attach data, and get polished slides — automatically using your brand fonts, colors, and layout.

### Brand Control

Every slide AI creates follows your brand guidelines. Run consistency checks across your deck and save approved slides to a shared library.

### Charts & Timelines

AI generates waterfall, Mekko, Gantt, and bar charts — linked to Excel and styled to your brand.

### Icons & Images

2,000+ icons auto-suggested by AI based on your slide content. Country flags and AI-generated images included.

### Shortcuts

Align, distribute, swap, and resize — keyboard shortcuts used by top consulting firms.

## Ready to speed up your workflow?

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts

### Do PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts work on Mac?

### Are PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts customizable?

### How do I add keyboard shortcuts to PowerPoint?

### What's the difference between Deckary and Quick Access Toolbar shortcuts?

### Do shortcuts work with PowerPoint 365?