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PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts
Intuitive keyboard shortcuts that actually work. Distribute, align, swap and much more.
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All shortcuts at a glance
Built into the Deckary add-in on Windows, Mac and the web
Alignment
- Align leftCtrl+Alt+←
- Align rightCtrl+Alt+→
- Align topCtrl+Alt+↑
- Align bottomCtrl+Alt+↓
- Align centerCtrl+Alt+C
- Align middleCtrl+Alt+M
Distribution
- Distribute horizontallyCtrl+Alt+H
- Distribute verticallyCtrl+Alt+V
- Swap positionsCtrl+Alt+X
Selection
- Select similar sizeCtrl+Alt+S
- Select similar typeCtrl+Alt+T
- Select similar colorCtrl+Alt+K
Matching
- Match widthCtrl+Alt+W
- Match heightCtrl+Shift+E
- Match sizeCtrl+Alt+F
Margins
- Increase text marginCtrl+Alt+Shift+↑
- Decrease text marginCtrl+Alt+Shift+↓
Insert
- Insert textbox tableCtrl+Alt+B
- Insert sticky noteCtrl+Alt+N
- Insert footnoteCtrl+Alt+O
- Insert stickerCtrl+Alt+I
Included with the add-in
Shortcuts start the next time PowerPoint opens after you install Deckary. They work in PowerPoint on the web, PowerPoint for Windows version 2601 or later, or PowerPoint for Mac 16.105.2 or later.
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
- Built into the add-in - nothing else to install
- Intuitive, easy-to-remember combinations
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts
Yes. Deckary shortcuts work in PowerPoint for Windows, Mac, and the web. Mac uses Cmd and Option where Windows uses Ctrl and Alt, so align left is Cmd+Option+Left on Mac and Ctrl+Alt+Left on Windows.
Currently, Deckary uses optimized default shortcuts designed for speed and muscle memory. We've chosen intuitive combinations (like Cmd+Alt+Arrow keys for alignment) that consultants and designers use daily.
Install the Deckary add-in, then close and reopen PowerPoint. PowerPoint loads the shortcuts when it starts, so they work from then on—no Quick Access Toolbar setup or configuration needed. Just select objects and press the shortcuts.
Deckary provides intuitive keyboard combinations (like Cmd+Alt+C for center align) vs. Quick Access Toolbar's clunky Alt+number sequences. Deckary requires zero setup and works across all your PowerPoint files instantly.
Yes. Shortcuts work in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 on Windows (version 2601 or later) and Mac (version 16.105.2 or later), and in PowerPoint on the web. Older and volume-licensed versions of PowerPoint do not support add-in keyboard shortcuts.
Yes. The Deckary add-in runs in the background, so shortcuts work anytime PowerPoint is open—you don't need to have the taskpane visible.
Deckary uses Ctrl+Alt combinations (Cmd+Option on Mac) that stay clear of PowerPoint's common shortcuts. If PowerPoint or another add-in already uses a combination, PowerPoint asks you once which action to keep.
Most users memorize the core alignment and distribution shortcuts (6-8 commands) within the first day. The arrow key combinations are particularly intuitive—left arrow aligns left, up arrow aligns top, etc.
Yes. All keyboard shortcuts are included in the 14-day free trial, with no credit card required.
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