Cheat sheet guide
Keynote shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Keynote keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Presentation, Slides, Objects & Editing, Text Formatting, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Presentation
7 shortcuts
Start presentation from beginning
⌘⇧Return
Mac⌘⇧Return
Start from current slide
⌥⌘Return
Mac⌥⌘Return
Next slide
Right/Down/Space/Return
MacRight/Down/Space/Return
Previous slide
Left/Up
MacLeft/Up
Go to slide N
typeNthenReturn
MactypeNthenReturn
End presentation
Esc/Q
MacEsc/Q
Blank screen (black)
B
MacB
Slides
7 shortcuts
New slide
⌘⇧N
Mac⌘⇧N
Duplicate slide
⌘D
Mac⌘D
Delete slide
⌫
Mac⌫
Skip slide
⇧⌘H
Mac⇧⌘H
Move slide up
⌘⌥Up
Mac⌘⌥Up
Move slide down
⌘⌥Down
Mac⌘⌥Down
Group slides
⌘⌥G
Mac⌘⌥G
Objects & Editing
12 shortcuts
Undo
⌘Z
Mac⌘Z
Redo
⌘⇧Z
Mac⌘⇧Z
Cut
⌘X
Mac⌘X
Copy
⌘C
Mac⌘C
Paste
⌘V
Mac⌘V
Paste and match style
⌘⌥⇧V
Mac⌘⌥⇧V
Duplicate object
⌘D
Mac⌘D
Select all
⌘A
Mac⌘A
Group objects
⌘⌥G
Mac⌘⌥G
Ungroup objects
⌘⌥⇧G
Mac⌘⌥⇧G
Bring forward
⌘]
Mac⌘]
Send backward
⌘[
Mac⌘[
Text Formatting
6 shortcuts
Bold
⌘B
Mac⌘B
Italic
⌘I
Mac⌘I
Underline
⌘U
Mac⌘U
Align left
⌘{
Mac⌘{
Align right
⌘}
Mac⌘}
Center align
⌘|
Mac⌘|
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Keynote shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as start presentation from beginning.
Can I print this Keynote shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Keynote?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Start presentation from beginning is — on Windows and ⌘⇧Return on macOS where available.
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