Keynote shortcuts
- 138 shortcuts
- 7 sections
- Apple Apps
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Many Keynote shortcuts in Presenting are single letters, among them Show a black screen, Show a white screen, Show or hide the pointer, Display the slide number and Reset timer. Three others in that section use an arrow key with Shift: Go back to previous build, Advance to next slide without builds and Advance without animation. Slide Navigator includes Create a new slide, Move to the next slide and Move to the previous slide, which need no modifier.
Start with these
- Show or hide presenter notes
- Show a black screen
- Create a new slide
- Group selected objects
- Open a new comment
- Add a row below
Tips for Keynote
- Show a black screen B and Show a white screen W use the first letter of the color.
- In Objects, Ungroup selected objects ⌥⇧⌘G and Unlock selected objects ⌥⌘L each add one modifier to Group selected objects ⌥⌘G and Lock selected objects ⌘L.
General41
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Speaker Notes | |
| Play Slideshow | |
| End Slideshow | |
| Skip Slide | |
| Duplicate Slide | |
| Show Fonts | |
| Open the theme chooser | |
| Save a presentation | |
| Print a presentation | |
| Minimize a window | |
| Open theme chooser with Language menu | |
| Duplicate a presentation | |
| Show the Settings window | |
| Choose a file to insert | |
| Enter or exit Edit Slide Layouts view | |
| Quit Keynote | |
| Close the theme chooser | |
| Minimize all windows | |
| Zoom to selection | |
| Show the Colors window | |
| Hide Keynote | |
| Quit Keynote and keep windows open | |
| Open an existing presentation | |
| Open the Keynote User Guide | |
| Enter full-screen view | |
| Fit slide in the window | |
| Hide or show the toolbar | |
| Hide other windows | |
| Save as | |
| Close all windows | |
| Zoom out | |
| Show the presentation rulers | |
| Show or hide the object list | |
| Redo the last action | |
| Close a window | |
| Zoom in | |
| Return to actual size | |
| Hide or show inspector sidebars | |
| Undo the last action |
Text Formatting27
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show the Fonts window | |
| Delete the word before insertion point | |
| Increase space between characters | |
| Align the text flush right | |
| Cut the selection | |
| Paste and match style | |
| Apply boldface to selected text | |
| Delete text to end of paragraph | |
| Make the text superscript | |
| Justify text | |
| Copy the selection | |
| Enter special characters | |
| Apply italic to selected text | |
| Make the font size bigger | |
| Make the text subscript | |
| Decrease the indent level | |
| Copy the paragraph style | |
| Delete the previous character or selection | |
| Decrease space between characters | |
| Center the text | |
| Turn text into a link | |
| Paste the paragraph style | |
| Apply underline to selected text | |
| Make the font size smaller | |
| Align the text flush left | |
| Increase the indent level | |
| Paste the selection |
Find10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find | |
| Check spelling and grammar | |
| Find next | |
| Show Spelling and Grammar window | |
| Find previous | |
| Open a new comment | |
| Look up the word at insertion point | |
| Show the previous comment | |
| Place selected text in Find field | |
| Show the next comment |
Objects14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select the next object on the slide | |
| Bring object one layer forward | |
| Duplicate the object | |
| Select the previous object on the slide | |
| Group selected objects | |
| Mask or unmask the object | |
| Send object to the back | |
| Ungroup selected objects | |
| Deselect all objects | |
| Bring object to the front | |
| Unlock selected objects | |
| Select all objects | |
| Send object one layer back | |
| Lock selected objects |
Tables13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert an equation | |
| Select all rows that intersect | |
| Merge selected cells | |
| Add a row above | |
| Select all columns that intersect | |
| Unmerge selected cells | |
| Add a row below | |
| Delete selected rows | |
| Turn on autofill mode | |
| Add a column to the left | |
| Auto-align cell content | |
| Add a column to the right | |
| Delete selected columns |
Presenting22
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play a presentation | |
| Show or hide presenter notes | |
| Show a white screen | |
| Scroll presenter notes up | |
| Hide presentation and switch to last app | |
| Advance to the next slide or build | |
| Go back to previous build | |
| Show or hide the pointer | |
| Scroll presenter notes down | |
| Show or hide keyboard shortcuts | |
| Go to previous slide | |
| Go back through previously viewed slides | |
| Display the slide number | |
| Increase note font size | |
| Advance to next slide without builds | |
| Show a black screen | |
| Reset timer | |
| Quit presentation mode | |
| Advance without animation | |
| Pause the presentation | |
| Switch primary and presenter displays | |
| Decrease note font size |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Keynote have on macOS?
Keynote has 138 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 7 sections: General, Text Formatting, Find, Objects, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Keynote shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Show or hide presenter notes (⇧⌘P), Show a black screen (B), Create a new slide (Enter), Group selected objects (⌥⌘G), Open a new comment (⇧⌘K), Add a row below (⌥Down). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Keynote shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 138 Keynote shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Keynote keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Keynote keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Keynote shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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