Black Screen
Windows
B
Blacks out the screen during a slideshow.
PowerPoint Black Screen Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Blacks out the screen during a slideshow. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of PowerPoint, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- B
- Mac
- B
- Web
- B
How to black screen in PowerPoint with the keyboard
- Open PowerPoint and go to where you want to black screen.
- Press B on Windows or B on Mac.
PowerPoint Black Screen Shortcut for Windows
Press B.
PowerPoint Black Screen Shortcut for Mac
Press B.
PowerPoint Black Screen Shortcut for PowerPoint Web
Press B.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the PowerPoint black screen shortcut?
On Windows, press B. On a Mac, press B.
Is there a Mac shortcut to black screen in PowerPoint?
Yes: B.
Does it work in PowerPoint for the web?
Yes: B.
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