PowerPoint Bring Forward Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Brings the selected object one layer forward. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of PowerPoint, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows
Ctrl+]
Mac
Cmd+Shift+F
Web
Not confirmed yet
PowerPoint

Bring Forward

Windows
Ctrl+]

Brings the selected object one layer forward.

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How to bring forward in PowerPoint with the keyboard

  1. Open PowerPoint and go to where you want to bring forward.
  2. Press Ctrl + ] on Windows or Cmd + Shift + F on Mac.

PowerPoint Bring Forward Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + ].

PowerPoint Bring Forward Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Shift + F.

PowerPoint Bring Forward Shortcut for PowerPoint Web

We haven't confirmed a PowerPoint Web shortcut for this yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PowerPoint bring forward shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + ]. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + F.

Is there a Mac shortcut to bring forward in PowerPoint?

Yes: Cmd + Shift + F.

Does it work in PowerPoint for the web?

We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.

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