PowerPoint End Slideshow Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Exits the slideshow. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of PowerPoint, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Esc
Mac: Esc
Web: Esc

PowerPoint

End Slideshow

Windows

Esc

Exits the slideshow.

How to end slideshow in PowerPoint with the keyboard

Open PowerPoint and go to where you want to end slideshow.
Press Esc on Windows or Esc on Mac.

PowerPoint End Slideshow Shortcut for Windows

Press Esc.

PowerPoint End Slideshow Shortcut for Mac

Press Esc.

PowerPoint End Slideshow Shortcut for PowerPoint Web

Press Esc.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PowerPoint end slideshow shortcut?

On Windows, press Esc. On a Mac, press Esc.

Is there a Mac shortcut to end slideshow in PowerPoint?

Yes: Esc.

Does it work in PowerPoint for the web?

Yes: Esc.

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