PowerPoint New Slide Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Adds a new slide after the current one. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of PowerPoint, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows
Ctrl+M
Mac
Cmd+Shift+N
Web
Ctrl+M
PowerPoint

New Slide

Windows
Ctrl+M

Adds a new slide after the current one.

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How to new slide in PowerPoint with the keyboard

  1. Open PowerPoint and go to where you want to new slide.
  2. Press Ctrl + M on Windows or Cmd + Shift + N on Mac.

PowerPoint New Slide Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + M.

PowerPoint New Slide Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Shift + N.

PowerPoint New Slide Shortcut for PowerPoint Web

Press Ctrl + M.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PowerPoint new slide shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + M. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + N.

Is there a Mac shortcut to new slide in PowerPoint?

Yes: Cmd + Shift + N.

Does it work in PowerPoint for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + M.

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