PowerPoint Send Backward Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

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

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+[
Mac: Cmd+Shift+B
Web: Not confirmed yet

PowerPoint

Send Backward

Windows

Ctrl+[

Sends the selected object one layer back.

How to send backward in PowerPoint with the keyboard

Open PowerPoint and go to where you want to send backward.
Press Ctrl + [ on Windows or Cmd + Shift + B on Mac.

PowerPoint Send Backward Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + [.

PowerPoint Send Backward Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Shift + B.

PowerPoint Send Backward 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 send backward shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + [. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + B.

Is there a Mac shortcut to send backward in PowerPoint?

Yes: Cmd + Shift + B.

Does it work in PowerPoint for the web?

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

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