PowerPoint Start From Current Slide Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

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

Quick Answer

Windows
Shift+F5
Mac
Cmd+Enter
Web
Alt+Shift+Enter
PowerPoint

Start From Current Slide

Windows
Shift+F5

Starts the slideshow from the current slide.

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How to start from current slide in PowerPoint with the keyboard

  1. Open PowerPoint and go to where you want to start from current slide.
  2. Press Shift + F5 on Windows or Cmd + Enter on Mac.

PowerPoint Start From Current Slide Shortcut for Windows

Press Shift + F5.

PowerPoint Start From Current Slide Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Enter.

PowerPoint Start From Current Slide Shortcut for PowerPoint Web

Press Alt + Shift + Enter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PowerPoint start from current slide shortcut?

On Windows, press Shift + F5. On a Mac, press Cmd + Enter.

Is there a Mac shortcut to start from current slide in PowerPoint?

Yes: Cmd + Enter.

Does it work in PowerPoint for the web?

Yes: Alt + Shift + Enter.

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