How to Center an Object on a Slide in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you center an object on the slide in Google Slides?
Select the object, then click Arrange › Center on page and choose horizontally or vertically. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then A C H.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Arrange › Center on Page Horizontally. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Using the Menus
- Select the object you want to center.
- At the top, click Arrange › Center on page.
- Choose horizontally or vertically.
Google's keyboard shortcut list for Google Slides has no shortcut for this.
The PowerPoint-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Slides presentation.
- Select the object you want to center.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). PowerPoint-style key-tips appear.
- Press A, C, then H. ShortieCuts runs “Center on Page Horizontally”.
| Keys | Also in ShortieCuts |
|---|---|
| Alt ACV | Center on Page VerticallyArrange key-tips |
When the ALT route helps: Centering a title or logo becomes a quick habit: Alt, A, C, H centers it left to right, and Alt, A, C, V top to bottom.
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt SH | Skip Slide |
| Alt NU | Insert Audio |
| Alt GS | Slide Size |
| Alt NA | Add Animation |
| Alt H4 | StrikethroughBuilt-in: Alt + Shift + 5 |
| Alt HL | Change Layout |
FAQ
Is there a keyboard shortcut to center an object on the slide in Google Slides?
Google's keyboard shortcut list for Google Slides doesn't include one. Select the object, then click Arrange › Center on page and choose horizontally or vertically. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then A, then C, then H.
Does Alt + A + C + H work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + A + C + H there won't center an object on the slide. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then A, then C, then H, and ShortieCuts runs its "Center on Page Horizontally" command.
How do I center an object on the slide in Google Slides on a Mac?
The steps above work the same way on a Mac. With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then A, then C, then H.
Is ShortieCuts free?
ShortieCuts has a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed. After the trial, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year.