How to Duplicate a Slide in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you duplicate a slide in Google Slides?
Select the slide in the panel on the left and press Ctrl + D (⌘ + D on Mac). Or right-click the slide and choose Duplicate slide. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then D D.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Slide › Duplicate Slide. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcut
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicate slide | Ctrl+D | ⌘+D |
These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension. To see Google's full list, press Ctrl + / (⌘ + / on Mac) in Google Slides.
Using the Menus
- At the left, click the slide you want to duplicate. To copy several, hold Shift and click them.
- Right-click and select Duplicate slide.
The PowerPoint-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Slides presentation.
- In the panel on the left, click the slide you want to copy.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). PowerPoint-style key-tips appear.
- Press D, then D. ShortieCuts runs “Duplicate Slide”.
When the ALT route helps: Google's Ctrl + D is already quick. The ALT route helps if you'd rather learn one pattern: in ShortieCuts, Alt, D holds the slide commands (D duplicates, X deletes, S skips).
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt AAC | Align Objects |
| Alt NSH | Insert a Shape |
| Alt GH | Change Theme |
| Alt KT | Add Transition |
| Alt HU | Bullet PointsBuilt-in: Ctrl + Shift + 8 |
| Alt ADH | Distribute Objects |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to duplicate a slide in Google Slides?
Duplicate slide: Ctrl + D on Windows; ⌘ + D on Mac. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + D + D work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + D + D there won't duplicate a slide. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then D, then D, and ShortieCuts runs its "Duplicate Slide" command.
How do I duplicate a slide in Google Slides on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: ⌘ + D (Duplicate slide). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then D, then D.
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.