How to Add a New Slide in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you add a new slide in Google Slides?
Press Ctrl + M (Google lists Ctrl + M on Mac too) to add a slide after the current one, or click New slide (+) at the top left. The new slide uses the same layout as the current slide. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then H I.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Home › New Slide. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcut
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| New slide | Ctrl+M | Ctrl+M |
Google's Mac shortcut list gives Ctrl + M here, not ⌘ + M.
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 Toolbar
- In the top left, click New slide (+). The slide is added with the same layout as the current one.
- For a different layout, click the down arrow next to it (New slide with layout) and choose a 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 the new one should follow.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). PowerPoint-style key-tips appear.
- Press H, then I. ShortieCuts runs “New Slide”.
| Keys | Also in ShortieCuts |
|---|---|
| Alt NSL | New SlideInsert key-tips |
| Alt DN | New SlideSlide key-tips |
When the ALT route helps: Handy if PowerPoint trained your fingers: Alt, H, I is New Slide on PowerPoint's Home tab, and with ShortieCuts it does the same in Google Slides.
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt HGG | Group ObjectsBuilt-in: Ctrl + Alt + G |
| Alt NX | Insert a Text Box |
| Alt GB | Change Background |
| Alt NA | Add Animation |
| Alt H4 | StrikethroughBuilt-in: Alt + Shift + 5 |
| Alt AAC | Align Objects |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to add a new slide in Google Slides?
New slide: Ctrl + M on Windows and Mac. Google's Mac shortcut list gives Ctrl + M here, not ⌘ + M. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + H + I work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + H + I there won't add a new slide. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then H, then I, and ShortieCuts runs its "New Slide" command.
How do I add a new slide in Google Slides on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: Ctrl + M (New slide). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then H, then I.
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.