How to Present a Slideshow in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you start a slideshow in Google Slides?
Press Ctrl + F5 on Windows or ⌘ + Enter on a Mac. Or click Slideshow at the top right, which starts full screen from the current slide. Press Esc to stop. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then S C.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Slide Show › From Current Slide. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcuts
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Present slides | Ctrl+F5 | ⌘+Enter |
| Present from beginning | Not in Google's list | ⌘+Shift+Enter |
| Stop presenting | Esc | Esc |
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
- In the top right, click Slideshow. The presentation goes full screen from the current slide.
- Or click View › Slideshow.
- Use the arrow keys to move between slides, and press Esc to exit.
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 to start from.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). PowerPoint-style key-tips appear.
- Press S, then C. ShortieCuts runs “From Current Slide”.
| Keys | Also in ShortieCuts |
|---|---|
| Alt WP | Present (Slideshow)View key-tips |
When the ALT route helps: Google's keys differ between Windows (Ctrl + F5) and Mac (⌘ + Enter). Alt, S, C, PowerPoint's From Current Slide key-tip on the Slide Show tab, is the same on both with ShortieCuts (Option on Mac).
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt SH | Skip Slide |
| Alt JPC | Crop an Image |
| Alt NU | Insert Audio |
| Alt GS | Slide Size |
| Alt HR | Find and ReplaceBuilt-in: Ctrl + H |
| Alt HL | Change Layout |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to start a slideshow in Google Slides?
Present slides: Ctrl + F5 on Windows; ⌘ + Enter on Mac. Present from beginning: ⌘ + Shift + Enter on Mac. Stop presenting: Esc on Windows and Mac. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + S + C work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + S + C there won't start a slideshow. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then S, then C, and ShortieCuts runs its "From Current Slide" command.
How do I start a slideshow in Google Slides on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: ⌘ + Enter (Present slides). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then S, then C.
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.