Working with shapes, pictures, boxes, objects and WordArt in PowerPoint

 

Working with shapes, pictures, boxes, objects and WordArt

 

Below are a list of keyboard shortcuts for use while working within PowerPoint, specifically relating to the use of auto shapes, pictures, boxes, objects and WordArt. These shortcuts will help you to quickly add objects into your presentation to create more appealing and accessible slides for your group of learners.

Insert a shape

  1. Press and release ALT, then N, then S, then H to select Shapes.
  2. Use the arrow keys to move through the categories of shapes, and select the shape that you want.
  3. Press CTRL+ENTER to insert the shape that you selected.

Insert a text box

  1. Press and release ALT, then N, and then X.
  2. Press CTRL+ENTER to insert the text box.

Insert an object

  1. Press and release ALT, then N, then J to select Object.
  2. Use the arrow keys to move through the objects.
  3. Press CTRL+ENTER to insert the object that you want.

Insert WordArt

  1. Press and release ALT, then N, then W to select WordArt.
  2. Use the arrow keys to select the WordArt style that you want, and then press ENTER.
  3. Type the text that you want.

Select a shape

 Note   If your cursor is within text, press ESC.

  • To select a single shape, press the TAB key to cycle forward (or SHIFT+TAB to cycle backward) through the objects until sizing handles appear on the object that you want to select.
  • To select multiple items, use the selection pane.

Group or ungroup shapes, pictures, and WordArt objects

  • To group shapes, pictures, or WordArt objects, select the items that you want to group, and then press CTRL+G.
  • To ungroup a group, select the group, and then press CTRL+SHIFT+G.

 

If you have any more shortcuts relating to using shapes, WordArt or pictures then please share them in the comment box below or email them to us at: eLearning@loucoll.ac.uk

 

 

 

 

 

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