Duplicate a Slide in PowerPoint (Ctrl+D / ⌘D)
Select a slide in the thumbnail pane, then press Ctrl+D on Windows or ⌘D (Command+D) on the Mac to make an exact copy right after it.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplicate the selected slide | ⌘D | Ctrl+D | |
| New slide | ⌘⇧N | Ctrl+M | |
| Delete the selected slide | Delete | Delete | |
| Move slide up / down | — | — |
Copy a slide in one keystroke
Click a slide in the thumbnail pane on the left so it is selected, then press Ctrl+D on Windows or ⌘D on the Mac. PowerPoint inserts an identical copy directly after the original, keeping all text, layout and animations.
Duplicate several at once
Hold Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ (Mac) and click multiple slides to select them, then press the duplicate shortcut to copy the whole group.
FAQ
What is the duplicate slide shortcut in PowerPoint?
Select the slide and press Ctrl+D on Windows or ⌘D (Command+D) on the Mac.
Does Ctrl+D copy animations and formatting too?
Yes — the duplicate is an exact copy, including text, layout, animations and transitions.
Can I duplicate more than one slide at a time?
Yes. Ctrl-click (Windows) or ⌘-click (Mac) several slides first, then press the duplicate shortcut.