Start Presentation in PowerPoint (F5 / ⌘⇧Return)
Begin the slideshow from the first slide: press F5 on Windows or ⌘⇧Return (Command+Shift+Return) on the Mac. Press Esc to end it.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start from the first slide | ⌘⇧Return | F5 | |
| Start from the current slide | ⌘Return | Shift+F5 | |
| Next slide | → or Space | → or Space | |
| Previous slide | ← or P | ← or P | |
| End the slideshow | Esc | Esc |
Go into presenting mode
Press F5 on Windows or ⌘⇧Return on the Mac to launch the slideshow from slide one. To start from the slide you're editing instead, use Shift+F5 on Windows or ⌘Return on the Mac.
Moving through and getting out
Advance with the → key or Space, go back with ←, and press Esc to leave the slideshow and return to editing.
FAQ
What is the start presentation shortcut in PowerPoint?
Press F5 on Windows or ⌘⇧Return (Command+Shift+Return) on the Mac to start from the first slide.
How do I start from the current slide?
Press Shift+F5 on Windows or ⌘Return on the Mac to begin the slideshow from the slide you're on.
How do I exit the slideshow?
Press Esc to end the presentation and return to the editing view.