Insert a new slide shortcut key

To insert a new slide shortcut key in PowerPoint, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Ribbon

  1. Open your PowerPoint presentation and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "New Slide" button in the "Slides" group.
  3. Right-click on the "New Slide" button and select "Assign Shortcut" from the context menu.
  4. In the "Customize Keyboard" dialog box, select the shortcut key you want to use (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+S).
  5. Click "Assign" to assign the shortcut key.

Method 2: Using the Keyboard

  1. Open your PowerPoint presentation and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Press the "Alt" key on your keyboard to toggle the ribbon into "Alt text" mode.
  3. Type "N" to insert a new slide.
  4. Press the shortcut key you want to use (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+S) to assign it to the "New Slide" command.
  5. Release the "Alt" key to exit "Alt text" mode.

Method 3: Using the PowerPoint Options

  1. Open your PowerPoint presentation and go to the "File" tab.
  2. Click on "Options" at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
  3. In the "PowerPoint Options" dialog box, click on the "Customize" button.
  4. In the "Customize Keyboard" dialog box, select the "New Slide" command from the list of commands.
  5. Click "Assign" to assign the shortcut key you want to use (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+S).

Once you've assigned the shortcut key, you can use it to insert a new slide in your PowerPoint presentation.