Explanation

• .pptx → Default PowerPoint Presentation (2007 and later)
• ppt → PowerPoint Presentation (97–2003)

Additional information:

• .ppsx → PowerPoint Show (opens directly as a slideshow)
• .potx → PowerPoint Template
• .pptm → Macro-enabled Presentation

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• The shortcut key to insert a new slide in a PowerPoint presentation is Ctrl + M.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + N shortcut key used to create a new presentation document.
• Ctrl + S shortcut key used to save a presentation.

Last verified on 29-05-2026

Explanation

• Ctrl + D is the shortcut key to duplicate the selected slide in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• It creates an exact copy of the selected slide.
• The duplicated slide is inserted immediately after the original.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + M → Insert a new blank slide
• Ctrl + Shift + C → Copy formatting
• Ctrl + Shift + V → Paste formatting
• F5 → Start Slide Show from the beginning

Last verified on 11-09-2026

Explanation

• Start a presentation from the current slide: Shift+F5
• Start a presentation from the beginning: F5

Additional information

• Ctrl + N: Create a new presentation document
• Ctrl + M: Insert a new slide
• Ctrl + S: save a presentation

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

• Start a presentation from the beginning: F5
• Start a presentation from the current slide: Shift + F5

Last verified on 01-09-2026