Use an external keyboard with PowerPoint for Android

Applies To
PowerPoint for Android tablets PowerPoint for Android phones

Using an external keyboard with your touch device allows you to take advantage of keyboard shortcuts you’re familiar with if you are also using PowerPoint on a Mac or Windows computer.

The shortcuts listed in this article are the only ones that will work in this version of PowerPoint.

Editing and formatting the presentation

To Press
Undo the last action CONTROL + Z
Repeat the last action CONTROL + Y
Cut the selected content (and copy to the Clipboard) CONTROL + X
Copy the selected content to the Clipboard CONTROL + C
Paste copied or cut content CONTROL + V
Select all CONTROL + A
Bold selected content CONTROL + B
Italicize selected content CONTROL + I
Underline selected content CONTROL + U
Save or sync CONTROL + S
Copy formatting CONTROL + SHIFT + C
Select text SHIFT + LEFT/RIGHT ARROW or SHIFT + UP/DOWN ARROW