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        "content": "Here\u2019s how to use a keyboard to present with **PowerPoint Live** (within Microsoft Teams), plus general keyboard shortcuts while presenting via PowerPoint. These steps are current as of May 2026.  \n  \n---\n\n## \ud83c\udfac Presenting with PowerPoint Live via Keyboard\n\nPowerPoint Live lets you deliver slides through Teams with a presenter view. If you want to control the presentation entirely via keyboard, here\u2019s how:\n\n1. **Start or join a Teams meeting**  \n   Use the Teams app (Windows, Mac, or web) to host or join a meeting.\n\n2. **Open the Share pane**  \n   - Press `Tab` until you hear \u201cShare , button\u201d in the meeting controls.  \n   - Press `Enter` to open sharing options. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-a-screen-reader-to-share-and-co-present-with-powerpoint-live-in-microsoft-teams-ce831acd-9ea9-4c23-beb8-3c26ad1b8307?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Select a PowerPoint file to share (Live)**  \n   - In the Share pane, press `Tab` to \u201cShare a PowerPoint file.\u201d  \n   - Use the Up/Down arrow keys to scroll through recently opened files.  \n   - Press `Enter` on your choice. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-a-screen-reader-to-share-and-co-present-with-powerpoint-live-in-microsoft-teams-ce831acd-9ea9-4c23-beb8-3c26ad1b8307?utm_source=openai))\n\n   > If your file isn\u2019t listed, use Tab/arrow keys to move to \u201cBrowse OneDrive\u201d or \u201cBrowse my computer\u201d and press `Enter` to open the browser dialog. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/tip-use-powerpoint-live-to-show-slides-in-a-meeting-ddfc73dd-b957-4f2b-8e42-ce078f51873c?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. **Navigate slides using keyboard**  \n   Once your deck is live:  \n   - Press `Enter` or `Tab`/`Shift + Tab` until you hear \u201cNavigate forward\u201d or \u201cNavigate back\u201d and press `Enter` to move slides. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-a-screen-reader-to-share-and-co-present-with-powerpoint-live-in-microsoft-teams-ce831acd-9ea9-4c23-beb8-3c26ad1b8307?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Use the slide thumbnails strip to jump directly to a specific slide. Press `Tab` until you reach it, then arrow keys, then `Enter`. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-a-screen-reader-to-share-and-co-present-with-powerpoint-live-in-microsoft-teams-ce831acd-9ea9-4c23-beb8-3c26ad1b8307?utm_source=openai))\n\n5. **Read speaker notes (if needed)**  \n   - Tab through to \u201cSlide notes,\u201d then use your screen reader\u2019s navigation keys to browse the content. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-a-screen-reader-to-share-and-co-present-with-powerpoint-live-in-microsoft-teams-ce831acd-9ea9-4c23-beb8-3c26ad1b8307?utm_source=openai))\n\n6. **Stop presenting**  \n   - Tab back to the \u201cMeeting controls,\u201d then find \u201cStop presenting\u201d via Left/Right arrows and press `Enter`. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-a-screen-reader-to-share-and-co-present-with-powerpoint-live-in-microsoft-teams-ce831acd-9ea9-4c23-beb8-3c26ad1b8307?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u2328\ufe0f Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for PowerPoint (Slide Show / Presenter Mode)\n\nIf you're running slides in PowerPoint (outside Teams or using Presenter View), these functions help you control the show via keyboard:\n\n| Action | Key(s) |\n|---|---|\n| Start slideshow from first slide | `F5` ([ppt-design.com](https://ppt-design.com/ja/blog/how-to-enter-slideshow-mode-in-powerpoint-3-ways?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Start from current slide | `Shift + F5` ([ppt-design.com](https://ppt-design.com/ja/blog/how-to-enter-slideshow-mode-in-powerpoint-3-ways?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Next slide / animation | `Right Arrow`, `Down Arrow`, `Space`, `Enter`, `Page Down` ([tipsmake.com](https://tipsmake.com/powerpoint-presentation-with-keyboard-slide-shortcuts?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Previous slide | `Left Arrow`, `Up Arrow`, `Page Up`, `P`, `Backspace` ([tipsmake.com](https://tipsmake.com/powerpoint-presentation-with-keyboard-slide-shortcuts?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Jump to a specific slide | Type slide number then press `Enter` ([tipsmake.com](https://tipsmake.com/powerpoint-presentation-with-keyboard-slide-shortcuts?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Black screen (pause slides) | `B` ([tipsmake.com](https://tipsmake.com/powerpoint-presentation-with-keyboard-slide-shortcuts?utm_source=openai)) |\n| White screen | `W` ([tipsmake.com](https://tipsmake.com/powerpoint-presentation-with-keyboard-slide-shortcuts?utm_source=openai)) |\n| End slideshow / exit | `Esc` ([tipsmake.com](https://tipsmake.com/powerpoint-presentation-with-keyboard-slide-shortcuts?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you're on **Windows, Mac, or PowerPoint for Web**, I can give you shortcuts tailored to your platform too."
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