PowerPoint Live now supports the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys for navigating between slides during a presentation. This enhancement gives presenters additional, familiar keyboard options and makes slide navigation easier and more intuitive.
Microsoft 365 Message Center ID: MC1465777
Last Modified: September 2, 2026
Category: Message Center
Tags: New feature, User impact
Status: Launched
Products & Platforms: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 apps
Rollout schedule
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout began in mid-August 2026 and is expected to be completed by early September 2026.
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
Users who present slides with PowerPoint Live.
Platform
- PowerPoint Live.
After this update:
- Presenters can use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to navigate between slides.
- Existing slide-navigation methods and input-device workflows will continue to work.
- The additional keyboard shortcuts will be available automatically as the update rolls out.
Action required / Recommendations
No action is required. You may update internal training or support materials to include the additional keyboard shortcuts.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.