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shortcut to insert text box on powerpoint

Anonymous
2023-06-05T21:44:16+00:00

Is there a shortcut to insert text box on powerpoint?

Is there something also to insert equations like in word alt+maiusc+=?

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  1. John Korchok 224K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-06-06T16:59:14+00:00

    PowerPoint doesn't have custom keyboard shortcuts, though there are third-party add-ins that make it possible.

    As a workaround, you can add the Insert Text Box command to the Quick Access Toolbar, where it automatically acquires a numeric keyboard shortcut. If the command is at the 5th spot from the left, Alt + 5 will run it.

    1. In PowerPoint, choose File>Options>Quick Access Toolbar.
    2. Change the Choose command from dropdown to Insert Tab.
    3. In the left-hand list, scroll down to Insert Text Box and select it.
    4. Click on the Add>> button to add it to the QAT in the right-hand list. OK out. The icon is added to the QAT.
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  1. John Korchok 224K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-06-06T00:39:16+00:00

    To see the keyboard shortcuts, hold down the Alt key for a couple of seconds. The key combination to insert a text box is Alt + N, then X.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-06T09:07:54+00:00

    Thank you so much for your answer!

    I found out that for my powrpoint (maybe because it is in italian) the combination is Alt+C+AC

    I hoped it could have been more straightforward, is there a way to set manually an easier shortcut?

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-06-06T20:07:48+00:00

    Thank you so much, that was easy and very useful to set command you think you will use frequently.

    It has been a real honor to have your time and experience!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-09-22T06:30:10+00:00

    PowerPoint doesn't have custom keyboard shortcuts, though there are third-party add-ins that make it possible.

    As a workaround, you can add the Insert Text Box command to the Quick Access Toolbar, where it automatically acquires a numeric keyboard shortcut. If the command is at the 5th spot from the left, Alt + 5 will run it.

    1. In PowerPoint, choose File>Options>Quick Access Toolbar.
    2. Change the Choose command from dropdown to Insert Tab.
    3. In the left-hand list, scroll down to Insert Text Box and select it.
    4. Click on the Add>> button to add it to the QAT in the right-hand list. OK out. The icon is added to the QAT.

    Hi,

    thanks for the trick, it'll be very helpful!

    I'd suggest a minor edit though, since

    1. A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.
    2. A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order. I would suggest "Alt, 5" instead of "Alt + 5" will run it.

    Thanks again for your answer : I will widely use (this feature of) the Quick Access Toolbar for now on!

    Best regards,

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