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A Keyboard-First Presentation Workflow
Chaining shortcuts into a workflow beats memorizing isolated keys: new/open, title, align, add slides, rehearse. Use one or two keys per step and cut mouse switching.
The workflow
Ctrl+N/O to create or open.
Ctrl+Alt+1/2 for heading styles.
Ctrl+M for a new slide, F5 to rehearse.
On stage
Shift+F5 starts from the current slide.
B/W for black/white, number+Enter to jump.
FAQ
Why is keyboard faster?
Less mouse travel and menu hunting keeps you in flow.
What if I cannot remember?
Practice three at a time, stick a note on the monitor for a week.
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