What is the shortcut for Bold?
Windows: Ctrl+B. Mac: Ctrl+B.
🎤PowerPoint Shortcut
Bold
Detailed guide to use "Bold" in PowerPoint
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
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Windows shortcut: Ctrl+B
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⌃+B
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Mac shortcut: Ctrl+B
Basic Info
- Category
- Text Formatting
- Difficulty
- ★☆☆(Beginner)
How to Use
- 1Select the target object or slide if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3Bold is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and improve presentation workflow speed.
FAQ
How do I use Bold?
Use it on selected text to speed up title and body formatting.
What shortcuts should I practice after Bold?
Practice bold, center align, and font size changes next and you can speed up both slide editing and presentation control.
Where can I practice Bold?
Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review bold, center align, and font size changes in the same flow.