What and why:
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.
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:
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.