Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1465777

MC1465777 - Enhanced Slide Navigation with Up and Down Arrow Keys in PPT Live

PowerPoint Live now allows slide navigation using Up and Down Arrow keys, enhancing presenter control. This update, rolling out globally from mid-August to early September 2026, requires no action but may prompt updates to training materials. Existing navigation methods remain unchanged.

Message Center ID

MC1465777

Category

stay Informed

Severity

normal

Services

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 apps

Tags

New feature, User impact

Published

2026-09-01

Last updated

2026-09-01

Expires

2026-11-09

[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: 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.