Enhanced Slide Navigation with Up and Down Arrow Keys in PPT Live
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Rollout
- Ends
- 9 Nov 2026
Rollout dates are often only in the text. When Microsoft moves them, the change shows under "What changed".
- Microsoft's start date
- 1 Sep 2026
- Last changed by Microsoft
- 1 Sep 2026
- First seen here
- 19 Oct 2026
- Versions seen
- 1
What the notice says
Microsoft's text, with its sections, lists and tables; source markup removedWhat 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.
What changed
Between the versions this installation saw, newest firstThis installation has seen one version of this notice, first on 19 Oct 2026. Later changes will show here.
Linked documentation
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Not confirmed here
What this page cannot tell you- Whether your tenant is affected: this is Microsoft's notice, not a check of your settings.
- Versions before 19 Oct 2026: this installation first saw the notice after Microsoft posted it.