Alt+S

Updated: 02/07/2022 by Computer Hope
Alt+S keyboard shortcut

Alt+S is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to open the slide show settings in PowerPoint. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

How to use the Alt+S keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press S.

Alt+S in Microsoft Outlook

In Microsoft Outlook, pressing Alt+S sends the e-mail being composed.

Alt+S in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Alt+S opens the Slide Show tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, press an additional key to select an option in the Slide Show tab. For example, after pressing Alt+S, you could press B to start a slide show from the beginning.

Alt+S in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+S opens the References tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, press an additional key to select an option in the References tab. For example, after pressing Alt+S, you could press T to open the Table of Contents.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

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