Alt+S is a keyboard shortcut often used to open the slide show settings in PowerPoint.

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.

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  • Alt+S in Microsoft Outlook.
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  • Alt+S in Microsoft Word.
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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, you can 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.

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Alt+S in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, pressing Alt+S opens the References tab in the Ribbon. After using this shortcut, you can 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.

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  • Ctrl+S

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