How to Add, Rearrange, Duplicate, and Delete Slides in PowerPoint

Duplicate a slide

Sometimes, you may want to make a copy of an existing slide, for example, to create variations or modifications of that slide. You can duplicate slides easily by using one of the following methods:

• Method 1: Use the Duplicate Slide button. This is the easiest way to duplicate slides. You just need to select the slides you want to duplicate in the Slides Tab, then click the Duplicate Slide button in the Home tab on the Ribbon. Duplicate slides will appear just below the original slide.
• Method 2: Use keyboard shortcuts. You can also use keyboard shortcuts to duplicate slides. You can select the slide you want to duplicate on the Slides Tab, then press Ctrl+D. Duplicate slides will appear just below the original slide.
• Method 3: Use the context menu. You can also duplicate a slide by right-clicking on the slide you want to duplicate on the Slides Tab. You will see a context menu appear, and you can select Duplicate Slide from the menu. Duplicate slides will appear just below the original slide.

Delete a slide

If you want to delete slides that you don’t need or don’t fit into your presentation, you can do so easily by using one of the following methods:

• Method 1: Use the Delete key. This is the easiest way to delete slides. You just need to select the slide you want to delete in the Slides Tab, then press the Delete key on your keyboard. The slide will be removed from your presentation.
• Method 2: Use the context menu. You can also delete a slide by right-clicking on the slide you want to delete on the Slides Tab. You will see a context menu appear, and you can select Delete Slide from the menu. The slide will be removed from your presentation.
• Method 3: Use Slide Sorter View. You can also delete slides by using Slide Sorter View. You can access this view by clicking the Slide Sorter button at the bottom right of the PowerPoint window, or by pressing Alt+V, D. In this view, you can select the slide you want to delete, then press the Delete key on your keyboard, or right-click and select Delete Slide from the context menu. You can also select multiple slides at once by holding down the Ctrl or Shift button while clicking the slides, and then deleting those slides together.

Conclusion

By knowing how to add, rearrange, duplicate, and delete slides in PowerPoint, you can create more effective and engaging presentations. You can customize your slides according to your content, goals, and audience. You can also save time and effort by using the features available in PowerPoint. Hope you find this article useful. Thanks for reading.