PDF Presenter Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
PDF Presenter mirrors the keyboard shortcuts used in PowerPoint and Keynote, so any muscle memory from those tools carries over. This cheat sheet is the full reference — bookmark it for quick lookup, or press ? while presenting to see the same list inside the tool.
If you're new to the tool, read How to Use the PDF Presenter first.
Navigation
Move between slides.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next slide | →, Space, Page Down, ↓, or Enter |
| Previous slide | ←, Page Up, ↑, or Backspace |
| First slide | Home |
| Last slide | End |
| Jump to slide N | Type N, then Enter |
The "type a number then Enter" pattern is the fastest way to skip ahead. There's a 2-second timeout — if you start typing and pause, the buffer resets, so you can't accidentally jump from a number you typed earlier.
Presentation
Control fullscreen and toolbar visibility.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle fullscreen | F |
| Exit fullscreen / close help | Esc |
The toolbar fades out automatically after a few seconds of inactivity in fullscreen so your audience sees a clean view. Move the mouse or tap the screen to bring it back.
Help
Open the in-app shortcut overlay without leaving the tab.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open the shortcut overlay | ? or H |
| Close the shortcut overlay | Esc, ?, or H |
The overlay shows the same list you're reading now. Useful when you're projecting and don't want to leave your slides.
Touchscreen gestures
If you're presenting from a phone or tablet, the keyboard shortcuts don't apply. Use these gestures instead.
| Action | Gesture |
|---|---|
| Next slide | Swipe left |
| Previous slide | Swipe right |
| Toggle toolbar | Tap the centre of the screen |
| Zoom in | Pinch out |
| Zoom out | Pinch in |
Fullscreen mode works on recent versions of iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Tap the fullscreen icon in the toolbar — there's no equivalent of the desktop F shortcut on touch devices.
Coming soon
These shortcuts are part of the v2 roadmap and are listed as "coming soon" in the tool's help overlay. They're not active yet.
| Action | Planned shortcut |
|---|---|
| Blackout the screen | B or . |
| Whiteout the screen | W or , |
| Toggle pacing coach | T |
| Laser pointer (hold) | L |
Blackout and whiteout match PowerPoint's audience-attention shortcuts. The pacing coach overlays a small timer to keep you on schedule. The laser pointer turns the cursor into a soft spotlight while held.
Tips for memorising shortcuts
FandEscare 80% of the value. Fullscreen in, Escape out — everything else is bonus.- Arrow keys and the space bar match every other deck tool ever built. If you've used PowerPoint or Keynote, you already know these.
?is a safe escape hatch. If you forget anything, press?(orH) inside the presenter and the cheat sheet appears as an overlay.- Jump-to-slide works in Q&A. When someone asks about a slide you covered earlier, type the number and press Enter — faster than arrow-spamming back.
Where to use this
Open the PDF Presenter and try the shortcuts on a deck you already have. The full how-to guide walks through a typical session: How to Use the PDF Presenter.