By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Presenting the fundraiser results and nobody can see that tiny arrow? During the slide show, press Ctrl + L for a red laser pointer.
The Shortcut
- Ctrl + L: laser pointer
- Esc: back to the regular pointer
- PowerPoint on Windows
Bonus Tip: Draw on the Slide
Press Ctrl + P to circle or underline anything. Press E to erase the ink and Ctrl + A to get the arrow back.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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