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Zach - 08 Aug 2006 17:25 GMT

How do I enable PPT 2003 keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Alt-R-G to group objects)
in PPT 2007?

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Luc - 08 Aug 2006 17:54 GMT

Zach,
Don't think you can but I may be wrong. I think there is a new shortcut to
group objects though : Ctrl+G.

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> How do I enable PPT 2003 keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Alt-R-G to group
> objects)
> in PPT 2007?

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tohlz - 08 Aug 2006 18:37 GMT

Ctrl-G is to bring up the Grid and Guides.
It should be Ctrl-Shift-G.

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> Zach,
> Don't think you can but I may be wrong. I think there is a new shortcut to
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> > objects)
> > in PPT 2007?

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tohlz - 08 Aug 2006 18:39 GMT

Just to add on,
If you want to ungroup, that would be Ctrl-Shift-H.

There is also a list of shortcut keys here which you can take a look at:
http://www.bettersolutions.com/powerpoint/PEO143/YE214330331.htm

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> Zach,
> Don't think you can but I may be wrong. I think there is a new shortcut to
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> > objects)
> > in PPT 2007?

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Luc - 08 Aug 2006 18:53 GMT

Tohlz,
Ctrl+shift+G and Ctrl+shift+H work in 2003, is it still the same in 2007?
Just gone to Echo's site there she says Ctrl+G to group objects (number 22
in the list of new features). Can't test it here as I do not have 2007
installed.

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> Just to add on,
> If you want to ungroup, that would be Ctrl-Shift-H.
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>> > objects)
>> > in PPT 2007?

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tohlz - 08 Aug 2006 19:02 GMT

Yup, in PowerPoint 2007, it will be Ctrl-G to group, and Ctrl-Shift-G to
ungroup.

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> Tohlz,
> Ctrl+shift+G and Ctrl+shift+H work in 2003, is it still the same in 2007?
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> >> > objects)
> >> > in PPT 2007?

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tohlz - 08 Aug 2006 19:06 GMT

Sorry, i mean no. The keys will be different in PowerPoint 2007 (which would
be Ctrl-G to group, and Ctrl-Shift-G to ungroup as i have mentioned on the
above post)

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> Tohlz,
> Ctrl+shift+G and Ctrl+shift+H work in 2003, is it still the same in 2007?
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
> >> > objects)
> >> > in PPT 2007?

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Epinn - 08 Aug 2006 23:45 GMT

Hi guys,

The other day when I had a problem doing some marquee, John told me about
the "select multiple object" command. I was so happy about it that I
instantly added that command to the drawing toolbar.

Today I learn about the shortcut keys. Looks like there are at least three
ways to select/group multiple objects.

(A) #8 of this link
http://www.soniacoleman.com/Tutorials/PowerPoint/quicktricks.htm#16.%20%20Di

(B) A little known PPT feature?
http://www.techsmith.com/community/blogcomments.asp?thread=38

(C) Shortcut keys

Echo also told me 'PPT 2007 has a nice "selection and visibility" task pane,
which negates the need for select multiple.' (Source: My thread on "Why
can't I move multiple objects by forming a box with my mouse?" of Aug 2.)

I'll keep a collection of techniques. ;)

Regards,

Epinn

> Tohlz,
> Ctrl+shift+G and Ctrl+shift+H work in 2003, is it still the same in 2007?
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aneasiertomorrow - 09 Aug 2006 01:54 GMT

Thanks Epinn (and Echo S!). The tip on 'select multiple objects' button is
great *and* I learned how to name the objects - my life is going to get so
much easier. Yay!

Lucy

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Steve Rindsberg - 09 Aug 2006 01:09 GMT

> How do I enable PPT 2003 keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Alt-R-G to group objects)
> in PPT 2007?

Alt + G G G

Tip: press and HOLD the alt key for a second or so. The keyboard commands you
can use for each option will appear. It's nicely done.

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