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PowerPoint, Word & Hangul Shortcuts Complete Guide: Slide Master, TOC, Headers Setup
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PowerPoint, Word & Hangul Shortcuts Complete Guide: Slide Master, TOC, Headers Setup
This guide consolidates the essential shortcuts and document settings for three widely used office tools: PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Hangul (HWP). Whether you are creating presentations, writing reports, or drafting Korean government documents, mastering these tools reduces production time dramatically and ensures consistent, professional output.
Part 1: PowerPoint Shortcuts & Settings
1.1 Essential Shortcut Table (Windows / Mac)
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Start slideshow from beginning | F5 | Cmd+Shift+Return |
| Start slideshow from current slide | Shift+F5 | Cmd+Return |
| New slide | Ctrl+M | Cmd+M |
| Duplicate slide | Ctrl+D | Cmd+D |
| Group objects | Ctrl+G | Cmd+G |
| Ungroup objects | Ctrl+Shift+G | Cmd+Shift+G |
| Select next object | Tab | Tab |
| Select previous object | Shift+Tab | Shift+Tab |
| Increase font size | Ctrl+] | Cmd+] |
| Decrease font size | Ctrl+[ | Cmd+[ |
| Demote outline level | Alt+Shift+Right | Tab |
| Promote outline level | Alt+Shift+Left | Shift+Tab |
| Bold | Ctrl+B | Cmd+B |
| Italic | Ctrl+I | Cmd+I |
| Underline | Ctrl+U | Cmd+U |
| Center align | Ctrl+E | Cmd+E |
| Copy | Ctrl+C | Cmd+C |
| Paste | Ctrl+V | Cmd+V |
| Paste formatting only | Ctrl+Shift+V | Cmd+Ctrl+V |
| Undo | Ctrl+Z | Cmd+Z |
| Select all | Ctrl+A | Cmd+A |
| Find | Ctrl+F | Cmd+F |
| Find and Replace | Ctrl+H | Cmd+H |
| Save | Ctrl+S | Cmd+S |
| Ctrl+P | Cmd+P | |
| Zoom in | Ctrl++ | Cmd++ |
| Zoom out | Ctrl+- | Cmd+- |
1.2 Slideshow Presenter Shortcuts
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Next slide | N, Enter, Space, Right/Down Arrow |
| Previous slide | P, Backspace, Left/Up Arrow |
| Jump to specific slide | Type slide number then Enter |
| Black screen (blank display) | B |
| White screen (blank display) | W |
| Show Presenter View | Alt+F5 |
| End slideshow | Esc |
| Switch pointer to laser | Ctrl+L |
| Switch pointer to pen | Ctrl+P |
| Erase ink annotations | E |
| Show context menu | Right-click |
1.3 Slide Master Settings
The Slide Master is the backbone of consistent presentation design.
Opening Slide Master:
- View tab → Slide Master
- Left panel: topmost slide = master; slides below = layouts
Elements you can set in the master:
- Background color and background images
- Font family, size, and color (theme fonts)
- Logo and company imagery
- Placeholder position and size
- Borders, lines, and decorative shapes
Close Slide Master: Slide Master tab → Close Master View
1.4 Inserting Headers, Footers, and Slide Numbers
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Insert tab → Text group → Header & Footer
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In the Slide tab, configure:
- Date and time: Auto-update or fixed date
- Slide number: Auto-number each slide
- Footer: Enter text (e.g., company name, presenter name)
- Don't show on title slide checkbox
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Click Apply to All to apply across all slides
Change the starting slide number:
- Design tab → Slide Size → Custom Slide Size
- Change the "Number slides from" field
1.5 Creating a Table of Contents Slide
Method 1: Outline View
- View tab → Outline View
- Slide titles are automatically shown in the outline
- Copy titles and paste them into a new slide
Method 2: Sections
- Right-click between slides in the slide panel → Add Section
- Name each section
- Use section names as the basis for your table of contents slide
Method 3: Hyperlinked Table of Contents
- Create a TOC slide and select each item's text
- Insert tab → Link → This Document → select the target slide
- During the presentation, clicking any item jumps directly to that slide
1.6 Presenter Notes and Practical Tips
Using Presenter Notes:
- Write speaking scripts or reminders in the notes area below each slide
- During the slideshow, press Alt+F5 to open Presenter View: the audience sees only the slide while you see your notes
Clean transitions:
- Transitions tab → set transition effect to None for a distraction-free presentation
- Apply to all slides: select any effect → Apply to All
Aligning objects precisely:
- Home tab → Arrange → Align for pixel-perfect positioning
- Hold Shift while dragging to constrain movement to a straight line
Part 2: Microsoft Word Shortcuts & Settings
2.1 Essential Shortcut Table
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Force page break | Ctrl+Enter | Cmd+Return |
| Extend selection mode | F8 | F8 |
| Toggle case | Shift+F3 | Fn+Shift+F3 |
| Apply Normal style | Ctrl+Shift+N | Cmd+Shift+N |
| Insert date field | Alt+Shift+D | — |
| Insert time field | Alt+Shift+T | — |
| Insert field code | Ctrl+F9 | Cmd+F9 |
| Save | Ctrl+S | Cmd+S |
| Undo | Ctrl+Z | Cmd+Z |
| Bold | Ctrl+B | Cmd+B |
| Italic | Ctrl+I | Cmd+I |
| Underline | Ctrl+U | Cmd+U |
| Find | Ctrl+F | Cmd+F |
| Find and Replace | Ctrl+H | Cmd+H |
| Ctrl+P | Cmd+P | |
| Select all | Ctrl+A | Cmd+A |
| Copy | Ctrl+C | Cmd+C |
| Paste | Ctrl+V | Cmd+V |
| Paste without formatting | Ctrl+Alt+V | Cmd+Shift+V |
| Increase indent | Tab (in lists) | Tab |
| Decrease indent | Shift+Tab (in lists) | Shift+Tab |
| Line spacing: single | Ctrl+1 | Cmd+1 |
| Line spacing: double | Ctrl+2 | Cmd+2 |
| Line spacing: 1.5 | Ctrl+5 | Cmd+5 |
| Add/remove space before paragraph | Ctrl+0 | Cmd+0 |
| Apply Heading 1 style | Ctrl+Alt+1 | Cmd+Alt+1 |
| Apply Heading 2 style | Ctrl+Alt+2 | Cmd+Alt+2 |
| Apply Heading 3 style | Ctrl+Alt+3 | Cmd+Alt+3 |
| Open Styles pane | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S | Cmd+Alt+Shift+S |
| Update field | F9 | F9 |
2.2 Header and Footer Settings
Inserting a header:
- Insert tab → Header → Edit Header
- Or double-click in the top margin area of the document
Tools available in header editing mode:
- Header & Footer Tools tab appears automatically
- Buttons to insert page numbers, date, time, file path
- Go to Footer / Go to Header toggle button
- Link to Previous button (connect/disconnect from the previous section)
Inserting page numbers:
- Insert tab → Page Number → choose position (Top/Bottom/Margin)
- Select a number format (Arabic, Roman, letters, etc.)
Changing the starting page number:
- Insert tab → Page Number → Format Page Numbers
- Enter the desired number in the Start at field
2.3 Different Odd and Even Page Headers
- In header editing mode, go to Header & Footer Tools → Design tab
- Check Different Odd & Even Pages in the Options group
- Enter separate content for the odd-page and even-page header areas
Practical example:
- Odd pages (right side): current chapter name
- Even pages (left side): book or report title
2.4 Different First Page Header
- Check Different First Page in the Options group
- Enter content (or leave blank) in the first page header area
Use case: Cover page with no header/footer; company name and page number starting from page 2.
2.5 Section Breaks for Per-Chapter Headers
Long documents with different headers in each chapter require section breaks.
Insert a section break:
- Place the cursor where the new section should begin
- Layout tab → Breaks → Next Page (section break)
Set a different header per section:
- Double-click the header area of the new section
- Click Link to Previous to disconnect from the previous section (button appears un-highlighted)
- Enter the desired content for that section's header
2.6 Automatic Table of Contents
Step 1: Apply heading styles
The automatic TOC is generated from Heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3).
- Major chapter titles: Heading 1 (Ctrl+Alt+1)
- Subheadings: Heading 2 (Ctrl+Alt+2)
- Sub-subheadings: Heading 3 (Ctrl+Alt+3)
You can also apply styles from the Styles Gallery in the Home tab.
Step 2: Insert the table of contents
- Place the cursor where you want the TOC
- References tab → Table of Contents → Automatic Table 1 or Automatic Table 2
- A formatted TOC with headings and page numbers is generated instantly
Step 3: Update the table of contents
After editing the document:
- Click inside the TOC and press F9
- Or right-click the TOC → Update Field → Update Entire Table
Customizing TOC formatting:
- References tab → Table of Contents → Custom Table of Contents
- Adjust levels shown, tab leader style (dots vs. none), page number position
- Click Modify to change font, size, and indentation for each TOC level
2.7 Paragraph Settings
Indentation:
- Home tab → Paragraph group → Indent buttons
- Or open the Paragraph Dialog (Alt+H+PG) for precise control
Line spacing:
- Select the text
- Home tab → Line and Paragraph Spacing button
- Choose 1.0, 1.15, 1.5, 2.0, or Line Spacing Options for custom values
Paragraph spacing (before/after):
- Open Paragraph dialog → Spacing section
- Set Before and After values in points
Saving a custom style:
- Apply the desired formatting
- In the Styles gallery, click Create a Style
- Name and save it — reusable across documents
2.8 Track Changes
Track Changes records every edit made to a document — who changed what — making it essential for collaborative document review.
Toggle Track Changes on/off:
- Review tab → Track Changes → Track Changes
- Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+E
While tracking is on:
- Inserted text: underlined and color-coded by author
- Deleted text: shown as strikethrough and color-coded
- Each collaborator is assigned a different color automatically
Accepting or rejecting changes:
- Review tab → Changes group
- Accept — incorporates the change into the document
- Reject — reverts to the original text
- Accept All / Reject All — process all changes at once
Comments:
- Review tab → New Comment (Ctrl+Alt+M)
- Select text, insert a comment → appears as a balloon in the right margin
Part 3: Hangul (HWP) Shortcuts & Settings
Hangul (HWP), developed by Hancom, is the dominant word processor in South Korea, particularly in government, education, and legal sectors. This section covers the essential shortcuts and features for working with HWP documents.
3.1 Essential Shortcut Table
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | Ctrl+S |
| Save As | Alt+V |
| New document | Ctrl+N, N |
| Character format (font dialog) | Alt+L |
| Paragraph format | Alt+T |
| Apply style | F6 |
| Edit styles | F7 |
| Spell check | F7 (Hangul 2022+) or F8 (older versions) |
| Find | Ctrl+F |
| Find and Replace | Ctrl+H |
| Block selection | F3 or Shift+Arrow keys |
| Block calculation | Ctrl+K, B |
| Insert formula | Ctrl+N, E |
| Create table | Ctrl+N, T |
| Insert image | Ctrl+N, I |
| Insert mode toggle | Insert or Ctrl+K |
| Page numbering | Ctrl+N, P |
| Update field | F9 |
| Section break | Shift+F6 |
| Ctrl+P | |
| Print preview | Ctrl+F2 |
| Increase font size | Alt+Shift+E |
| Decrease font size | Alt+Shift+R |
| Increase line spacing | Alt+Shift+Z |
| Decrease line spacing | Alt+Shift+A |
3.2 Header and Footer Settings
Inserting a header/footer:
- Page menu → Header/Footer
- Or press Ctrl+N, H for header, Ctrl+N, F for footer
In header/footer editing mode:
- Insert text, date, file name, or page numbers
- Use Insert menu → Page Number to insert a page number inside the header/footer
Page number insertion:
- Page menu → Page Numbering (Ctrl+N, P)
- Select position (bottom-right, bottom-center, etc.)
- Choose format (Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Korean characters, etc.)
- Set the starting number if needed
3.3 Different Odd/Even Page Headers
- Page menu → Header/Footer
- In the header type selector, choose Odd pages or Even pages
- Enter different content for each
Practical example:
- Odd pages: page number on the right
- Even pages: page number on the left
3.4 Different First Page
Method 1: In the Header/Footer dialog, check Exclude first page.
Method 2:
- Page menu → Section Break (Shift+F6) to make page 1 its own section
- Configure that section's header separately
3.5 Automatic Table of Contents
Step 1: Apply Outline styles
Hangul generates a TOC from Outline style levels:
- Select a chapter heading → press F6 to open the Styles panel → choose Outline 1
- Select a subheading → F6 → Outline 2
- Select a sub-subheading → F6 → Outline 3
Edit styles: Press F7 (or Format → Edit Styles) to customize the font, size, and spacing of each Outline level.
Step 2: Generate the TOC
- Place the cursor where you want the TOC
- Tools menu → Table of Contents
- Choose which style levels to include
- Set tab fill character, page number position, and hyperlink options
- Click Create
Step 3: Update the TOC
After editing the document:
- Place the cursor inside the TOC
- Tools menu → Refresh Table of Contents
- Or press F9
3.6 Paragraph Format Settings
Open Paragraph Format dialog: Alt+T
Indentation settings:
- First line indent — indents only the first line of each paragraph
- Hanging indent — indents all lines except the first
- Left/right margin adjustment in pt or mm
Line spacing settings:
- Fixed — exact pt value, does not adjust for content
- Proportional — multiple of the base font size
- Minimum — auto-adjusts above the minimum value
Paragraph spacing (before/after):
- Space before paragraph
- Space after paragraph
Tab settings:
- Paragraph Format dialog → Tab Settings tab
- Set tab position, type (left, right, center, decimal), and fill character
3.7 Saving and Sharing Styles
Save a custom style:
- Apply desired formatting
- Press F7 (Edit Styles)
- Click Add to create a new style
- Name and save
Export styles:
- Tools → Preferences → Edit → Import/Export
- Save the style set as a file to share with colleagues
Template files (.hwt):
- Save frequently used style sets as a .hwt template file
- Load the template when creating a new document for consistent styling
Quiz: Office Tools Shortcuts & Features
Quiz 1: What key turns the screen black during a PowerPoint slideshow?
Answer: The B key
Explanation: Pressing B during a slideshow blanks the screen to black. This is useful when you want to direct the audience's attention to you rather than the screen, or when taking a short break. Press W to switch to a white screen instead. Pressing B or W a second time returns to the presentation.
Quiz 2: What must you do before inserting an automatic Table of Contents in Microsoft Word?
Answer: Apply Heading styles (Heading 1 with Ctrl+Alt+1, Heading 2 with Ctrl+Alt+2, etc.) to the document's titles and subheadings.
Explanation: Word's automatic TOC feature reads Heading styles (Heading 1, 2, 3) to generate the table. Simply making text bold or large does not register it in the TOC. Once heading styles are applied, go to References tab → Table of Contents → Automatic Table to insert the TOC instantly.
Quiz 3: How do you set a different header for each chapter in a long Word document?
Answer: Insert a section break (Layout → Breaks → Next Page) before each chapter, then in the new section's header, click "Link to Previous" to disconnect it, and enter the chapter-specific header content.
Explanation: By default, every section's header is linked to the previous one. Inserting a Next Page section break creates a boundary, and clicking "Link to Previous" in the Header & Footer Tools breaks the connection. After disconnecting, you can freely customize each section's header independently.
Quiz 4: In Hangul (HWP), what must you do before using the automatic Table of Contents feature?
Answer: Apply Outline styles (Outline 1, Outline 2, etc.) to your headings by pressing F6 and selecting the appropriate style.
Explanation: Hangul's TOC generator reads Outline styles — not manually formatted text. Press F6 to open the Styles panel and assign Outline 1 to major headings, Outline 2 to subheadings, and so on. Once styles are applied, go to Tools → Table of Contents → Create. The TOC can be refreshed later with F9 or Tools → Refresh Table of Contents.
Quiz 5: How do you update a Table of Contents in Word after editing the document?
Answer: Click inside the TOC and press F9, or right-click the TOC and select "Update Field" → "Update Entire Table."
Explanation: The Word TOC does not automatically reflect changes when you edit headings or add pages. After making changes, click anywhere inside the TOC, then press F9. Choose "Update page numbers only" if only page numbers have shifted, or "Update entire table" if headings have been added, removed, or renamed. Running F9 ensures the TOC accurately reflects the current document structure.
Quiz 6: What is the keyboard shortcut to toggle Track Changes in Word, and what does it do?
Answer: Ctrl+Shift+E toggles Track Changes on or off. When on, every edit is recorded with color-coded markup showing insertions (underlined) and deletions (strikethrough).
Explanation: Track Changes is essential for document review workflows. Each collaborator is assigned a different color automatically, making it clear who made which changes. Reviewers can then accept or reject individual changes (Review tab → Accept / Reject) or process all changes at once with Accept All or Reject All. Press F9 after accepting changes to update fields such as the TOC and page numbers.
Conclusion
PowerPoint, Word, and Hangul (HWP) each have their own shortcut systems, but they share common underlying concepts: slide masters and heading styles for consistent design, section breaks for per-chapter customization, and automatic TOC generation based on structured styles.
Key takeaways:
- PowerPoint Slide Master — set background, fonts, and logos once and have them reflected on every slide
- Alt+F5 opens Presenter View so you see your notes while the audience sees only the slide
- Word Heading styles (Ctrl+Alt+1/2/3) unlock automatic TOC and per-chapter headers through section breaks
- Track Changes (Ctrl+Shift+E) makes collaborative document review transparent and auditable
- Hangul Outline styles (F6) drive the TOC generator, just as Heading styles do in Word
- F9 updates TOC and fields in both Word and Hangul after content changes
Once you internalize the style-based workflow in Word and Hangul, building a polished table of contents takes seconds rather than minutes. Setting up a Slide Master at the start of a PowerPoint project eliminates hours of repetitive formatting later.