How to Move Multiple Slides in PowerPoint

How to Move a Group of Slides in PowerPoint

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June 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to reorder multiple slides at once in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to move a group of slides in PowerPoint by using the Shift key to multi-select slides in the left-side panel and drag them to a new position. It takes just three steps and works in any PowerPoint presentation.

Steps

In the slide panel on the left side of your PowerPoint presentation, hold the Shift key and click to select the slides you want to move.
Drag the selected group of slides to your desired position in the slide panel.
Release to confirm — the group of slides is now moved to its new position in your presentation.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to move a group of slides in PowerPoint is essential for anyone who frequently reorganizes presentations. Rather than dragging slides one by one, the Shift-click and drag method lets you reorder multiple slides instantly, saving time during editing. This technique works across all modern versions of PowerPoint and is especially useful when restructuring large decks or rearranging entire sections. Mastering slide group movement helps presenters maintain a polished, logical flow without disrupting their workflow.

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