Alternatively called Cmd+D, Command+D is a keyboard shortcut that varies depending on the program. For example, in most Internet browsers, it is used to add the current site to a bookmark or favorite. But, other programs, like Microsoft PowerPoint, use it to duplicate objects.

How to use the Command+D keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Command key, and while continuing to hold, press D.

  • How to use the Command+D keyboard shortcut.
  • Command+D in macOS.
  • Command+D in an Internet browser.
  • Command+D in Excel and Google Sheets.
  • Command+D in Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Command+D in macOS

In Apple’s operating system, macOS, the Command+D keyboard shortcut is used to select the Desktop folder inside an Open or Save window.

Command+D in an Internet browser

All major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera) pressing Command+D creates a new bookmark or favorite for the current page. For example, you could press Command+D now to bookmark this page.

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Command+D in Excel and Google Sheets

In Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, pressing Command+D duplicates the currently-selected object.

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Command+D in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Command+D keyboard shortcut inserts a duplicate of the selected slide. Select the desired slide in the thumbnail pane on the left side of the PowerPoint program window, then press the Command+D keyboard shortcut. This keyboard shortcut may also be used to duplicate objects like shapes.

  • Full list of PowerPoint shortcuts.

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