How Do I Duplicate a Slide Layout in Keynote?

When you want to quickly create a new slide in Keynote that shares the design and structure of an existing one, the most direct method, based on the provided information, is to duplicate the slide itself. This action copies the content and the applied slide layout from the original slide to a new one.

## Duplicating an Existing Slide in Keynote

Duplicating a slide is a simple and efficient way to get a copy of a slide, including its content and the specific layout it uses. The duplicated slide will appear right after the original in your presentation flow.

### Steps to Duplicate a Slide

Here's how you can duplicate a slide in Keynote:

1.  **Access the Slide Navigator:** Make sure you are viewing the slide navigator. This is typically the sidebar that shows thumbnail previews of all your slides.
2.  **Select Your Slide(s):** Click on the thumbnail of the slide you want to duplicate in the slide navigator. You can select multiple slides at once if you need to duplicate several.
3.  **Use the Duplicate Shortcut:** With the slide(s) selected, press the keyboard shortcut **Command-D**.

According to the reference, "Duplicating a slide makes a copy of it that includes any changes you made to the layout and content of the original slide." This means the newly created slide will be an exact replica of the original, preserving its appearance determined by the layout, as well as any specific text, images, or formatting on that slide.

### Quick Overview

Here's a summary of the process:

| Action               | Method              | Result                                     |
| :------------------- | :------------------ | :----------------------------------------- |
| **Duplicate a Slide** | Select + Command-D | Copies content and the *applied* layout |

This process is ideal when you want another slide with the same structure and appearance as one you've already created, saving you time from adding a new slide and reapplying the layout manually.