Is there a way to specify that the view while editing in Impress is always the “Optimal View”?
apparently not.
→ Ask/Guide - How to use the Ask site - The Document Foundation Wiki #Feature_requests
You could create a keyboard shortcut, e.g. Alt+O.
- Click Tools > Customise > Keyboard
- In the field Type to search type Optimal
- In the Function pane, select Optimal
- In the Shortcut Keys pane, select a suitable shortcut, e.g. Alt+O. Click Assign. OK