Do you want to make your PowerPoint presentations look more professional? Adding page numbers is a simple way to do this
By showing the slide number on each slide, your audience can keep track of which slide they are on and how many slides are left in the presentation. In this article, we’ll show you how to add page numbers in PowerPoint step-by-step.
How to Add Page Numbers in PowerPoint
1. Open the PowerPoint
The first step is to open the PowerPoint presentation if you want to add page numbers to. At the top of the screen, click on the “Insert” tab.
2. Insert the Header/Footer
Click on the “Header & Footer” button, which is located in the “Text” group of the “Insert” tab.
3. Choose the Slide Number Option
In the “Header & Footer” dialog box, choose the option for “Slide Number,” which will automatically insert the slide number onto each slide.
If you want to have the page number displayed on all slides except the first one, make sure to check the box next to “Don’t show on the title slide.”
4. Customize the Appearance
To customize the appearance of the slide number, click on the “Apply to All” button to add the number to every slide. Now, click on the “Slide Master” button, which is located in the “Master Views” group of the “View” tab.
5. Edit the Master Slide
In the “Slide Master” view, you can edit the slide master, which will change the appearance of every slide in your presentation.
You can change the font, size, and color of the slide number, as well as its location on the slide.
6. Save the Changes
Once you’ve made your edits, click on the “Close Master View” button to exit the “Slide Master” view. Finally, click on the “Close” button in the “Header & Footer” dialog box to apply the page numbers to your presentation.
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Conclusion
Adding page numbers to your PowerPoint presentation is a quick and easy way to make it look more professional.
Follow these simple steps to insert slide numbers and customize their appearance. Your audience will appreciate the extra effort you put into your slides, and you’ll look like a pro in the process.