Solved: How to Add Slide Numbers in PowerPoint
Do you give presentations often? If so, you know how important it is to keep track of your slides. This can be done easily by adding slide numbers to your presentation. Learning how to add slide numbers in PowerPoint can help to keep you organized while creating and sharing your presentation. They also create a very polished and professional look.
In this article, we’ll show you how to quickly and simply add slide numbers in PowerPoint. We will also provide some tips on how to make the most of slide numbers in your presentations. Let’s get started!
Steps to Add Slide Numbers in PowerPoint
You can add slide numbers in PowerPoint by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Navigate to Your Slide Master
The first step is to navigate to your Slide Master. The Slide Master is the main layout of your presentation, and it contains all of the slides in your presentation.
Regardless of which version of PowerPoint you’re using, page numbers are handled in the Slide Master view.
To get to the Slide Master, go to View > Slide Master.
When you need to use your Slide Master frequently, you may utilize the Shift + Normal button shortcut to go there.
Step 2: Navigate to the Parent Slide
Once you are in the Slide Master View, go to the Parent Slide. The Parent Slide is the slide that contains all of the text and objects that will appear on every slide in your presentation.
On the top left, go to the Parent slide in the Slide Master view. On the left side of your screen, this is the first and most important slide.
Step 3: Open the Master Layout Dialog Box
To launch the Master Layout box in PowerPoint, do the following:
- Go to the Slide Master tab on your top header.
- Select the Master Layout option to display the dialog box.
The Master Layout dialog box stores information about the theme and slide layouts of a presentation, including the background, color, fonts, and effects.
NOTE: The Slide Master tab is only visible in the Slide Master view of the Ribbon. If the Slide Master tab isn’t visible, you’re not in the right view.
Step 4: Select Slide Number
In the Master Layout dialog box, select the Slide Number checkbox. This will add slide numbers to every slide in your presentation. You may also include the Title, Text, Date, or Footer here if you like.
After you choose which elements you want to appear on your slides, click “OK.”
You will see the slide number appear on every slide in your presentation.
This is also where you can remove slide numbers from your PowerPoint.
Step 5: Place and Format Your Slide Numbers
Now that your slide number is appearing on every slide, you may want to format it or move it to a different location.
To format your slide number, right-click on the number and select “Format Page Numbers.” From here, you can change the font, font size, color, and alignment of your page numbers.
If you want to move your slide number, simply click and drag it to the desired location on your slide. For reference, most professional presentations show the slide number in the bottom right corner.
Step 6: Close Out of the Slide Master View
Once you’re happy with your slide numbers, it’s time to close out of the Slide Master view.
To do this, go to the Slide Master button in your ribbon and choose the Close Master View command.
Step 7: Open the Slide Number Dialog Box
Now that you’re in the Normal View of your PowerPoint presentation, You’re ready to insert your slide numbers.
To do this, go to Insert > Slide Number. This will open the Slide Number dialog box.
You can alternatively use the Keyboard Shortcut Alt + Shift + D to open the Header and Footer dialog box.
Step 8: Apply Your Slide Numbers
In the Slide Number dialog box, you can choose where you want your slide numbers to appear on your slide. You can also select whether or not you want the slide number to appear on your title slide.
When you’re happy with your settings, click “Apply.”
You will see the slide number appear on your PowerPoint presentation.
Conclusion
Adding slide numbers in PowerPoint is a quick and easy way to keep track of your slides during your presentation. By following the steps above, you can easily add slide numbers to your PowerPoint presentation.
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to comment below and I’ll be happy to assist you!
