Just like you have page numbers for books, it is usually a good idea to add slide numbers to presentations. There are two ways you can add slide numbers to your presentation and this chapter will show you both those techniques.

Step 1 − Under the Insert ribbon, Text group click on Slide Numbercommand.

Adding Slide Numbers in MS PowerPoint

Step 2 − The Header and Footer dialog opens up.

Adding Slide Numbers in MS PowerPoint

Step 3 − Check the Slide number check box.

Adding Slide Numbers in MS PowerPoint

Step 4 − The Preview shows the section where the slide number will be placed.

Adding Slide Numbers in MS PowerPoint

Instead of clicking on the Slide Number command, you can also click on the Header & Footer menu item to launch the same dialog as in Step 2.

Adding Slide Numbers in MS PowerPoint