How to Add Slide Numbers to Slides Using Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a great resource for creating presentations and organizing information. When creating a presentation using PowerPoint, it may be important for you to add page numbers to your slides so that when the presentation is given, your listeners can follow along. Adding page numbers to slides is a fairly easy process. Follow these simple steps to accomplish this task.

Instructions

1. Open the Microsoft PowerPoint program. The first slide will populate automatically. Insert the information for your presentation. If you need to add other slides, go to "Insert" and select "New Slide." Add as much information necessary to complete your presentation.

2. Go to the "Insert" button at the top of the screen once your presentation is complete. On the drop-down list you will see an option to "Insert Slide Number." Click on this option. A pop-up box will appear in the middle of your screen. Here you can make selections to add slide numbers, add the date and time to your slides and add a footer if so desired.

3. Check the box that says "Slide Number" to add slide numbers to your slides. To the right there is a preview box that shows your document. You will notice that when you check the "Slide Number" box on your preview screen, you will see the box highlighted where the slide numbers will be inserted.

4. Check the box that says "Don't Show on Title Slide" if you do not wish for your slide number to come up on your title slide. Your presentation will then start with the number two. If you wish to have the title slide labeled with a slide number, you can leave that box unchecked.

5. Save your presentation by going the the "File" option on the toolbar and selecting the "Save" or "Save As" option and saving your document to your computer or a removable disc. This will ensure that your presentation is available and ready to be presented when you need it to be.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a title page, you may want to click the "Don't Show on Title Page" option when inserting slide numbers. It will give your presentation a more professional look.

• Make sure to save your presentation before closing the file. If you don't save it, all of your changes will be lost.