How do I add a page number in the Footer in PowerPoint?

Adding page numbers to your PowerPoint presentation footer is a standard way to help your audience navigate your slides.

To quickly add page numbers to the footer of your presentation, follow these steps using the Header & Footer tool:

## Steps to Add Slide Numbers to the Footer

The process involves accessing the Header & Footer settings within PowerPoint and enabling the slide number option.

Here are the exact steps:

1.  On the **Insert** tab, click **Header & Footer**.
2.  In the **Header and Footer** box, on the **Slide** tab, select the **Slide number** check box, and then in the **Starts at** box, type the page number that you want to start with on the first slide.
3.  Click **Apply to All**.

Let's break down these steps slightly:

### Accessing Header & Footer Settings

Navigate to the **Insert** tab in the PowerPoint ribbon. This tab contains various options for adding elements to your slides, including text boxes, shapes, pictures, and yes, headers and footers. Look for and click the **Header & Footer** button. This will open a dedicated dialog box.

### Configuring Slide Numbers

Within the **Header and Footer** dialog box, you will find different tabs. Ensure you are on the **Slide** tab. Here, you'll see various options for what can appear on your slides' footer. Check the box labeled **Slide number**. This action tells PowerPoint to display the current slide number in the footer area of your slides.

You also have control over which number your presentation starts with. By default, it often starts at 1, but you can change this. In the **Starts at** box (found within the same dialog), type the number you want the first slide of your presentation to display. This is useful if your presentation is part of a larger document or series.

### Applying the Changes

Once you have selected the **Slide number** checkbox and specified the starting number (if needed), you need to apply these settings to your presentation. Clicking the **Apply to All** button ensures that the slide numbers appear on every slide in your presentation, based on the settings you've just configured. The slide number will then be visible in the footer area when you view or present your slides.

### Summary Table

For a quick overview, here are the steps in a table format:

| Step | Action                       | Location/Details                                  |
| :--- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------ |
| 1    | Open Header & Footer         | Go to the **Insert** tab and click **Header & Footer**. |
| 2    | Select Slide Number & Start  | In the dialog box (on the **Slide** tab), check **Slide number**. Optionally, set the starting number in the **Starts at** box. |
| 3    | Apply Changes                | Click the **Apply to All** button.                |

Following these simple steps allows you to easily add and customize slide numbering in the footer of your PowerPoint presentation.