How to Add Slide Numbers in PowerPoint

Inserting slide numbers into your PowerPoint presentation is simple. First, navigate to the Insert tab and select the Insert Slide Number button. This opens the Header and Footer settings box. Check the Slide Number box. Click Apply to only apply to the one slide, or Apply to All to apply slide numbers to all slides. This method for adding slide numbers to presentations works on Microsoft PowerPoint 365, 2021, 2019, 2016, and 2013.