How to Add Footnotes in PowerPoint: Step-by-Step Examples
Learn how to insert and format footnotes in PowerPoint slides with easy-to-follow steps and examples for professional presentations.
Video transcript
To footnote in PowerPoint, insert a text box at the bottom of the slide. Use a small font size, and type your footnote text. You can add a superscript number where the referenced item appears on the slide to link it to the footnote. For superscript, highlight the number, right-click, select 'Font', and check the 'Superscript' box.
Questions and answers
How do I insert a footnote in PowerPoint?
To insert a footnote, add a text box at the bottom of your slide, enter the footnote text in a smaller font, and use a superscript number to link it to the referenced content.
Can I format footnotes automatically in PowerPoint?
PowerPoint does not have an automatic footnote feature, so you need to manually add text boxes and format superscript numbers as described.
How do I create a superscript number in PowerPoint?
Highlight the number, right-click, select 'Font', and check the 'Superscript' box to raise the number above the text baseline.
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