How to Add a Footnote in PowerPoint

Have you ever needed to add extra information to your PowerPoint slides, but didn’t want to make them too crowded? That’s where footnotes come in handy. They’re a neat way to add details like where you got your info, extra explanations, or quick comments.

Now, PowerPoint isn’t exactly like Word – it doesn’t have a special button to add footnotes. But don’t worry, you can still add them, and it’s not hard at all.

In this guide, we’ll show you the simple steps to get footnotes onto your slides. Whether it’s for school, work, or any other presentation, you’ll see how easy it can be to use footnotes to make your point clear and keep your slides looking clean and professional.

First, go through your presentation and determine where you need to add footnotes. Footnotes can be useful when you need to credit a source, provide additional information, or give a definition.

On the slide where you want to add a footnote, go to the “Insert” tab in the PowerPoint toolbar, and then select “Text Box”. Click on the area in your slide where you want to add the footnote, and draw a box.

3. Type Your Footnote

Click inside the text box you just created and type your footnote. To differentiate the footnote from the rest of the text on the slide, consider making it smaller or a different color. You might also want to start the footnote with a number or symbol, corresponding to the reference in the slide content.

4. Reposition the Footnote

Click on the edge of the text box to select it,...