How to customize page numbers in PowerPoint design

In this PowerPoint tutorial, we focus on customizing page numbers within a specific design. Often, page numbers are positioned in areas where they don’t look ideal in the layout. In this guide, you will learn how to change the position of page numbers or even remove them altogether. This step-by-step guide will show you the process for editing slide master layouts to achieve a clean and suitable design.

Key Takeaways

• You can customize layouts in PowerPoint to display page numbers in a location that suits your design or completely remove them.
• The process requires access to the slide master view to duplicate and modify layouts.
• With these steps, you can also customize other elements of the design that you do not want on specific slides.

Step-by-Step Guide

First, open your PowerPoint presentation with the design you are using.

Examine the current layout of the slide to identify the position of the page number. It is often placed in a location you do not desire.

To change the page number, right-click on the affected slide and choose "Layout" to see which layout is being used.

Now, go to the "View" tab in the top menu bar and select "Slide Master." Here, you can view and edit all the current layouts of your design.

Find the layout you wish to use. In the slide master view, you can hover over the different layouts with your mouse to see which one you need.

Once you have found the appropriate layout, right-click on it and select "Duplicate." This will create a copy of the layout that you can edit.

The new layout will now be displayed. Change the name of this layout so you can identify it more easily later on. For example, you can name it "Layout 1 - Blank."

Now, it is time to remove the frame containing the page number. Click on the box with the page number and delete it.

Move the page number out of the visible area of the slide. You can simply drag it outside or delete it directly if you are sure you no longer need it.

After making the changes, close the slide master view by clicking on "Close Slide Master."

Now, go back to the slide from which the layout was derived. Assign this slide the newly edited layout by right-clicking on the slide again and selecting "Layout."

Select the newly created layout. You will see that the page number is no longer displayed, and your design looks cleaner now.

If desired, you can move the page number to a different location or even omit it altogether, depending on your design needs.

With these steps, you have the flexibility to customize layouts in PowerPoint according to your preferences. This can be applied to all types of layouts and slides that you want to customize.

Once you master this technique, you can not only adjust page numbers but also other elements that you do not want to see on specific slides.

Summary - Guide: Changing Page Numbers in PowerPoint Design

In this guide, you have learned how to customize page numbers in your PowerPoint design. The process involves using the slide master to duplicate and edit layouts. This way, you can tailor the layout of your slides to your liking and handle design elements more flexibly.