This article explains how to insert a footnote in Microsoft PowerPoint using the Footer feature to add a citation or clarify information. Instructions apply to PowerPoint 2019 through 2013, PowerPoint Online, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 on Windows and Mac.
Insert a footnote in a PowerPoint presentation
To add footnotes in the desktop version of PowerPoint for Windows, follow these steps:
Select the text or image you want to reference in the footnote and type a number to the right of it (preferably 1 if it's the first footnote on the slide). You can also use a letter or symbol if you prefer.
Go to the Insert tab and select Header & Footer.
