PPT97: Omit Master Disables Number, Date, Time Features

SUMMARY

The automatic slide-numbering (##), date (//), and time (::) markers are recognized by Microsoft PowerPoint only when they are placed on the Slide Master. If the Slide Master is omitted (or not followed), the automatic date, time, and page numbers do not appear when you run a slide show or print the slide.

To insert automatic date, time, or page numbers, follow these steps:

1. On the Insert menu, click Date, Time, or Page Numbers.
2. The ##, //, or :: symbols appear on your slide. Drag them to the desired location.

NOTE: In PowerPoint click either Slide Background or Slide Color Scheme on the Format menu to specify the elements you want to have follow (or differ from) the Master. Note that you cannot omit Master slide items with the Slide Color Scheme command; you must use the Slide Background command.