Add or edit a header for slides

1. On the View tab, choose   Slide Master and select the first slide in the left pane. 

2. On the Insert tab, select   Text Box, and drag the cursor to form a text box.

3. Type the text of the header into the text box, and drag the text box to the top of the slide.

4. On the View tab, select   ​​​​​​​Normal to see your changes.

Tip: You can also add or edit footer for slides.

1. On the View tab, choose   Slide Master and select the first slide in the left pane. 

2. On the Insert tab, select   Text Box, and drag the cursor to form a text box.

3. Type the text of the header into the text box, and drag the text box to the top of the slide.

4. On the View tab, select   ​​​​​​​Normal to see your changes.

Tip: You can also add or edit footer for slides.

Adding or editing a header isn't currently possible in PowerPoint for the web. You can, however, add or edit a header in the PowerPoint desktop app.

• To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

  

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