How to Add Small Reference Numbers in PowerPoint

Quick summary

Adding small reference numbers in PowerPoint is done using the superscript formatting option inside the Font dialog box. This five-step process lets you create footnote-style citations directly within any PowerPoint text box.

Steps

1. Type your reference number (e.g., 1) next to the text where the citation should appear.
2. Highlight the number you just typed.
3. Click the arrow-down button in the Font dialog to open advanced font options.
4. Select Superscript from the font formatting options.
5. Click OK to apply the superscript formatting and confirm the change.