Context Pattern

Dated Footer

A compact footer with a fixed or generated date stamp plus a slide number.

dated-footerOPF extension pending

Use Case

Recurring reports, status updates, and operating reviews where readers need to know the deck date.

When to Use

Use when multiple versions of similar recurring decks will circulate after the meeting.

When to Avoid

Avoid auto-updating dates for archived board or legal packets where the delivery date must remain fixed.

OPF Config Options

Slide numbers
Enabled
Slide number format
{current}
Date format
MMM d, yyyy
Logo position
Not used
Legal line
Not used
Classification line
Not used
Header content
Not used
Footer content
{date}
Hide on title slide
Yes

Best Practices

1

Prefer a fixed date for final PDFs and board packets.

2

Use short month names to keep the footer compact.

3

Pair the date with slide numbers only; avoid adding extra labels.

Related How-to Articles

How to Add Slide Numbers and Footers to PowerPoint Files

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How to Add Headers, Footers, and Slide Numbers in PowerPoint

Configure headers, footers, slide numbers, and date fields to add professional navigation and branding to your presentations.

OPF Config

headers-footers:dated-footer
Open Presentation Format
{
  "design": {
    "layoutPreferences": {
      "slideNumbers": true
    },
    "headersFooters": {
      "pattern": "dated-footer",
      "slideNumberFormat": "{current}",
      "dateFormat": "MMM d, yyyy",
      "logoPosition": null,
      "legalLine": null,
      "classificationLine": null,
      "header": null,
      "footer": "{date}",
      "hideOnTitleSlide": true
    }
  }
}
Open in OPF Playground

Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.

Playground deep link: config=headers-footers:dated-footer