Insert the Date and Time This template already includes the Date and Time on the Slide Master Footer. Say you chose a Template that did not have the Date: Here are the steps. By default, the control will be placed in a text box in the Footer.   2. Try it: Insert the Date and Time Slide 1 is still selected. Go to Insert->Text-> Date & Time.     What Do You See? You will be prompted to choose from a list of available formats. Select a Format: Medium Date. Click OK. Keep going...   Memo to Self: You can make the Date and Time update automatically. The check box is on right. Insert ->Text->Date & Time Exam 77-422: Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 1.0 Create and Manage Presentations 1.2 Format a Presentation Using Slide Masters: Edit Headers and Footers