This should work for you.

Flexible Slide Numbering
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00853.htm



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Michael Koerner
MS MVP - PowerPoint



"Belinda" wrote in message
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i need to number my samples so i'm using the slide number as a sample
number.
problem is my samples start after my index on pg 4 and i need my numbering
to
start from 1?

what can i do