Question : Powerpoint slide numbering - start on page 3 as page number 1, question re-posted

the same question was addressed by way of creating two ppt files and using the first one to link the second one.

is there a nicer/clean way to handle this? e.g., still put all slides into one ppt file and allow the page number start as "1" from 3rd page?

Answer : Powerpoint slide numbering - start on page 3 as page number 1, question re-posted

Nope, you'll have to add them by hand or use your existing work around.