How do you add speaker notes to a slide?

To add speaker notes to a slide in PowerPoint, you click in the Notes pane located below the slide. This area is specifically designed for inputting notes that can assist the presenter during the slide show. The notes entered here are not visible to the audience during the presentation but can be viewed by the presenter, serving as cues or reminders about what to discuss for each slide.

Using the comment section, right-clicking on the slide, or selecting Notes from the View menu does not provide a direct way to add speaker notes. The intended functionality of the Notes pane emphasizes its specific use for presenter notes, making it the optimal choice for this task.