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How to Add Music to a Slideshow in Powerpoint? You can add music to a PowerPoint presentation in a few simple steps.
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Introduction
In this guide, we will show you how to add music to a slideshow in PowerPoint. First, we will insert a background music track into our slide show. Next, we will add sound effects to individual slides. Finally, we will export our slide show as a video with sound.
Adding music to a PowerPoint slideshow
Adding music to your PowerPoint slideshow can help set the tone for your presentation and make it more engaging for your audience. You can add music from your computer or from online sources, and you can control how the music plays and how long it lasts. Here’s how to add music to a PowerPoint slideshow:
From your computer:
1. Click the “Insert” tab on the PowerPoint ribbon.
2. Click “Audio” in the Media group.
3. Choose “Audio on My PC” from the drop-down menu.
4. Select the audio file you want to use and click “Insert.”
5. Click “Playback” in the Audio Tools ribbon.
6. Use the controls in the Audio Options group to choose how you want the audio to play (continuously or through once, for example) and whether you want it to start automatically or when you click it during your presentation.
7. Click “Okay.”
From online sources:
1. Go to the website where you want to get your audio file (YouTube, for example).
2. Find the audio file you want to use and copy its URL address (in the browser’s address bar).
3. Return to PowerPoint and click “Insert” on the ribbon.
4. Click “Audio” in the Media group and choose “Online Audio” from the drop-down menu.
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Adding audio effects to PowerPoint slideshows
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation program that enables you to create dynamic, professional-looking slideshows. You can enhance your PowerPoint slideshows by adding audio effects. Audio effects can include music, sound effects, or recorded narration.
To add audio effects to your PowerPoint slideshow:
1.Open the PowerPoint presentation that you want to add audio effects to.
2.Click on the slide that you want to add an audio effect to.
3.Click on the “Insert” tab at the top of the screen.
4.Click on the “Audio” button in the “Media” section of the toolbar. A drop-down menu will appear.
5.Click on “Audio from File” from the drop-down menu. A dialog box will appear.
6.Browse your computer for the audio file that you want to insert into your PowerPoint slide show, then click on the “Insert” button. The audio file will be inserted into your PowerPoint slide show.
7.To preview the audio file, click on the “Play” button in the preview window
Adding video to PowerPoint slideshows
There are two ways to add video to PowerPoint slideshows: by embedding video files directly into the PowerPoint presentation, or by linking to video files that are stored on a server.
To embed video files:
1. Click the Insert tab on the ribbon.
2. In the Media group, click the Video button.
3. Select the Video from File option.
4. Browse to the location of the video file you want to insert, and then click Insert.
5. The video will be inserted onto your slide, and you can resize and move it as needed.
6. To play the video, click the Play button on the toolbar that appears when you hover over the video thumbnail.
7. To stop playing the video, click the Stop button on the toolbar (the button next to the Play button).
To link to a video file stored on a server:
1. Click the Insert tab on the ribbon.
2. In the Media group, click the Video button.
3. Selecteitherthe Online Video or Meeting option (depending on where your video file is stored).
4. If you selected Online Video, enter URL for the video in https:// format in thee field provided, and then click Insert; if you selected Meeting, enter URL for thenetconference page in http:// format in thee field provided,and then click Connect.# #
Enhancing PowerPoint slideshows with transitions and animations
Music can really enhance a PowerPoint slideshow, adding emotion and excitement. But how do you add music to a PowerPoint presentation?
Fortunately, it’s easy to do. Just follow these steps:
1. Open PowerPoint and create a new presentation.
2. Click on the “Insert” tab, then click “Audio.”
3. Select the audio file you want to add to your presentation. You can choose from a variety of file formats, including MP3, WAV, and AIFF files.
4. Click “Insert.” The audio file will be added to your PowerPoint presentation.
5. To play the audio file, click on the “Slide Show” tab and then click “Play.” Your audio file will start playing automatically.
Sharing and exporting PowerPoint slideshows
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software that allows you to create slideshows containing text, images, videos and other multimedia content. You can also add music to your PowerPoint slideshows to make them more engaging and visually appealing.
There are two ways to add music to PowerPoint slideshows: by using the native PowerPoint tools or by using a third-party add-in.
To add music using the native PowerPoint tools, select the slide where you want to insert the audio file. Then, click on the Insert tab and select Audio. Choose an audio file from your computer or from OneDrive, and then click Insert.
To add music using a third-party add-in, open the PowerPoint presentation, go to the Add-Ins tab and select AudioPlayer for PowerPoint. Choose an audio file from your computer or from OneDrive, and then click Insert.
Once you have added music to your PowerPoint slideshow, you can share it with others by exporting it as a video file. To do this, go to File > Export > Create a video. Select the video quality and format options, and then click Export.
Conclusion
There you have it! You now know how to add music to your PowerPoint slideshows in just a few simple steps. With this valuable skill, you can create even more dynamic and engaging presentations that will keep your audience hooked from start to finish. So go ahead and get creative with your musical selections — your audience will thank you for it!
