Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Microsoft PowerPoint software
- Audio files
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Step 1
Click on the slide you would like to add a sound clip to.
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Step 2
Click on "Insert" in the menu bar. Scroll over "Movies and Sounds."
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Step 3
Click on one of the four options for adding an audio file. Choose from: "Sound from Clip Organizer," "Sound from File," "Play CD Audio Track" or "Record Sound."
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Step 4
Select "Sound from Clip Organizer" if you want to insert a special effect sound or browse for an audio file on your computer. The Clip Art task pane will open. Find and select your file. When prompted, play the sound clip automatically or when clicked.
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Step 5
Select "Sound from File" to insert a specific file onto your computer, a shared network or an Internet site. Select the desired file by double-clicking or highlighting and clicking "OK." When prompted, choose to play the sound clip automatically or when clicked.
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Step 6
Select "Play CD Audio Track" to play a full or edited CD track. Have the audio CD inserted into the computer. A dialogue box will open, prompting you to select CD track, track start time, track end time and the looping option. Enter the information and click "OK."
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Step 7
Select "Record Sound" to record your own sound clip. When prompted, click the "Record" button (red circle). Stop recording by clicking the "Stop" button (blue triangle). Play the recording back by clicking the "Play" button (triangle). Either record again or click "OK" to insert into slide.
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Step 8
Click on the audio icon (it will appear on the slide after you select the audio file) to test your sound clip. Impress your friends, teachers and coworkers with your PowerPoint-savvy ways!
