How to Embed an Audio Into Powerpoint

Many people who have had to make a presentation know how useful Microsoft's PowerPoint program can be. PowerPoint is a type of presentation software that can either handle a presentation on its own with customizable slides, or complement the oral portion of your presentation with images or bullets to hammer down your points. PowerPoint allows you to format and insert many types of objects into a slide. For instance, users can place audio files into the presentation. In addition, the 2010 and 2007 versions of the popular presentation software offer a more streamlined method for adding audio.

Instructions

1. Launch PowerPoint and open the file you wish to embed audio into. Click the "Insert" button above the Ribbon near the right corner of the program.

2. Locate the "Insert Audio" button on the "Insert" menu. For 2010 version, click the "Audio" button; for 2007, click the "Sound" button.

3. Choose "From File," listed as the first option in the resulting menu. An "Insert" dialog window will appear.

4. Browse your file folders and double-click the audio file you wish to add to the presentation. Double-click the desired file. The dialog window closes; however, a prompt will open.

5. Choose "Automatically" if you would like the audio file to play when the slide opens. Choose "When Clicked" if you would rather allow the audio file to play when clicked after the slide opens.

References

• Microsoft.com: Add a Sound
• Microsoft.com: Audio Compatibility Overview
• Microsoft.com: PowerPoint 2010 Ribbon