How to Add, Record or Edit Audio or Music in PowerPoint

Are you looking for ways to make your PowerPoint presentation stand out? Why not add some audio or music to enhance the visual aids you have created?

Audio and music are powerful tools that can help to engage your audience and deliver your message effectively.

In this article, we will show you how to add, record or edit audio or music in PowerPoint. Whether you are using PowerPoint for work or school, you will find these tips helpful. Let’s dive right in.

Adding Audio or Music to PowerPoint

To add an audio file to your PowerPoint presentation, follow these simple steps:

1. Open your PowerPoint presentation.
2. Go to the slide where you want to add the audio.
3. Click on “Insert” in the top menu bar.
4. Click on “Audio” and select “Audio on My PC”.
5. Browse for the audio file on your computer.
6. Once you have selected the file, click on “Insert”.

Your audio file will now be added to your PowerPoint presentation. You can choose to play the audio automatically or when you click on it. To adjust the audio settings, right-click on the audio file and select “Playback”.

Recording Audio in PowerPoint

Did you know that you can also record your voice in PowerPoint? This is useful when you want to add your own narration to your presentation.

Here’s how to record audio in PowerPoint:

1. Open your PowerPoint presentation.
2. Go to the slide where you want to add the audio.
3. Click on “Insert” in the top menu bar.
4. Click on “Audio” and select “Record Audio”.
5. Click on the red “Record” button and start speaking.
6. When you are done, click on the black “Stop” button.
7. You can preview your recording by clicking on the “Play” button.
8. Click “OK” to add the recording to your slide.

Editing Audio or Music in PowerPoint

Now that you know how to add and record audio in PowerPoint, let’s take a look at how you can edit it. Sometimes, you may want to trim the audio or adjust the volume.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Right-click on the audio file you want to edit.
2. Click on “Edit Audio”.
3. Click on “Trim Audio” to remove unwanted parts of the audio file.
4. Click and drag the green sliders to select the part of the audio you want to keep.
5. Click on “OK” to save the changes.

If you want to adjust the volume of the audio, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the audio file.
2. Click on “Playback”.
3. Select “Volume” and adjust the slider.
4. Click on “OK” to save the changes.

Conclusion

Adding audio or music to your PowerPoint presentation can make it more engaging and memorable. With the steps outlined above, you can easily add, record or edit audio or music in PowerPoint.

Whether you are a student, teacher, or business professional, these tips will help you create presentations that stand out. So, go ahead and give them a try!