Embedding Audio in PowerPoint: A Step by Step Guide

Seeing as a lot of students are working on digi-explanations and other such presentations, we thought it was worth revisiting some information about jazzing up your slide shows.

Want to add audio to your PowerPoint slideshow?  It is an easy process and can make your slideshow impressive! Follow these steps to embed audio into your PowerPoint presentation using a PC.  In order to include narration your computer must have a microphone, speakers, and a sound card or integrated audio.
  1. Open your PowerPoint file.
  2. Click on the drop down arrow in the ribbon bar and select More Commands.

    3. Ribbon bar
  3. Select Customise Ribbon - Record Slide Show and add it to the ribbon by pressing the Add button. Click OK.

    4. Powerpoint options
  4. Go to the Insert tab and select Record Slide Show. Selecting the top button starts you on the current slide.  Clicking the lower button starts you at the beginning.
    The Clear command deletes narrations or timings, so be careful when you use it.

    5. Record slide show

  5. Your screen will show your slide in the centre and a tiny box (like the one below) in the top left.  Here you can pause your recording and move your slides forward as needed.

    When you have finished you can close the page and you will be prompted to save.


    6. Recording button

    JCU staff and students have access to a fantastic resource called Lynda.com.  You will need to log in using your JC number (jcxxxxxx) and password.  This provides excellent online video instruction for IT, business, communication, design, and education skills. 
    JCU Library InfoHelp librarians are able to assist with basic PowerPoint questions.  A librarian is available during opening hours at the InfoHelp desk, by Chat and by our contact form.

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