How to Embed Music in a PowerPoint Presentation

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: In PowerPoint

   Answer "Do you want your sound to play automatically in the slide show?"
   
   Reposition icon. , Choose EFFECT OPTION from drop-down list. , Files larger than the default setting will be linked, not embedded.,, Change 100 Kb to any number up to 50,000 Kb.
   
   Click OK. , You must copy linked files with your presentation file to transport your presentation.
   
   Embedded sound files are part of your presentation file.
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   Step 2: highlight the slide where you want the music to start.

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   Step 3: From the menu

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   Step 4: choose: INSERT > MOVIES AND SOUNDS > SOUND FROM FILE

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   Step 5: Browse in dialog box to choose music file.

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   Step 6: You will see a sound icon on your slide.

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   Step 7: To adjust playback options

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   Step 8: right-click sound icon and choose CUSTOM ANIMATION.

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   Step 9: PowerPoint will automatically embed supported sound files up to 100K in size.

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    Step 10: To increase the default to 50

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    Step 11: 000K in size

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    Step 12: choose: TOOLS > OPTIONS

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    Step 13: In the OPTIONS dialog box

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    Step 14: select the GENERAL tab.

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    Step 15: Files larger than the selected size will be linked

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    Step 16: not embedded.

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