How to Add Audio Narration To a PowerPoint Presentation

PowerPoint is an app that enables you to create and deliver an engaging presentation to an audience. But what if the audience is not in the same room or you are sending it as a link or attachment?

This is why adding audio narration to PowerPoint slides timings is helpful and useful. You can record the narration from inside your presentation so that it plays while viewers watch. Adding voice-over narration to your Powerpoint presentation or video will turn it into evergreen stand-alone content.

This article will discuss how to add audio narration to a Powerpoint presentation for Windows 10.

Test Your Default Microphone

The first thing you will need is a working microphone. Most computers today come with a built-in microphone. If you plan to use your computer default microphone, you don’t have to take additional steps to add a microphone.

However, you do want to make sure it’s working and loud enough to hear. To set your default microphone, test it to make sure it’s working. To customize the properties, follow the steps below.

To test your microphone, go back to theInputsection. If it’s not working, you can use theTroubleshootbutton to try to resolve the issue.

Install a USB Microphone

Set USB Microphone As Input Device To Use

If you want to use the external USB microphone you just set up to record your narration, you need to set it as the input device.

Rehearse & Take Notes

Now that your microphone is set up and tested, instead of jumping right in and starting to record, take the time to practice what you are going to say.

Take notes, write out a script, and rehearse the timings to save time, minimize errors, and ensure that your audio sounds fluid and natural.

Now you are ready to start recording.

Turn On the Recording Tab (Office 365)

How To Record An Audio Narration For One Slide

The easiest way to add audio to your PowerPoint presentation is to record one slide at a time.

Record An Audio Narration For An Entire Slideshow (Office 365)

Preview Your Slide Show

Manually Set Slide Timings

You can save your presentation as a Powerpoint Show (.ppsx) or a video to share it with others. When a viewer opens a slideshow file, it will immediately open in slideshow mode.

To save your presentation, go toFile,Save Asand select the format from the dropdown menu.

If your presentation is huge and you want to send it as an email attachment, you might need to compress the file. A better option is to upload it to Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive, and send the link to the desired recipients.

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How to Add Audio Narration To a PowerPoint Presentation#

Test Your Default Microphone#

Install a USB Microphone#

Set USB Microphone As Input Device To Use#

Rehearse & Take Notes#

Turn On the Recording Tab (Office 365)#

How To Record An Audio Narration For One Slide#

Record An Audio Narration For An Entire Slideshow (Office 365)#

Preview Your Slide Show#

Manually Set Slide Timings#

Publish Your Presentation For Sharing#