How do you put sound and to make it play throughout a powerpoint presentation?
To add sound and make it play throughout a PowerPoint presentation, follow these steps:
1. Insert the sound file: Go to the slide where you want the music to start playing. Click on the "Insert" tab in the PowerPoint menu. In the "Media" group, click on the "Audio" drop-down arrow and select "Audio on My PC" (if the sound file is saved on your computer). Browse and select the sound file you want to use, and click "Insert."
2. Set the sound to play throughout the presentation: With the audio file selected, a new "Audio Tools" tab will appear in the menu. Click on the "Playback" tab. In the "Audio Options" group, enable the "Play across slides" option. This ensures that the sound continues to play as you navigate through the presentation.
3. Adjust the audio settings: Under the "Audio Options" group, you can choose whether to start the audio automatically or upon clicking. You can also adjust the volume level, fade-in, and fade-out settings to customize the audio playback.
4. Test the sound: Go to the beginning of your presentation (press F5 or click the "Slide Show" tab and select "From Beginning"). Check to ensure that the sound starts playing and continues throughout the slides. Test it thoroughly to make sure the audio is consistently playing as you intended.
By following these steps, you will be able to add sound to your PowerPoint presentation and make it play continuously throughout the slides.