Step-by-Step to Add Sound Effects in PowerPoint

🔊 Step-by-Step to Add Sound Effects in PowerPoint

🎯 1. Select the Object or Slide

• Click on a text box, image, or shape where you want to attach the sound.

• Or choose a slide transition or animation to link the sound effect.

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🎧 OPTION A: Add Sound to Animation

1. Go to the Animations tab.

2. Select the animated object.

3. Click Animation Pane (to open it).

4. In the Animation Pane, click the arrow beside the animation → choose Effect Options.

5. In the popup box, under the Effect tab, go to Sound.

6. Select a preset sound (like "Chime", "Drum Roll") or choose Other Sound to upload your own.

7. Click OK.

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📽️ OPTION B: Add Background Sound to a Slide

1. Go to the Insert tab.

2. Click Audio > Audio on My PC (or Record Audio).

3. Select your audio file (MP3/WAV) > click Insert.

4. A speaker icon appears on the slide.

5. Under Playback tab:

   • Tick Play in Background if you want it to play across multiple slides.

   • Tick Hide During Show to hide the icon.

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🧠 Bonus Tips:

• Keep sound effects subtle and professional.

• Use sound sparingly to avoid distracting your audience.

• Trim audio using the Playback > Trim Audio tool if needed.