Step-by-Step to Add a Video in PowerPoint

🎥 Step-by-Step to Add a Video in PowerPoint

🎯 1. Go to the Slide

• Click the slide where you want to insert the video.

🎞️ 2. Go to the Insert Tab

• Click the Insert tab in the ribbon.

📹 3. Insert Video

Choose one of the two options:

• Video on My PC:

  • Click Video > This Device.

  • Select a video file (MP4, WMV, etc.) and click Insert.

• Online Video:

  • Click Video > Online Videos.

  • Paste a YouTube or online video URL.

  • Click Insert.

🛠️ 4. Resize & Move the Video

• Drag the corners to resize.

• Click and drag to reposition it on the slide.

🔧 5. Customize Playback (Playback Tab)

• Click on the video > go to Playback tab.

  • Choose Start: Automatically or On Click.

  • Optionally check:

    • Play Full Screen

    • Hide While Not Playing

    • Loop until Stopped

▶️ 6. Preview the Video

• Click Play in the Playback tab or play the slideshow to test.

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🧠 Tips:

• Use compressed video formats (like MP4) for smaller file sizes.

• For smooth playback, keep video files in the same folder as the PowerPoint file.

• You can also trim the video from the Playback tab using Trim Video.