Have you ever wanted to add a special touch to your PowerPoint presentations? Well you're in luck!​ How to Put a Video in PowerPoint It's easier than you think. Whether you're creating a presentation for work, school, or simply to share with friends, including videos can make your presentation much more dynamic and interesting. In this article, we'll guide you through the easy steps to incorporate a video into your PowerPoint presentation, so you can impress your audience at your next presentation.

– Step by step -- How to Put a Video in PowerPoint

• Step 1: Open PowerPoint on your computer.
• Step 2: Click on the slide where you want to insert the video.
• Step 3: Select the “Insert” tab at the top of the screen.
• Step 4: Click on the “Video” button​ and then select “Video on My Computer”.
• Step 5: Search the video file on your computer and click “Insert”.
• Step 6:‌ Adjust ‍ the size and position⁤ of the video on the slide according to your preferences.
• Step 7: Click to the video to highlight it, then select the “Playback” tab at the top.
• Step 8: Choose desired playback options, such as “Play on Click” or “Play Auto.”
• Step ⁢9: Save your PowerPoint‌ presentation to make sure⁢ the video is included.

FAQ

What video formats are compatible with PowerPoint?

1. Open ‌PowerPoint and select the slide where you ‌want to insert the ‌video.
2. Go to the “Insert” tab and click “Video”.
3. Select “My Computer Video”​ if the video is saved on your computer, or “Online Video” if it is hosted on the web.
4. Choose the ⁢video⁣ file and ⁤click ​»Insert».
5. For online videos, paste the video URL link and click “Embed.”

How can I play a video in PowerPoint?

1. Select the slide with the video and click “Play.”
2. To stop or pause the video, use the playback controls that appear when you hover over the video.
3. To set automatic or manual playback, go to “Video Tools” and select the desired options.

Is it possible to edit a video in PowerPoint?

1. Right-click the video⁤ and ⁢select “Edit Video” to crop, apply effects,⁣ or change the ⁤format‍ of the ⁢video.
2. Use⁢ the⁢ editing tools that appear to make the desired changes.
3. Once done, click ‌»OK» to‍ save the changes.

How‌ can you add music to a PowerPoint presentation with a video?

1. Open PowerPoint and go to the ‌»Insert» tab.
2. Select “Audio”⁢ and choose the option “Audio in My Computer” or “Online Audio” depending on the location of the music file.
3. Select the music file and click “Insert”.
4. In the Playback tab, choose whether you want the music to play automatically or manually. You can also adjust other playback settings.

Can you add subtitles to a video in PowerPoint?

1. Insert the video into the slide ⁢following the steps mentioned⁢ above.
2. Open the “Video Tools” tab⁣ and click ⁢on ⁢”Subtitles”.
3. Select “Add subtitles” and write the subtitle text in each box corresponding to the desired time.
4. Once finished, click “Done” to save the changes.

Can I add transition effects to video in PowerPoint?

1. Select the slide with the video.
2. Go to the “Transitions” tab and choose the transition effect you want to apply to the beginning and end of the video.
3. Adjust the duration and other transition options if necessary.

What type⁤ of videos can I add to an online PowerPoint presentation?

1. You can add videos hosted on online platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, or Stream.
2. Copy the URL link of the video and paste it into the “Online Video” option when embedding the video in PowerPoint.
3. Make sure you have a stable Internet connection to play the ⁢online videos⁢ during ‌the presentation.

How can I make a video start automatically in PowerPoint?

1. Select​ the video on the slide.
2. Go to the “Video Tools” tab and choose the “Playback” option.
3. Select “Automatic” in the home section, so that the video starts playing automatically when you reach that slide.

Is it possible to embed a video in PowerPoint instead of just linking to it?

1. When you insert a video from your computer, choose the “Video from My Computer” option and select the video file.
2. Check the “Embed” box instead of “Link to file,” so that the video is embedded directly into the PowerPoint presentation.
3. This will make the presentation more portable since the video will be included in the PowerPoint file.

Can I add more than one video to a single slide in PowerPoint?

1. Insert the first ‌video on the slide by following the steps mentioned above.
2. Click the slide again and select “Video”⁣ in the “Insert” tab.
3. Choose the location of the second video and select “Insert” ‌to add it to the same ‌slide.
4. Repeat these steps for as many videos‌ as you want to add to a single slide.

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