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PowerPoint 2003

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Inserting Sound Effects

Inserting sound effects

You can add sound effects to a slide show to gain your audience's attention; however, sometimes sound effects can distract people from the content of your presentation. It will be up to you to decide when a sound effect will benefit your presentation.

To insert a sound effect:

  • Select Insert action Movies and Sounds from the main menu.
  • Select the location of the sound clip:
    • Sound from Clip Organizer
    • Sound from File
    • Play CD Audio Track
    • Record Sound

    In this example, select Sound from File. The Insert Sound dialog box will appear.

  • Locate the sound file on your computer.
  • Select the file.
  • Click OK. The Microsoft Office PowerPoint dialog box will appear.

    Add Sound

  • Decide whether you want the sound to start Automatically when the slide appears or When Clicked. An icon representing the sound will appear.

To hide the sound icon during a slide show:

  • Right-click the icon.
  • Select Edit Sound Object. The Sound Options dialog box will appear.
  • Select Hide sound icon during slide show.

    Hide Sound Icon

  • Click OK.

Arrow You will still be able to see the icon in Slide Sorter View, but it will be hidden in Slide Show View.

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