How do you add a video to a PowerPoint presentation?

• There are a couple of ways to add video to a PowerPoint presentation. You can add a video from your hard drive, embed one from YouTube, or simply link an image to the video’s location. We’ll go over all three. While on the slide that you’d like to add the video to, go to the ‘Insert’ tab, select ‘Video’.

How do you make a video play without sound in PowerPoint?

Here are the steps to mute the audio of a video file inserted in slide:

1. Insert the video you want to play during slideshow.
2. Click on the video.
3. Click on Playback tab on ribbon.
4. Click on Volume option.
5. Click Mute to mute the audio (you can also adjust audio to low or medium)

How do I turn off audio in PowerPoint?

On the slide that contains the audio file, you’ll find the audio icon. If you hover your mouse over the audio icon, a progress bar for the audio file appears, along with a volume slider and play/pause button. Click the pause button to pause the audio. Alternatively, you can press Alt+P to pause and resume audio.

How do I manipulate video playback in PowerPoint?

Under Video Tools, on the Playback tab, in the Video Options group, in the Start list, do one of the following:

1. To play your video when the slide containing the video appears in Slide Show view, select Automatically.
2. To control when you want to start the video by clicking the mouse, select On Click.

Can you remove sound from video in PowerPoint?

Select the slide that contains the video box, select the video and switch to the Playback tab. Click the Volume button in the Video Options group and select Mute from the menu.

How do I remove sound from a video in PowerPoint?

Delete an audio clip

1. Locate the slide that contains the sound that you want to delete.
2. In Normal view, click the sound icon or CD icon, and then press Delete.

How do you pause a video in PowerPoint?

Pause or stop a video during a slide show To stop video playback, press Alt + Q. To toggle between play and pause, press Alt + P.

How can I insert video in PowerPoint?

Insert a video stored on your computer

1. In Normal view, select the slide you’d like to add a video to.
2. On the Insert tab, click Video, then click Movie from File.
3. In the Choose a Movie dialog box, select the file you want to insert. If you want to embed the video on the slide, simply click Insert.

Can you pause a PowerPoint slideshow?

Press the W key on the keyboard. This pauses the show and displays a white screen, so there are no other distractions on screen. If the slide show has been set with automatic timings, during the show, right click on the current slide and choose Pause from the shortcut menu.

How do you use webcam in PowerPoint?

Find the speaker icon in the upper right of your screen with a gear icon overlaying it and click it. Select your desired Microphone and Camera from the drop down menus provided.

Can you change video playback speed PowerPoint?

Add your video file to it. Under the Edit tab, set your preferred speed from dropdown menu. Under Home tab>> Save Movie dropdown menu>> For Computer/High Definition (whichever you prefer.

Where is video tools in PowerPoint?

In PowerPoint, select the video you wish to trim. The “Video Tools” section will appear in the toolbar. Click the [Playback] tab > Locate the “Editing” group > Click [Trim Video].

Why would you trim a video in PowerPoint?

This is a great way to make your presentation more engaging for your audience. You can even edit the video within PowerPoint and customize its appearance. For example, you can trim the video’s length, add a fade in, and much more.