About Inserting Sounds and Video

PowerPoint XP includes a variety of sounds and videos in the Clip Gallery that are free to use. However, you can also use sound files from other sources, e.g., the Web, CD-ROMs of sound clips, and sound clips that you create.

When you insert sounds or video, you will be inserting them one slide at a time. In order to insert the sound or video, make sure you are viewing the appropriate slide in the Normal view (View>Normal View).

After inserting the selected sound or video, an icon appears on the slide. If you do not choose to let PowerPoint automatically start the sound or video, clicking on the icon will commence the operation.