Background Audio using PowerPoint

Audio files can be played in the background while a presentation is being given. This is a useful feature that allows speakers to have audio play while they are giving a presentation.

1. Open a slideshow

2. Insert an audio file

3. On the Audio Tools – Playback tab in the Audio Styles group, select Play in Background

4. Preview the slideshow, the audio will play in the background

5. In the Editing group click on Trim Audio

6. Click and drag the Green and Red lines to change the Start and End time of the recording

7. This can be adjusted to suit the length of the presentation

8. Click OK

9. Save the slideshow

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