Adding voice narration to your PowerPoint presentation can significantly enhance your viewers’ engagement and comprehension of the information you’re sharing. To do this, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Prepare Your Script
Before you begin recording, it’s important to have a clear script. This will help you present your information coherently and minimize errors during recording.
Step 2: Check Your Microphone
Make sure your microphone is working properly and that the sound quality is clear. PowerPoint will record using your default microphone.
Step 3: Start Recording
Open your PowerPoint presentation, go to the ‘Slide Show’ tab and click on ‘Record Slide Show’. You have two options: ‘Record from Current Slide’ or ‘Record from Beginning’. Choose accordingly.
Step 4: Record Your Narration
After clicking the ‘Record’ button, a new window will open with recording tools at the top. As you progress through your slides, you’ll click the ‘Next’ button to advance. Speak clearly into your microphone to record your script. If you make a mistake, you can always click the ‘Repeat’ button to restart recording on the current slide.
Step 5: Save Your Narration
Once you’ve finished recording, press the square ‘Stop’ button. PowerPoint will automatically save your voice recording and sync it with the slide timings. You can play back the recording using the ‘Play’ button.
Step 6: Save Your Presentation
Don’t forget to save your PowerPoint presentation to keep the changes. Now, when you play your presentation, your recorded voice narration will play along with the slides.
Keep in mind that adding narration to your slides can increase the file size of your PowerPoint presentation, so ensure your storage can accommodate this. Also, consider your audience’s preferences and needs – some may prefer to read text, while others might benefit from hearing the information. Use narration wisely to enhance your presentation without overwhelming your audience.
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