The instructions apply to PowerPoint forMicrosoft 365, PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016, and PowerPoint 2013.
Heres how to record a voiceover on the slide:
jot down aNamefor the voiceover narration.
SelectRecord(the button with a red dot).
Read your script or ad-lib the narration.
SelectStopwhen youre finished recording.
TheRecord Sounddialog box disappears, and a speaker indicating sound appears in the center of the slide.
To review the recording, click that sound indicator and then selectPlayto hear your recording.
When you’re finished, click anywhere outside the playback controls to accept the recording.
Youll see an audio icon in the middle of the slide.
SelectSlide Show>Record Slide Show>Record from Current Slide.
In PowerPoint 2019, theRecordingwindow opens.
In PowerPoint 2016 and earlier versions, aRecord Slide Showdialog box prompts you for further options.
In PowerPoint 2016, selectStart Recording.
SelectPauseto temporarily stop the recording if you need a break.
If you made a mistake and want to start over, selectClear>Clear Recordings.
In PowerPoint 2016 selectClear>Clear Recordings on Current Slide.
You may have noticed some controls at the bottom left side of the screen.
These are a few controls to aid you in your presentation.
These handy handy tools include theLaser Pointer,Highlighter, andEraser.
As you advance through your presentation, mark or highlight parts of your slides as you narrate.
Heres how to play a narration:
snag the slide containing the voiceover you want to hear.
Look for therecordingicon on the slide.
It should appear as either a small video screenshot or a speaker icon on the slide.
Hover over select this icon and then clickPlayto preview the recording.
To turn voiceover off, selectSlide Showand click to deselect thePlay Narrationscheckbox.
Then, selectClear Narration on All Slides.
