For no one is a secret that, PowerPoint is one of the most used programs in the office environment and for this reason, it is considered one of the main tools of the renowned suite of Microsoft. Which, basically, consists of software that enables panel or slide based presentations.
In that sense, Microsoft PowerPoint is characterized, especially, by being a utility that offers numerous options through which it is very simple to enrich the files to expose them. Taking into account that, as well as allowing the introduction and editing of texts, it also offers the possibility of add visual and audiovisual elements (such as: images, animations, music and videos).
However, when it comes to customizing their presentations, there are many users who choose to insert videos along their slides to grab the attention of viewers. However, many people do not know the steps to follow to be able to add these elements and as a consequence, Through this post, we will teach the process that has to be carried out.
Learn step by step how to insert a video into a PowerPoint slide
Before detailing each of the steps to be carried out to add a video within a PowerPoint presentation, it is necessary to limit that, It is recommended to use .MP4 files encoded with H.264 or MPEG-4 AVC video, in its version 2016 or later. Since, in that way, you will be able to ensure full compatibility and avoid a very heavy file.
For its part, depending on the version of PowerPoint you use on your computer, you will have the possibility to add an embedded video (behaves as default) or link to a video file hosted on your computer. So, when an embedded video is inserted, although it is more practical, you can increase the size of the presentation. On the other hand, if the linked videos are used, you will keep the size of the PowerPoint file (even smaller), but ties can be broken, sometimes.
Now, having clarified all of the above, it is time to let you know how is the procedure to be carried out to insert a video in a PowerPoint panel, correctly:
- To start, you have to find and enter PowerPoint document where you will add your video. Done that, go to the slide where you prefer to place it.
- Next, go to the program options bar and click on the "Insert" tab.
- After that, look for the group called "Multimedia", to choose the option that says "Video".
- Once this is done, they will show you two available options that you can choose freely. Either "Online video …" to search for a clip on the Internet and add it or, on the other hand, "Video on my PC …" to add a file that is hosted on your computer.
- Then if you have chosen the option to get the video online, they will show you a small window from which you can start the search to insert it into your presentation (via YouTube or via code).
- On the other hand, if you have chosen to add a clip that is saved on your PC, a dialog box will appear to search and select the indicated video file. In this case, you can insert it normally or link it to file, choosing this option from the down arrow found on the button "Insert".
- In conclusion, It only remains to arrange the video as you wish, from the tools provided by the software.
- Especially, via the "Format" tab in Video Tools.
Learn how to set video playback options in PowerPoint
Given the Powerpoint is a program that supports a high level of customization, in addition to modify the inserted videos regarding their format (color, style, shape, edge, effect, size, etc.), it also offers the required options to be able to configure the reproduction of said audiovisual element in a simple way.
So, so that you know how to make that adjustment, here we present the process to carry out:
- Located on the slide where the video to be configured is, proceed to choose the item in question.
- After that, go to the program options bar and click on "Video Tools"> "Playback".
- After the above, you can start with add bookmarks, directly from the group that says "Markers".
- In addition, through the Edit group, you have the possibility of trim the video and set the duration of the fade (both input and output).
- Further, via the Video Options group, can adjust volume (selecting from several available options), like, specify when the clip will start and set a specific playback mode.
In this way, you can gain more control over the video you hope to display in your PowerPoint presentation. With which, you will ensure a higher level of customization and you will have the possibility of obtaining much more professional results.