Adding videos to your PowerPoint presentation can enhance the overall impact and engagement with your audience. Here are two straightforward methods to do so:
1. Insert a Video From Your PC:
To insert a video from your computer, follow these simple steps:
– Open your PowerPoint presentation and go to the slide where you want to add the video.
– Click on the “Insert” tab at the top of the PowerPoint toolbar.
– In the “Media” group, click on “Video.”
– Select “Video on My PC…” from the drop-down menu.
– Browse to find the video file you want to add, select it, and click “Insert.”
– Once inserted, you can resize and move the video as required. Plus, under “Playback” options, you have control over how and when the video starts playing.
2. Embed a YouTube Video:
You can also insert a video directly from YouTube by following these steps:
– Go to YouTube, find the video you want to embed, and copy its URL.
– In PowerPoint, navigate to the slide where you want to place the video.
– Click on the “Insert” tab in PowerPoint’s ribbon.
– Click on “Video” in the media section and choose “Online Video…”
– In the dialog that appears, paste the YouTube URL you copied into the field provided.
– Once you’ve pasted it in, press Enter or click on “Insert.”
– Adjust your video size as needed by clicking and dragging its corners.
Remember that playing embedded videos requires an internet connection if they are not stored locally on your device. Before your presentation, always test your videos to ensure that they play correctly.