How to Add Sound Animation in PowerPoint

Quick summary

Adding sound animation in PowerPoint lets you attach audio effects to any slide object so it plays automatically during an animation effect. You do this through the Animation Pane and Effect Options dialog without needing any external audio editor.

Steps

1. Select the object (text, shape, or image) you want to animate.
2. Go to the Animations tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
3. Click "Add Animation" and choose an animation effect.
4. Open the Animation Pane located in the Advanced Animation group.
5. Click the dropdown arrow on your animation in the Animation Pane.
6. Select "Effect Options" from the dropdown menu.
7. Under Enhancements, choose a Sound from the sound list.
8. Click OK to apply the sound animation to your object.