Quick summary
Adding voice audio to a PowerPoint slide lets you record narration directly inside the app using the built-in Record Audio tool. This step-by-step process requires no external software — just the Insert tab and a microphone.
Steps
- Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
- Click Audio located in the Media section of the ribbon.
- Select Record Audio from the dropdown menu.
- Give your recording a name in the Record Sound dialog box.
- Click the Record (●) button and speak your narration.
- Click the Stop button when you are done recording.
- Click the Play button to preview and review your recording.
- Click OK to embed your audio and complete the process.