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How to Edit Audio in Google Slides

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to control audio playback settings in Google Slides.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to edit audio in Google Slides by accessing Format options to control playback behavior. You can set audio to play on click or automatically, giving you full control over how sound plays during your presentation.


Steps

  1. Click the audio icon on the slide canvas to select the audio element.
  2. In the top menu, click Format to open the format menu.
  3. Select Format options from the dropdown menu to open the settings panel.
  4. Choose how the audio starts — such as On click or Automatically — in the Audio playback dropdown.
  5. Your audio playback settings are now updated in Google Slides.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling audio playback in Google Slides is essential for delivering polished, professional presentations. The ability to set audio to play automatically or on click lets presenters match sound to their pacing and audience context. Google Slides' Format options panel provides a straightforward way to configure these settings without any third-party tools. Mastering audio editing in Google Slides helps educators, marketers, and business professionals create more engaging, multimedia-rich slide decks.
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