How to Loop Audio in PowerPoint

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to make audio play continuously in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to loop audio in PowerPoint by selecting an audio element and enabling the Loop until Stopped option under the Playback tab. It takes just three steps and works in both desktop and web versions of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Steps

Click the audio icon on the slide to select the inserted audio element.
Navigate to the Playback tab that appears in the ribbon after selecting the audio.
Check the Loop until Stopped option to make the audio play on continuous repeat.

📌 Why this matters

Looping audio in PowerPoint is a key feature for creating professional presentations, kiosks, and event displays where background music or narration must play without interruption. The Loop until Stopped setting in the Playback tab gives presenters precise control over audio playback behavior. This eliminates manual restarts and ensures a seamless, uninterrupted audio experience for any audience. Mastering this feature helps users deliver polished, automated PowerPoint presentations with minimal effort.

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