Google Slides, a part of Google’s suite of productivity tools, is a powerful platform for creating, editing, and showcasing presentations. As presentations evolve, users are constantly seeking to find more ways to make their slideshows engaging and interactive. One popular feature is adding music to a slideshow. In this guide, we’ll be discussing how to make a slideshow with music on Google Slides.
Step 1: Open Google Slides
The first step is to open Google Slides. You can do this by going to the Google Slides website (slides.google.com) and signing in with your Google account.
Step 2: Create or Open a Presentation
Next, you can either create a new presentation or open an existing one. To create a new presentation, click on the “+” button. To open an existing presentation, click on the presentation you wish to open from the list provided.
Step 3: Go to the Insert menu
Once your slideshow is open, go to the “Insert” menu at the top of the page.
Step 4: Add Audio
After clicking on the Insert menu, a dropdown list will appear. Click on “Audio” in this list. This will open a window where you can search for and select the song or audio clip you want to include in your slideshow.
Remember, you can only add audio files that you have uploaded to your Google Drive. If the audio file is not in your Google Drive, you’ll first need to upload it there before you can add it to your slideshow.
Step 5: Configure Audio Playback Settings
After you’ve added an audio file to a slide, you can adjust its playback settings. Click on the audio file icon to bring up the audio options. Then, select “Format Options”.
In the Format Options sidebar, you can choose when your audio should start to play. The two main options are: “On click” and “Automatically”. Choose the one that suits your needs. You can also adjust other settings, like audio volume, looping, and hiding the audio icon during a presentation.
Conclusion
Adding music or audio can greatly enhance your Google Slides presentations, making them more engaging and interesting to your audience. The steps outlined above should guide you to successfully add music to your slideshow. Enjoy creating your next interactive and exciting presentation with Google Slides!