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Add Music or Sound to PowerPoint 2007 Presentations

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Start Options for PowerPoint 2007 Sound Files

Options to start the sound or music in PowerPoint 2007

Options to start the sound or music file in PowerPoint 2007

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How Should the Sound Start?

You are prompted to select a method for PowerPoint 2007 to begin to play your sound or music file.

  • Automatically - The sound will start when the previous action is complete, such as a transition from the previous slide or an animation on the current slide.

  • When Clicked - The sound will begin when you click on the sound icon that appears on the slide. This option should be used with caution because you must click precisely on the sound icon for the sound to play. If you click on the slide by mistake, the presentation will advance to the next action.
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