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Insert the Movie into PowerPoint

Insert a movie or video in PowerPoint

Insert a movie in PowerPoint

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Insert the Movie or Video Clip


  • PowerPoint 2007
    1. Click in the Insert tab of the ribbon.
    2. Click the drop down arrow on the Movie button on the right side of the ribbon.
    3. Choose to insert a Movie from File... or Movie from Clip Organizer...
  • PowerPoint 2003
    1. Choose Insert > Movies and Sounds > Movie from File... or Movie from Clip Organizer
Note - Movies from the Clip Organizer are not really movies per se, but are actually animated GIFs
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