A content placeholder is the small palette-like collection of multi-colored buttons visible on some of the slide layouts, as shown in Figure 1. Select any of the layouts that include a content placeholder. Then, access the Home tab of the Ribbon and click the Layout button, as shown highlighted in red within Figure 1, below, to bring up the Layout drop-down gallery. Firstly, you can add a new slide to your presentation.You can either add a new slide to insert a video clip or you can add a video clip to an existing slide. There are two ways in which you can add a video clip to your slide.We explain more later on this page.įollow these steps to insert a video clip into your slide in PowerPoint 365 for Windows: Yes, this is less of a problem with PowerPoint 365 since this version embeds any inserted videos as part of the presentation itself. The last option ensures that your video links always work. Preferably, copy any movie/video file you want to insert to the same folder which includes the presentation.Your video clip should be in a PowerPoint friendly file format.Your presentation should be saved at least once before inserting the video.Some points that you should consider while inserting a video clip in PowerPoint 365 are: Finally, the video clip should add value to the presentation and be beneficial to your audience.You want to show recorded video coverage to strengthen your point-of-view.An important person cannot attend an event and sends his or her message as a recorded video clip.You need to show how a machine process works, and a recorded video clip is far more simpler to insert than animating the entire sequence.You must have a compelling reason to add video clips in your PowerPoint presentations.įortunately, there are several good reasons for adding video clips to your slides: Other presenters believe that since many presentations contain video, they need to do the same.Some presenters think that a video clip will add some oomph! However, that’s just not the reason to add video clips.The presenter or the message of your presentation should be memorable first, and only then, will a memorable video clip help. Video clips are often added to grab the audience's attention.Why Add Video Clips in PowerPoint Slides? The Wrong Reasonsīefore you proceed, spare a thought for the many wrong reasons why people add video clips to their slides:
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