Recording narration in PowerPoint isn\u2019t just for professors reading 60-slide lectures with the energy of a sloth. Narration is a super useful way to guide your audience, especially if you\u2019re not with them in-person to present. Whether you\u2019re creating an online training, a client walkthrough or a class project, adding narration gives your slides a human voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll walk you through how to narrate a PowerPoint presentation and, how to sound natural doing it. We\u2019ll also give you some tips on equipment you might want to use if you want it to sound extra professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s dive right in. Here\u2019s how to record narration directly inside PowerPoint for Windows. If you’re on a Mac, scroll down a little further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note<\/strong>: As of PowerPoint 365 (desktop), narration is done via the Record<\/strong> feature built into the Slide Show tab. Microsoft\u2019s official guide confirms this process<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1: Open Your Presentation<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Obvious? Sure. But let\u2019s not skip steps. We\u2019re being thorough here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2: Go to the \u201cSlide Show\u201d Tab or Just Click \u201cRecord\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the top menu, click Slide Show<\/strong>. From there, click Record<\/strong> > From Beginning<\/strong> or From Current Slide<\/strong>, depending on where you want to start. On newer versions, you may simply see a \u201cRecord\u201d button available without having to enter the \u201cSlide Show\u201d tab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3: Hit \u201cRecord\u201d and Start Talking<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll see a countdown. Then, just speak. You can also turn on your webcam to include video if you want a picture-in-picture style presentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4: Save and Review<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re done, click Export<\/strong> to create a video with your narration baked in, or just save the file and play it back using Slide Show > From Beginning<\/strong> to test how it sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n