The "Record Slide Show" feature in PowerPoint allows you to record your presentation with narration, slide timings, and animations, making it ideal for:
* Creating self-running presentations
* Recording lectures or training sessions
* Sharing presentations with remote audiences
* Adding voiceover explanations
How to Use "Record Slide Show" in PowerPoint
1. Open the Recording Tool
- Go to the Slide Show tab.
- Click Record Slide Show.
- Choose:
- Record from Beginning (Starts from the first slide).
- Record from Current Slide (Starts from the selected slide).
Tip : In PowerPoint 365, you can also go to the Recording tab and click Record Slide Show.
2. Customize Recording Settings
Before starting, you can :
- Enable/Disable Microphone ? (For narration)
- Enable/Disable Camera ? (For presenter video)
- Enable/Disable Ink & Laser Pointer
* Use the "Settings" button to select your microphone and camera.
3. Start Recording
- Click the Record button.
- Speak as you go through your slides—PowerPoint will capture your voice and slide transitions.
- Use annotation tools (pen, highlighter, laser pointer) if needed.
- Click Stop when you're done.
4. Review and Edit the Recording
- PowerPoint saves audio and video per slide, so you can redo individual slides if needed.
- Click Play to preview the recorded slide.
- To re-record a slide, go back to Record Slide Show and choose Record from Current Slide.
5. Save or Export Your Recording
- To save as a PowerPoint file with narration, just save your presentation normally (.pptx).
- To export as a video, go to File > Export > Create a Video and select the desired quality.
* Use MP4 format for easy sharing.
Why Use "Record Slide Show"?
* Makes presentations more engaging with voice and video.
* Perfect for asynchronous learning, online courses, or business pitches.
* No need for live presentations—just record once and share!
