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How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

In this article, we will cover how to make a video in Microsoft PowerPoint. We will go... read more

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How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

In this article, we will cover how to make a video in Microsoft PowerPoint. We will go over how to export a video recording, how to record yourself giving a presentation, how to record screen markings, how to find the recorded PowerPoint video file, and MORE!

Here are the steps to How Make a Video in Microsoft PowerPoint 

Let’s look at each of these ways thoroughly!

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How to Get to the Video Recording Window from Microsoft PowerPoint

Go to the Slide Show ribbon, go to Record, and select From Beginning.

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How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

 

The Video Recording Window Options in Microsoft PowerPoint

You will be presented with some editing options. Down below you can use the pen to aid you in your presentation.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

Under Views, you can choose which interface you prefer. The Teleprompter allows you to have some notes to read while doing the presentation.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

The Presenter View allows you to see the next slide coming up.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

In our case, we will use the Slide View, which allows you to view the slides in real-time. How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

 

Recording a Video in Microsoft PowerPoint

Hit the Record button on the top and a countdown will commence.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

Start your presentation. Hit the Down Arrow to go to the next slide. Take advantage of the pen tool and change the color however you see fit.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

 

Exporting Recording to a Video File in Microsoft PowerPoint

Click on Export on the top screen to view more options.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

On the next page, click on Export Video.

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How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

You can see where the file will be located.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

 

Viewing the Video File in Microsoft PowerPoint

Once the video is finished Exporting, press the View and Share Video button. You will be asked if you want to open that file. Press OK.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

The video will play in your default Video Player. The presentation video will initially be on Mute. So, it’s best to press the Unmute button on the bottom left of the screen.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

 

 

Accessing the Video File in Microsoft PowerPoint on a Computer

If you go to File Explorer, you will find the video in its’ indicated location. You can now share this video on YouTube, other social media platforms, or on Drive.

How to Make A Video in PowerPoint

It’s as simple as that! In this article, we have covered how to take a PowerPoint presentation, make a video of the said presentation, as well as the viewing and sharing options.

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John Michaloudis is a former accountant and finance analyst at General Electric, a Microsoft MVP since 2020, an Amazon #1 bestselling author of 4 Microsoft Excel books and teacher of Microsoft Excel & Office over at his flagship Academy Online Course.

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