Adding Music to a Google Slides Presentation

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Do you want to add music or audio to your Google Slides slideshow? Whether you want gentle background music playing throughout your slideshow or just an outro to play as you get to the last slide, adding music or audio to Google Slides isn't difficult. Using the right music with your slideshow can also increase audience engagement and understanding. This wikiHow article teaches you how to add music to Google Slides.

Things You Should Know Method 1 of 3:

Adding a Music File

Step 1 Go to your slideshow in Google Slides.

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Step 2 Click Insert.

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Step 4 Choose the settings for your audio.

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Choose the settings for your audio. Click the checkbox on the right side of the screen if you want the music to play automatically or continue playing when you change the side.

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Inserting a YouTube Video

Step 1 Go to your slideshow in Google Slides.

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Step 2 Click Insert.

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Step 3 Insert the YouTube URL.

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Linking to a Streaming Service

Step 1 Go to your slideshow in Google Slides.

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Step 2 Click Insert.

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Step 3 Get the link for the audio you want to use.

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Step 4 Add text or an image for your link.

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Add text or an image for your link. If you already have text or an image to use as a link on your slide, skip this step. Otherwise, go to Insert > Image or add the text you want to use as your link. You can use an image on your computer, in Drive or Photos, or online.

Step 5 Add the link to the text or image.

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