Adding sound effects to a transition in PowerPoint can enhance the visual experience for the audience. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the PowerPoint presentation and select the slide for which you wish to add the sound effect to a transition.
- Go to the “Transitions” tab in the ribbon and select the desired transition effect.
- Click on the “Sound” drop-down menu and select “Other Sound”.
- Browse to the location where the sound effect is stored on your computer and select it.
- Click “OK” to add the sound effect to the transition.
- To preview the transition with the added sound effect, click on the “Preview” button in the “Transitions” tab.
- Repeat these steps for each slide for which you wish to add a sound effect to a transition.
It is important to note that the sound effects should be appropriate for the context and add value to the presentation. Additionally, ensure that the sound file is in a format that is compatible with PowerPoint, such as .WAV or .MP3.
Source: Microsoft Office Support – Add or change sounds for transitions in PowerPoint (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-or-change-sounds-for-transitions-in-powerpoint-2b5aa36a-3933-45c9-9b9e-b48fb3f8c5f5)