How to add sound effects to a transition in PowerPoint

Adding sound effects to a transition in PowerPoint can enhance the visual experience for the audience. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the PowerPoint presentation and select the slide for which you wish to add the sound effect to a transition.
2. Go to the “Transitions” tab in the ribbon and select the desired transition effect.
3. Click on the “Sound” drop-down menu and select “Other Sound”.
4. Browse to the location where the sound effect is stored on your computer and select it.
5. Click “OK” to add the sound effect to the transition.
6. To preview the transition with the added sound effect, click on the “Preview” button in the “Transitions” tab.
7. 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)