Use Insert Audio through 3 how-to topics in WPS Presentation on macOS, and choose the matching topic from the index below.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Embed Local Audio | Free |
| 2 | 2. Link to Audio | Free |
| 3 | 3. Embed Background Music | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Embed Local Audio
Entry path: Insert → Audio → Embed Audio
- Open the presentation that you want to edit.
- Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
- Click Audio.
- Select Embed Audio.
- Choose the audio file in the file dialog.
- Click Open to finish the insertion.
Success Criteria
- An audio object appears on the current slide.
- After saving the presentation, the audio content stays with the file.
Tips While Using
- Embedded audio becomes part of the presentation file, so the file size may increase.
- Before inserting the file, make sure the audio can play normally on your device.
2. Link to Audio
Entry path: Insert → Audio → Link to Audio
- Open the presentation that you want to edit.
- Click Audio on the Insert tab.
- Select Link to Audio.
- Choose the target audio file in the file dialog.
- Finish the insertion to place the audio on the current slide as a link.
Success Criteria
- A linked audio object appears on the current slide.
- The presentation can play the linked audio file during playback.
Tips While Using
- Linked audio depends on the original file path, so moving or deleting the source file may affect playback.
- When sharing the presentation, organize and send the related audio files together.
3. Embed Background Music
Entry path: Insert → Audio → Embed Background Music
- Open the presentation that you want to edit.
- Click Audio.
- Select Embed Background Music.
- Choose the audio file in the file dialog.
- Finish the insertion, then play the slide show to hear the background music automatically.
Success Criteria
- Background music is inserted into the presentation.
- The music plays automatically during the slide show.
Tips While Using
- Background music is useful for continuous displays, warm-up slides, or narrated presentations.
- Before a formal presentation, preview the file and confirm the volume and playback effect.