How to Insert Audio in WPS on Windows

Use Insert Audio with 3 how-to topics, including Embed Local Audio, Link to Audio, and Embed Background Music; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete it.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Embed Local Audio

Entry: Insert tab → Audio → Embed Audio

1. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click Audio.
3. Select Embed Audio.
4. In the file dialog box, choose the audio file that you want to insert.
5. Click Open to finish the insertion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: An audio icon appears on the current slide.
• What you can do next: You can move the audio icon or start the slideshow to check playback.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Choosing the wrong audio file may insert content you did not intend to use.
• Environment note: Make sure the local audio file path is accessible.

2. Link to Audio

Entry: Insert tab → Audio → Link to Audio

1. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click Audio.
3. Select Link to Audio.
4. In the file dialog box, choose the audio file.
5. Finish the action to insert the audio as a linked object in the slide.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: An audio object appears on the current slide.
• What you can do next: You can save the presentation and use the linked audio during playback later.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the original audio file is moved or deleted, the linked audio may not work correctly.
• Environment note: Keep the presentation file and the audio file in a stable location.

3. Embed Background Music

Entry: Insert tab → Audio → Embed Background Music

1. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click Audio.
3. Select Embed Background Music.
4. In the file dialog box, choose the audio file.
5. After insertion, use slideshow mode to play it as background music.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Background music has been added to the presentation.
• What you can do next: You can enter slideshow mode to check the playback effect.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Background music that is too loud may affect spoken content.
• Environment note: The playback device should have working audio output.