1. Embedding Video in Powerpoint

2. Embedding Video The most important thing to know about using video in PowerPoint (and the most common mistake) is that the video you embed is not actually part of the PowerPoint file. It is a link to that file (here, magic-cut.wmv ) which must exist in the location that the link goes to – for example, a folder called My Presentations.

3. The file is embedded on this slide in the layout text box by clicking the movie reel icon (bottom right) that appears in the box. Next, you are asked how you want the movie to start – click SHOW HELP for more detailed information. In this case, I selected WHEN CLICKED. If this video does not run, then the video file cannot be found in the location that was linked. Embedded video