Always preview your video before you include it in your presentation so that if the video appears distorted or blurry, you can undo the full screen option. Depending on the resolution of your original video file, it might appear distorted when you enlarge it. You can play a video so that it fills the entire slide (screen) when you deliver your presentation. To continue playing the video, click it again. Tip: To pause a video while it is playing, click it. It's also available in PowerPoint 2016 version 1709 or later.) (This option is available in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 and PowerPoint 2019. You can trigger the video to begin with a clicker or any other mechanism that activates the next action on the slide (such as pressing the right arrow key). This option doesn't require a literal click. The video plays in sequence with other actions you've programmed on the slide (such as animation effects). The video only plays when you click within the video frame. The video plays automatically when the slide appears. Under Video Tools, on the Playback tab, in the Video Options group, in the Start list, select an option: In Normal view, click the video frame on the slide.įigure: Specify how you want your video to start during your presentation By changing this option, you will remove any animations that are associated with your video.
Important: Set this option before adding any animations or triggers to your video.
