How to Make Audio Play Automatically in Google Slides (2024)
In this article, we will show you how to get audio to play automatically on Google Slides. Simply follow the steps below.
How to Play Audio on Google Slides
To make audio automatically play on Google Slides, just follow these steps:
1. Insert Your Audio File
Ensure your audio file is already inserted in the slide where you want it to play automatically. If you haven’t inserted the audio yet, go to “Insert” in the top menu, select “Audio,” and choose your file from Google Drive.
2. Select the Audio Icon
Click on the audio icon on your slide. This will bring up the audio options toolbar, allowing you to modify how the audio plays during your presentation.
3. Access Audio Playback Options
With the audio icon selected, click on “Format options” in the toolbar. This will open the Format Options sidebar where you can adjust various settings for your audio.
4. Set to Play Automatically
In the Format Options sidebar, look for the “Audio playback” section. Here, you will find several settings that control how your audio plays. Check the box next to “Start playing” and select “Automatically” from the dropdown menu.
5. Test the Audio Playback
After setting the audio to play automatically, start the slideshow from the current slide to test if the audio begins playing as expected. This ensures that everything works seamlessly before your actual presentation.
We hope you now have a better understanding of how to make audio play automatically in Google Slides. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to download Google Slides with audio or our article on how to insert audio into Google Slides.
