Recording Narration into a Presentation

When you can't deliver a presentation in person, you can record your narration for the presentation and create a file that your audience can play back. This is great for creating a presentation that you will share on the Web or on a CD or DVD.

NOTE: To record narration, you'll need a suitable microphone. In a pinch, you can use a microphone built into your laptop or your desktop PC's monitor, but such a microphone will usually pick up ambient noise. Usually, you'll be better off using a microphone that you can position freely, such as a handheld microphone or one on a stand, and best off with a noise-canceling microphone mounted on a headset.

Checking That Your Microphone Is Working

Before trying to record ...

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