Trouble sending a powerpoint file with sound

[lwsourpatch]

I am trying to attach a mp3 file (1mb size) to my powerpoint file by doing
Insert, sound from file. It plays fine on my computer, but when i email it
off, the sound file is not attached. What is the best way to email the
powerpoint file so that the mp3 is also attached and will work? Would I have
to attach the mp3 file to my email also? Would this also apply to midi files
because i had problems with those sound files too? I know that i would not
have problem with wave files smaller than 5000 kbs. Any advice is greatly
appreciated.

 

[tohlz]

MP3 can only be linked, not embedded. You can choose to convert the mp3 into
wav format. If not, you will need to email the ppt and music together. To
prevent the link from breaking, create a folder, move the ppt and mp3 into
the folder.
Re-insert the music and save your work.
You can then use WinZip or WinRar to zip the folder.
Lastly, email the zip file.

Check this out for more information regarding embedding of wav file and
other quick fixes:
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00155.htm
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[lwsourpatch]

Thanks. Will my recipients have to click on the music file first to open it,
then open the powerpoint, or will they only need to open the powerpoint file,
and the computer will find the music file on the email to play?

 

[tohlz]

When your recipient receive your email, they must download the attachment,
then unzip to get the FOLDER. Next, open the folder, open ppt.

The best way is of course, to convert the mp3 into wav format and embed it
into powerpoint. This will prevent the link from breaking.
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Presentations.
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[lwsourpatch]

Thanks for your help!

When your recipient receive your email, they must download the attachment,
then unzip to get the FOLDER. Next, open the folder, open ppt.

The best way is of course, to convert the mp3 into wav format and embed it
into powerpoint. This will prevent the link from breaking.
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Site Updated: October 30, 2005
http://www.pptheaven.xs3.com
PowerPoint Heaven - The Power to Animate
Contains tutorials on creating amazing animations for your PowerPoint
Presentations.
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[Austin Myers]

A word of caution here, your recieving PCs may, or may NOT, have the codecs
in place to play an MP3 file. (There are two major codecs and about half a
dozen minor ones out there.)

Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

PowerPoint Video and PowerPoint Sound Solutions www.pfcmedia.com