Cannot Use PowerPoint Video Background Across Slides

  1. Open the Slide Master view (View > Slide Master)
  2. Insert the video onto the Slide Master
  3. The video will now appear on all slides using that Slide Master

Limitations:

  • Video will restart when advancing slides
  • Other slide content needs to be sent behind the video

Use Multiple Videos

  1. Insert the same video onto each slide
  2. On the Animations tab, set the video to play across multiple slides

Limitations:

  • More cumbersome to set up
  • File size increases with each added video

Link to External Video

  1. Insert a shape to represent the video
  2. Link the shape to play an external video file

Limitations:

  • Requires a reliable internet connection
  • Less control over playback

Use Third-Party Apps

Some presentation apps like Prezi and Slides support playing videos seamlessly across slides. Consider switching to them if you need this feature.

In summary, playing a video continuously across slides is not straightforward in PowerPoint. The workarounds have limitations. For best results, I’d recommend exploring third-party presentation tools with better video support or finding creative ways to split your video content across individual slides. Let me know if you have any other questions!