In PowerPoint, how can you ensure that your video plays automatically during the presentation?

Setting the video to play automatically in the Playback tab is the most straightforward way to ensure that your video begins as soon as the slide is displayed during a presentation. In PowerPoint, when you select a video clip on your slide and navigate to the Playback tab on the Ribbon, there is an option to set the video to start automatically. This means that as soon as the slide containing the video is presented, it will play without any additional clicks or prompts from the presenter, which is particularly useful for seamless transitions and maintaining audience engagement.

Utilizing video playback settings effectively allows presenters to create a smooth flow in their presentations, as it eliminates the need for manual play, hence allowing the focus to remain on the content being delivered rather than on operating the media.