Inserting MP3 Files

[Sue]

I created a training presentation in PowerPoint 2003 that
includes voice-over narrations. I inserted the sound
files by choosing "Insert Movies and Sound" and then
selected the appropriate MP3 file to insert. When I do
this, I have to have the sound file in the same folder as
my PowerPoint presentation in order for the sound to play
properly. Is there a way I can take these pre-recorded
voice over files in MP3 format and insert them into the
PowerPoint file in such a way that I do not have to have
external sound files in the same folder as the
presentation? My goal is to give the user a single
PowerPoint file without any other external files. I see
that if I record the voice-overs myself by
using "Insert/Record Sound" there are no additional files
required -- just the PowerPoint. I am happy that somehow
I can embed the sound files into the PowerPoint, thus
negating the need to have the external files. By the way,
though I am creating this in PowerPoint 2003, the users
will be using PowerPoint 2000 to view and listen to the
presentation. Thanks.

 

[Sonia]

MP3s are always linked and therefore must be sent along with the presentation
file. WAV's can be embedded, but a sound file in WAV format will be 10 times as
large as the same sound in MP3 format. That's the trade-off, which is
significant if you're talking about sending via email.