How to shorten a video in a presentation in PowerPoint 2010?

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Learn how to shorten a video in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

Here I have a video that I have inserted into my presentation. Unfortunately at the end of the video I’ve managed to capture a man walking on the beach.

To shorten the video, I’ll go to the Playback tab, and then click ”Trim video”.

How to shorten a video in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

Two handlebars will appear one green for the beginning of the video and one red for the ending. I’ll just take the red handlebar at the end and move it until the legs disappear.

How to shorten a video in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

Then click “OK”, and that’s it!

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