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How to Use Your Voice Effectively During A Presentation

In this article, we’ll explore some practical tips and techniques for using your voice effectively during a presentation. From speaking clearly and varying your tone and pitch to using inflection and emphasis, these strategies can boost your vocal delivery and feel more confident and in control.

1. Vary Your Tone and Pitch

2. use inflection and emphasis, 3. speak clearly and concisely, 4. avoid filler words and phrases, 5. use pauses strategically, 6. pay attention to your body language, 7. avoid monotony, 8. use vocal pacing, 9. speak with confidence, 10. use repetition, final thoughts.

Another important aspect of using your voice effectively during a presentation is varying your tone and pitch. This helps to keep your audience engaged and interested in what you are saying. 

Try to avoid a monotone voice and instead vary the pitch and tone of your voice throughout the presentation. For example, you might raise your voice slightly when making an important point, or lower it when speaking more softly or confidentially.

In addition to varying your tone and pitch, it’s important to use inflection and emphasis to help convey your message. This means emphasizing key words or phrases in your presentation, such as by raising your voice slightly or pausing before or after the emphasized word. 

Inflection can also be used to convey different emotions, such as excitement or concern, depending on the content of your presentation.

The first tip for using your voice effectively during a presentation is to speak clearly and concisely. This means articulating your words carefully, pronouncing them correctly, and avoiding filler words such as “um” or “like.” 

It’s also important to speak at an appropriate pace, neither too fast nor too slow, so that your audience can follow along easily. Take your time when speaking and pause at appropriate moments to emphasize key points.

Filler words and phrases, such as “um,” “like,” and “you know,” can be distracting and take away from the impact of your message. Try to avoid using them as much as possible. 

If you find yourself slipping into using filler words, take a moment to pause, collect your thoughts, and continue speaking. This will help you to speak more clearly and effectively.

Pauses can be a powerful tool when used strategically during a presentation. Pausing before or after a key point can emphasize its importance and allow your audience to digest the information. 

Pausing can also help you to collect your thoughts and regain your composure if you are feeling nervous. Be sure to practice your pauses during your practice sessions to ensure that they are effective and not too long.

Your body language can also impact your vocal delivery. Standing up straight and using confident gestures can help to project confidence and authority in your voice. Avoid slouching or fidgeting, as this can detract from your message and make you appear nervous or uncertain.

Monotony refers to a lack of variation or excitement in your vocal delivery. This can make your presentation seem dull or uninteresting to your audience. 

To avoid monotony, try to vary your tone, pitch, pacing, and volume throughout your presentation. This can help to keep your audience engaged and interested in your message.

Vocal pacing refers to the speed at which you speak. Varying your pacing can help to keep your audience engaged and interested in your message. 

You can use a slower pace to emphasize important points or a faster pace to add excitement to your presentation. Practice adjusting your pacing during your rehearsals to find the right balance for your presentation.

Confidence is key to effective vocal delivery. Practice speaking with conviction and authority to project confidence and credibility in your message. This can help to keep your audience engaged and interested in your presentation.

Repetition can be an effective tool for emphasizing key points and making your message more memorable. By repeating important words or phrases, you can help to reinforce your message and make it more impactful. Practice incorporating repetition into your presentation where appropriate to add emphasis and impact.

Using your voice effectively during a presentation takes practice and attention to detail. By incorporating pauses, active listening, speaking with confidence, using repetition, being authentic, and practicing the other techniques discussed in this article, you can master the art of vocal delivery and deliver a clear, confident, and engaging presentation that leaves a lasting impression on your audience.

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If you're not able to physically present your slideshow, record a voiceover narration to make sure no points are missed.

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Preparation, record a voiceover for your presentation.

If you’re sending out your presentation instead of giving it in front of an audience, but you feel adding a vocal explanation would better help to deliver the message, record a voiceover narration. Here’s how to do it.

Before you begin your PowerPoint narration, you’ll need to make sure you’ve made the proper preparations.

Set Up Your Mic

First, you’ll need a microphone. Most modern computers have a built-in microphone that gets the job done, but investing in a USB microphone will increase the audio quality of the narration by quite a bit.

The built-in microphone will be set as your input device by default, so if you plan on using it for the PowerPoint narration, you don’t need to take any additional steps in setting it up. However, if you plan to use a USB microphone for the narration, be sure to set it as the input device.

To do this on Windows, right-click the volume icon found on the right of the taskbar. In the menu that appears, select “Open Sound Settings.”

The “Sound Settings” window will appear. Here, scroll down to the “Input” section and click the box under “Choose your input device.”

If you’re using a USB microphone, it will appear here. Select it to set it as the input device.

The steps for Mac users are extremely similar. The only difference is you should go to "System Settings" and select "Sound" instead of right-clicking the volume icon like on Windows. From there, the steps are the same.

Take Notes and Rehearse

With your mic set up, you’re ready to start recording, right? Well, not quite. While you may not be physically standing in front of the audience delivering this presentation, you still need to treat it as though you are. This means going through the basics---taking notes and rehearsing your delivery.

One thing you can do to help you record a successful narration is to write out a script. As with a live presentation, though, you don’t want to sound like you’re reading straight from your notecards. Practice reading through the script a few times so that it sounds natural and fluid.

Once you’re confident in your delivery, it’s time to start recording.

Open the PowerPoint presentation in which you would like to record a voiceover narration. Head over to the “Slide Show” tab and, in the “Set Up” group, select “Record Slide Show.” Once selected, a drop-down menu will appear. Here, you can choose to start the narration from the beginning or from the current slide. If you choose to start recording from the current slide, make sure that you’re on the slide you’d like to start recording from.

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In this example, we’ll choose “Record from Beginning.”

Now, you’ll be in full-screen mode. You’ll notice a few extra tools appear, including a record button at the top-left corner of the screen. When you’re ready to start recording, click this button.

When you select the record button, a countdown timer will appear, giving you a three-second delay between clicking the button and starting your recording.

You can now start recording your voiceover narration! Continue through the presentation by clicking the right arrow to go to the next slide.

You can pause the recording at any time by pressing the pause button in the top-left corner of the window. The recording will automatically end when you make it to the last slide. Alternatively, you can press the stop button, also located at the top-left corner of the screen.

If you want to play your narration back, you can select the replay button.

A speaker icon will appear at the bottom-right corner of each slide that has a recorded narration. You can also play your narration back on each slide by hovering over the icon and pressing the play button.

If you’re not satisfied with the narration, simply repeat these steps to re-record.

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How to improve your voice for presentations, by ros and neil johnson, 18 august 2016 - 01:43.

Ros and Neil Johnson, speech and drama specialists at  Theatresaursus , explain the benefits for presentations of improving the voice, and offer some techniques.

Have you ever given a presentation or done any other form of public speaking? If so, you probably spent some time thinking about the words you were going to use and the ideas you were going to express. But, as Dr Emily Grossman has  pointed out , when someone is speaking, most of the information we receive as an audience comes through the speaker's body language, their enthusiasm, and – very importantly – the tone of their voice.

Why is it important to improve the way we use our voice?

When we make a presentation or speak to a large group of people, it's important to have an authoritative and appealing tone of voice. This will come from the ability to make your voice resonate, as a resonant voice is more pleasing on the ear and can make you sound more confident. This in turn helps the audience relax and enjoy the presentation.

An audience will ‘pick up’ on your voice and respond favourably, potentially affording you a greater deal of respect and attention. Often, the audience won’t know or understand why this is the case, so having the ability to control and improve the way you use your voice can be a useful and powerful skill.

There are practical reasons, too. Using your voice skilfully can stop you getting a sore throat. When we shout, our vocal folds (often known as vocal chords) crash together and become swollen and red, sometimes causing damage. So learning how to use your voice by warming it up will prevent soreness in the throat.

How does our body produce sound?

Breath is the power behind the voice, but this is only the start. As we breathe in, our lungs expand. When we speak, the air comes up through the  trachea , making the vocal folds (which are situated at the top of the trachea) vibrate. This creates sound. The ability to control the breath is very important and is the basis of all voice work.

We then use the resonators in our throat, nose, mouth and cheek cavities (sinuses) to amplify the sound, and our articulators (tongue, teeth, lips, etc.) to create specific sounds that become understandable words and therefore speech.

However, as with any sport or exercise, it is important to warm up before we start. This means first warming up our body from head to toe before we start to work on our voice.

Exercise 1:

Check through the body, shaking each part from the toes upwards. Shake your legs and arms. Then, stretch up to the ceiling or sky. Roll the shoulders and lift them up to the ears and then back down again, all the time making sure that they end in a relaxed position. Finally, relax your neck. Gently roll your head by first putting your chin on your chest and roll the head round to the back clockwise and anti-clockwise.

Exercise 2:

Yawn – this relaxes the throat and all the vocal areas. Then, yawn and stretch at the same time.

How do we improve our breath control?

The most important thing is to learn how to relax and allow yourself to expand and increase your breath capacity. The natural tendency is to breathe only in our upper chest, so learning to breath down into our lower lungs and using the  diaphragm  properly is the first step. The diaphragm is a muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen – by finding and exercising this muscle, we can learn to better control our breath during speech.

Exercise 3:

Lie on the floor on your back with feet on the floor, so that your legs are bent with your knees pointing upwards. Check your posture: you should be relaxed, shoulders down, fists unclenched, etc. Now mentally take a journey through your body from head to toe, making sure you are relaxed. Start with your feet, ankles, legs and work your way up to your head. When you find tension, ask your body to release it.

Relax and breathe. Take the breathing deeper, breathing in to a count of four (in your head). Breathe in through your nose and feel the breath expanding the ribs like an umbrella up and out. Place a hand just below your belly button and feel the belly rise and drop.

Remember you must try to be relaxed at all times – always check (see exercise 1) and do not force anything.

If the upper chest begins to lift while you are breathing, gently place a hand on it to keep it still and down. Release all the abdominal muscles. Take your time and breath in and out (in through the nose and out through the mouth). Breathe in and release the breath to produce a long 'huh...ahh' sound. Do this a few times.

Now, apply tension throughout the body so it is completely tense and then release. Feel your body relax.

Go back to your breathing – in through the nose and out through the mouth. Feel your muscles through your back and keep your upper body still, but not tense.

Now slowly stand up. Centre yourself with your legs shoulder-width apart, arms and shoulders relaxed, knees unlocked. Your head should be perched upon your neck. Make sure your chin is not jutting out or pulled in.

Let your head drop, chin to chest (relaxed) and then let your body roll down vertebrae by vertebrae so your body is hanging, arms loose, and stay like this hanging, relaxed and breathing. Roll back up (make sure your head comes up last). Hug yourself, with your arms, your hands touching your ribs. Roll down again into the hanging position. Breathe gently in and out and feel the rib cage move. Gently roll back up as before (head last).

This is a great exercise for feeling the movement needed in the ribcage and to help get the muscles working.

Please note: as this way of breathing may feel very different to what you are used to, you may not notice a great deal of movement to begin with. However, as with anything new, 'practice makes perfect'.

How do we articulate sound into speech?

Articulation creates the specific sounds that make up words. By using our tongue, teeth, palate and lips (our articulators), we create recognisable words. In order to be clear in our speech, we need to exercise our articulators by going through the vowel sounds. The following exercises 4-6 will help improve your articulation:

Exercise 4:

Make a 'hum' sound with your lips together but not tight – feel your lips tickle or vibrate. Move the 'hum' sound around inside your mouth from the lips to nose and back to the lips. Feel the vibrations in the different areas.

Chew some imaginary gum. Imagine it is growing and growing. Now, imagine you have toffee stuck in your mouth and use your tongue to get it out.

Exercise 5:

Always from a relaxed and centred position, say out loud:

'pah paw poo pee pay...pah paw poo pee pay'

'lah, law, loo lee lay...lah law loo lee lay'

'gah gaw goo gee gay...gah gaw goo gee gay'

Use these structures to go through different sounds and, in particular, sounds that you find difficult. For the 'lah' sound, the tip of the tongue should be behind the front teeth before flicking out to an open mouth.

Exercise 6:

Say out loud:

'ba da ga...ba da ga' (making the sound of the consonants, i.e., 'buh' not 'baah', 'duh' not 'daah', etc.). Repeat.

'pa ta ka...pa ta ka'  (again make the sound of the letters 'p', 't' and 'k').

You can do this anywhere, but try to use your full voice and also whispering (which should always be voiceless).

Tongue twisters are also a good way to exercise the articulators and help improve fluency of articulation and diction. You can find many on the internet, for example: 'She sells sea shells on the sea-shore' and 'Peter piper picked a peck of pickled pepper'.

Exercise 7:

Place your hand on your chest and yawn. Feel the vibrations and resonance in your chest. Now say 'hello, hello, hello' from deep down in your chest.

Why is the ability to project our voices important? 

If you want to be heard, you need to learn how to project. Projection comes from taking control of the breath.

If you can, arrange to visit the room you are going to be speaking in and walk around it. Use your speech and play with it, walking around while speaking, playing with the volume. Ask a colleague to listen to you – can they hear you clearly? Does your voice resonate?

Try speaking very slowly. Now try singing your speech. Now 'throw' your voice to the farthest wall. This should always be done from a place of relaxation. Check that your shoulders are down. Wriggle and roll them to check for tension. Check your posture.

Finally, make sure you check your pace – we always speak much faster than normal when we are nervous. Practise speaking very slowly. You will feel that it's too slow, but it almost certainly won’t be.

Ros and Neil Johnson are founders of  Theatresaursus , which runs Shakespeare workshops, drama courses and holiday courses. They recently delivered a course for teachers and trainers at the  British Council in Malaysia  about how to use theatre-based techniques in the classroom.

Find out about the British Council's  Shakespeare Lives  programme of events and activities in 2016, celebrating Shakespeare’s work on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death.

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When you give a presentation your first goal should be to capture and hold the attention of your audience. Everyone must be able to hear and easily follow what you are saying. Fortunately you have one very valuable and versatile tool at your disposal to make this happen – and that’s your voice. In this post I will explain how to use your voice to best effect and have the impact you want on your audience.

First of all it’s important to recognise that giving a presentation is not the same as having a conversation with an individual or a small group at a meeting. When speaking in public you need to put a lot more effort into how you use your voice.

How to improve your speaking voice – the 4 essentials

No doubt you’ve sat through a presentation where it was difficult to hear the speaker or they spoke in a monotonous voice. Perhaps you persevered and tried hard to concentrate on the message. The truth is that the majority of audience members will drift off, give in to boredom and find alternative activities such as doodling on their notepads or fiddling with their smartphones. To keep your audience engaged you must use your voice well.

Be aware of the volume of your voice. Generally that means speaking out and projecting your voice more than you would in a normal conversation. It depends of course on the size of the room and numbers in the audience. Don’t speak too loudly or it will sound as if you are lecturing your audience. Don’t speak too softly either or they will simply lose interest. Whilst the most important thing is to be heard at all times, you should also try to vary your volume e.g. raise your voice to draw attention to a point; lower it to lend a bit of intrigue to what you are saying.

As well as making yourself audible, it is of course essential that you speak clearly. That means articulating words properly and taking care not to mumble or to ‘swallow’ word endings. The best way to achieve clarity is to move your lips and open your mouth wide enough for the sound to escape!

• Tone and emphasis

The content of your presentation may be of high quality, but you’ve got to make it sound interesting too. This means using your voice to convey enthusiasm, conviction, empathy etc. The tone you adopt should be consistent with the content of your message e.g. avoid sounding too cheerful if you’re announcing some bad news to your workforce!

Bear in mind that it’s possible to change the meaning of a sentence depending on the particular words you emphasise. So it’s important to decide on what words you should emphasise, perhaps by highlighting them in your notes and by practising out loud.

Avoid dropping your voice at the end of sentences as you are likely to send your audience to sleep – a technique used by hypnotists! Instead, try to put a little bit more emphasis into the final word of a sentence, without exaggerating too much.

• Pace and Pauses

There’s a tendency for people to speak too fast when they are presenting. This may come about because of nerves and an eagerness to get the presentation over and done with. As a general rule, when presenting you should speak more slowly than in ordinary conversation. Aim for about 150 words per minute to allow your audience enough time to take in what you are saying.

No doubt you will have noticed how comedians use a deliberate pause before delivering a punch line. This is a technique you can use also in formal presentations for deliberate effect and to allow your audience time to absorb a key point.

Voice and relaxation exercises

Your voice is capable of making a wide range of sounds, although typically we use only a limited amount of our voice capacity when presenting. Some of the inhibition comes from feeling nervous about speaking in public. If you have to deliver many high level presentations, then you may like to consider using the services of a voice coach.

Here are some simple exercises you can try by yourself to help warm up your voice before delivering a presentation.

• Get your vocal chords working by humming a tune.
• Pretend you are chewing a sticky toffee.
• Practise breathing deeply to fuel your voice.
• Think of some tongue-twisters and say them out loud, taking care to articulate every word.

Improving your vocal quality will enhance your presentations and make you come across as more confident and credible. Your body language and the visual impression you make matters a great deal too.

Click here to read one of my previous posts on How to make a great first impression.

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In this blog post, you'll learn how you can add a narration for your PowerPoint presentation. Adding audio or video narration can be very helpful, especially in a time where many seminars and meetings have to be conducted online. If you would rather give your presentation using a live stream (which has many benefits), scroll down to the bottom and learn how you can do that!

Here's what you need for recording:

• a microphone (your computer's microphone should do)
• a finished set of PowerPoint slides
• a video camera (only if you want to record video as well)

• Open your PowerPoint presentation or create a new one.
• In the taskbar, select Slide Show . Then click Record Slide Show .
• Choose the option Record from Beginning .

• You'll now get to a different view, which we'll call "Recorder View". Here's an overview:

• In the bottom right corner, you'll see three icons. The one on the left is for switching the microphone on/off. Make sure this function is turned on. The icon in the middle is for turning on/off your camera. You can choose if you want to switch the video recording on or not. The last icon is only available if you've chosen the video recording function. If the function is enabled, you'll be able to see a video preview.
• In the top right corner under "Settings", you can choose what microphone (and camera) you'd like to use. This is only relevant if you have an external recording device that you would like to use. If you're recording with your computer, you don't have to set anything here.
• Now it's time to record. Click the big red Record button on the top left and start speaking.
• Tip: You can either record all the slides at once without pressing pause, or you record each slide individually, then click pause, then go on to the next slide and record again. However, it's important to note that PowerPoint creates an individual audio file for each slide, even if you record all at once.
• Important : PowerPoint does not record during transitions, so only speak when you're on a slide.

• You can also draw on your slides with the painting tools on the bottom. These drawings will be saved to your presentations.
• On the bottom left corner, you'll see what slide you're on. You can also see two time counts. The first one is for the recording on the current slide, the second one is for the recording of the presentation overall.
• If you want to delete the whole voiceover, click Clear and Clear Recordings on all Slides . If you only want to delete the recording on the specific slide you are on, click Clear Recording on current Slide.
• If you want to re-record the audio from one slide after deleting it, just go to that slide and click Record again. Record what you want to say, then click Stop when you're done.
• Once you're done, leave the Recorder View. Click the small x in the top right corner or hit Esc .
• You can now either save the presentation as a regular PowerPoint file (just click Save and you're done) or as a video. If you'd like a video, follow the instructions below:

Save Presentation as Video

• Go to File in the PowerPoint taskbar

• Choose Export on the left, then Create a Video .

• Select the quality you'd like. We recommend Full HD (1080p).
• In the following drop-down menu, make sure Use Recorded Timings and Narrations is selected.

• The setting Seconds spent on each slide is only for the slides where there is no recording (if you have recordings on all of your slides, you can just ignore this setting.)
• Click Create Video and choose where the video should be saved. The video creation might take a while, so don't close PowerPoint right away!

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How can I record a presentation in PowerPoint with audio and video?

At first create your presentation. For the recording you will need a microphone (the one on your computer should do), your finished presentation and a video camera (if you also want to record a video). We have created a tutorial on our blog where you can read the further steps.

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Voice-over presentations offer a better learning experience because they are a more engaging way to learn. 

Some students learn better through visual cues, while others learn by listening. However, adding voice-over narration to your presentations enables students to benefit from the best of both worlds. It allows adding important information and context to explain what’s on the slides – as if your students were attending a live lecture!

Now, you may assume adding voice-over to your presentations is complicated. However, it isn’t as tricky as you probably think! Once you have your slides ready, there are just a few extra steps you’ll need to take to add narration. 

In this blog, we share four ways to do a voiceover presentation – voice-over Google Slides, PowerPoint, screen recording, and the Presentation lesson feature on Thinkific.

Before we get into the options, let’s quickly cover the only ground rule regarding recording voice-overs: Don’t sacrifice sound quality. Viewers are willing to put up with rough visuals but don’t forgive poor sound. Most computers have built-in microphones that sort of get the job done, but we recommend headphones or a USB Microphone to improve the quality of your voiceover.

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Now, let’s get into your voice-over options. Toward the end of the article, you will also find five tips for adding a good voice-over. If you’d like to sit back and learn, check out this video we created on how to easily add voiceover to your slides:

4 ways to do voice-over presentations

There are two main routes you can take to record a voiceover for your presentations :

You may want to use PowerPoint or Google Slides to add voiceover to each slide that plays as students make their way through the presentation. PowerPoint has recording functionality built-in, but with Google Slides, some extra steps are involved with recording your audio, then uploading it to Google Drive before you can embed it on each slide.

Alternatively, you may want to ditch the slides and create a screen recording of the presentation. To do this, you can use any screen recording software as you talk through the slides and turn your presentation into a video lesson. And if you’re a Thinkific user, you can create voiceover slides with the Presentation lesson feature.

Use this list to skip to your preferred voice-over narration method:

• How to do a voice-over on Google Slides
• How to do a voice-over on PowerPoint (Microsoft Office)
• How to do a voice-over screen recording
• How to do voice-over slides with Thinkific

Option 1: How to do a voice-over on Google Slides

Google Slides doesn’t have built-in functionality to record your slides, but you can still accomplish the same with it with an extra step. You can add voiceover to Google Slides by uploading an audio file saved in Google Drive to each slide.

For this option, all you need is Google Slides and a computer with a microphone. 

Let’s go through the steps-

Step 1: Create your audio files for each slide and upload them to Google Drive.

Tip: Organize your files with a naming convention. You’ll need to locate these files in the next step. To keep them organized , following a naming convention for your audio files, including Course, Lesson, and Slide numbers, helps.

Step 2: Insert audio to your slide, and configure play settings

Next, you can insert audio from your drive into each slide individually.

The files you uploaded should be in the Recent tab, but you can also search for the file manually.

Step 3: Configure your audio settings 

Google Slides gives you the option to specify how the voiceover should act. To open the Format options menu, you can click on the speaker icon, then go to Format options under the Format menu.

Voice-over formatting options for Google Slides:

• Autoplay- You can choose if you want the audio to play automatically or manually when a student clicks the slide.
• Loop- You can define if you want the recording to stop or repeat once it gets to the end.

• Button size and colour – You can resize the button by dragging the corner and changing the colour using the “Recolor” option.

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Option 2: how to do a voice-over on PowerPoint

Microsoft Powerpoint has a feature that many average users don’t know about, which allows you to add voice-over narration to your PowerPoint. For this option, all you’ll need is Microsoft PowerPoint and a computer with a microphone.

On Windows computers:

Step 1 – in the top menu, go to slideshow >> record slideshow..

You have the option to record from the beginning of the presentation or from the current slide you’re on.

Step 2- Start recording

Once you select which recording you’d like to go ahead with, you’ll be in full-screen mode with options to record, stop, and replay. Once you click record, there will be a countdown timer from 3.

Anything you type in the notes section of the PowerPoint can be viewed by clicking on the notes button at the top.

The recording will stop automatically once you make it to the final slide. You can also pause, stop, or replay a recording at any time by pressing the pause button in the top left of your screen.

You can also record a video of yourself in the corner by selecting the video option in the bottom right corner.

Step 3 – Testing your narration

Once you’re finished, a speaker icon will appear at the bottom right corner of all the slides with recorded narration.

Just hover over the speaker icon to play, skip to time, or adjust the volume to play the narration.

On Mac Computers

Step 1 – click on slide show..

In the top menu, click Slide Show and choose the slide you want to start working on. Unlike on Windows, you will have to select the slide you want to work on manually. If it is the first slide you wish to choose, do so. 

Step 2 – Click on Record Slide Show

Step 3 – Choose the input method

On the top of the screen, you can turn off the camera, if you wish to, or turn it on. 

The next button helps you choose the voice input, whether your Mac’s in-built mic or an external device. 

Step 4 – Add a voice-over to slides

As with the Windows version, add voice-over to the slides one by one, and add notes if you wish. 

Step 5 – Complete recording

Once done, click on the large red button to start recording. Once your voice-over is complete, click the same button to stop recording. Again, add notes if you wish to. Then, move to the next slide. 

Step 6 – Click on tips for more controls

Click on Tips for several functions and shortcuts you can use on your Macbook to control your voice-over recordings. The Mac version of the PowerPoint tool is much easier to use. 

Step 7 – Verify your voice-over for accuracy

After your voice-over is complete, return to your presentation, and make sure that your voice-over is accurate by clicking on the white “Play” icon at the bottom of each slide.

Option 3: how to do a voice-over with screen recording

The last option involves recording your screen and audio as you discuss the presentation.

Check out our guide: How To Record Your Screen On Any Device .

We’ll show you free options and two paid options with advanced editing features:

Hit the record button on the video conferencing software

The easiest and cheapest option for screen recording without additional software is to join a Google Meet or a Zoom call by yourself, share your screen, and press the recording button.

This may be easy for a simple presentation but may prove frustrating for a longer presentation –  the inability to edit means you’ve got one shot to make it through your presentation without any mistakes.

Use your computer’s built-in screen recorder

On Windows 10 , just click Windows + G at the same time to open the Game Bar, and press “Start Recording”.

If you’re on a Mac , you can make a video recording of the entire screen or just a portion of it. Shift-Command(⌘)-5 will display on-screen controls for recording the entire screen.

Two paid screen recording options

If you want the ability to edit and customize your video and access more editing options, you’ll need to invest in some software like Screenflow or Camtasia .

Here are our two favorite options , depending on whether you’re on a Mac or Windows System:

Screenflow is a software program for video editing and screencasting for Apple users and is one of the best options for screen capture. This software functions well as a video editor for novice editors, but it lacks the deep customization and functions of a more advanced editor like Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Camtasia is an all-in-one screen recorder and video editor that works on both Windows and Mac. It is one of the most widely used systems for screen recording and video editing. It is popular for its user-friendly interface and simple video editing.

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Option 4: how to do voice-over presentations with Thinkific

If you have created a presentation on an external platform like Keynote , PowerPoint or Google Slides, you can use a Presentation lesson to display it within your Thinkific course! 

This function enables you to record audio while speaking to specific slides. You also have the option to upload a recording for each slide. 

This is a great way to create a customized experience for your students right within Thinkific .

To create a Presentation lesson, you will need to upload a PDF file. Each page in your PDF will be converted to images that will be displayed as slides within your Presentation lesson for students to navigate through.

If you have created a presentation in an external platform like PowerPoint you can simply export it from that platform as a PDF to later upload to Thinkific!

Here are the steps to create a Presentation lesson with voice-over on Thinkific .

With that, let’s explore what it takes to ensure a good voiceover.

Follow these five tips for adding a good voiceover

• Invest in a good microphone – Most cell phones and computers come with built-in microphones. These may not provide the professional-grade audio quality necessary to create compelling online lessons. Therefore, you must invest in a professional microphone that eliminates noise and disturbances. As we mentioned earlier, the most important rule is to ensure that your audio quality is high.
• Use a teleprompter – Although you may speak out your presentation and elaborate on the impromptu bullet points, you could make mistakes. These mistakes may make you seem like a novice.  A teleprompter can help you read out your sentences in front of the webcam or the mic without making any errors. The result is – top-notch quality presentations with voiceovers.
• Clear your throat – Most people do not realize the importance of a good quality voice. In fact, voice-over artists are hired simply because of their excellent voices! While you do not need to hire professional voice-over artists, you can ensure that you sound your best by gargling your throat and clearing it before you begin to record. In other words, avoid recording your voiceover if you have a sore throat or when your voice sounds hoarse. Keep a jug of water ready next to you to keep sounding fresh.
• Sound confident – Confidence doesn’t come with good quality microphones and teleprompters alone. Practice talking in front of a mirror, which will help ensure that you sound and look great. In fact, dressing professionally just before you record your voice-over may also have psychological benefits – you could feel more professional and thus sound more professional and confident.
• Edit audio if necessary – Despite all the care taken, you may make mistakes during voice-over recording. Listen to your slides repeatedly and make changes until you are completely satisfied with how you sound. Although there are audio editing tools out there, they may not be necessary for simple presentations such as the ones required for online lessons.

Whichever method you choose, turning a regular presentation into an engaging voice-over is sure to improve the quality of your presentation.

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Sign up with us for free and try it out (we dare you) . 

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This guide on voiceovers was published in August 2020 and was updated in October 2022.

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Add and record audio, such as music, narration, or sound bites, to your PowerPoint presentation and select the playback options.

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In the Insert Audio dialog box, select the audio file you want to add.

Select Insert .

Record audio

Select Insert > Media > Audio .

Select Record Audio .

Type in a name for your audio file, select Record , and then speak.

Important:  Your device must have a microphone enabled in order to record audio.

To review your recording, select Stop and then select Play .

Select Record to re-record your clip, or select OK if you’re satisfied.

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Select the audio icon and then select the Playback tab. Then select which options you'd like to use:

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To fade in or fade out audio, change the number in the Fade Duration boxes.

To adjust volume, select Volume and select the setting you prefer.

To choose how the audio file starts, select the dropdown arrow and select an option:

In Click Sequence – Plays the audio file automatically with a click.

Automatically – Plays automatically once you advance to the slide that the audio file is on.

When Clicked On – Plays audio only when the icon is clicked on.

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Play Across Slides – Plays one audio file across all slides.

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How to Use Your Voice Effectively in a Presentation?

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The way you use your voice is one of the absolute most important aspects of speaking in public . This can easily change the way your audience sees you, whether for the better or for the worse. Today, I’m going to talk about how to use your voice well so that you can improve your speech-giving skills.

So, how do you use your voice effectively in a presentation? Watch your volume, and be mindful of your intonation. Speak clearly at all times when you are giving a speech. Place emphasis on the right words. Make sure you pace yourself accordingly. Pause when appropriate.

If all of this sounds a little intimidating to you, don’t worry about it. In this article, I’m going to give you some of the best professional tips to make sure you are using your voice to maximize your potential. And when you are done reading, hopefully, you will feel more confident to put some of these tips into practice during your next presentation.

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How to Use Your Voice Effectively in a Presentation

Even just the slightest change in your voice can change the entire meaning of a sentence. And you may not be a master at the skills required to make effective use of your voice. That is okay! Nobody is born a master of anything. That is why I’m going to walk you through developing some of the skills you need to use your voice properly during a presentation.

So, What is the Big Deal About Volume?

How would you feel if you were sitting in the audience listening to a speech , and the speaker was shouting at you the whole time? This would be very off-putting, and almost always seen as being aggressive . You might feel like leaving the presentation early to avoid being yelled at any more!

Or what if the speaker was so quiet that you could barely hear a word they had to say? Eventually, you might lose interest and zone out. You’ll find yourself reaching for your phone, looking for a distraction until the whispering speaker was done.

Maintaining the proper volume is crucial. But how do you know exactly what volume is right ? The answer to that question: you want to be loud enough for everyone to hear you, but not too loud that you make your audience uncomfortable.

First, notice what the size of your crowd is. If you have a larger audience spread out over a wider area, you might need to talk a little louder.

However, if you have a microphone, you will have a much easier time regulating your volume. This can help you from not straining your voice in order to be heard.

It is also okay to raise and soften your voice at different points throughout your presentation to draw attention to certain words or phrases.

For example, you may raise your voice for a word to place emphasis on it, or you may whisper something in order to make a point. Just make sure you are not being excessively loud or quiet the entire time. Moderation is the key!

Intonation, Intonation, Intonation!

Many students tell me that they know they should use proper intonation, but that they are also not sure of exactly what that word means. Simply put, intonation means how you say something. And how you say something is just as important as what you are saying.

Proper intonation is important to convey emotion . Your voice should fluctuate naturally because speaking in a monotone variation will do nothing but bore your audience.

The next time you have a one-on-one conversation, think about how you already use intonation. Do you say every sentence, word, syllable in the same way? With the same volume? Or by placing the same emphasis on every word? Chances are, your answer to that is no; that would be the correct answer.

Don’t force it, though. Try to practice giving a speech as naturally as you would explain something to a friend.

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Above Everything Else, Speak Clearly

Let me make it simple for you: if you are not speaking clearly, your audience will not be receiving the message that you are trying to convey. After all, what are you going to get out of listening to a speech where you can’t understand what words the person onstage is even saying?

Unfortunately, many of us are prone to mumbling because we’ve allowed ourselves to fall into that habit. If you are one of those people, you need to practice enunciation and speaking as clearly as possible.

Each time that you rehearse, you need to make sure that you are pronouncing your words clearly. Practice your presentation for a friend or family member.

They can give you feedback, and tell you if there are any words they weren’t able to clearly understand. Then, you can practice these words more than the rest to be able to clearly pronounce them without mumbling.

Try to make a point to remember what words and sounds you are most likely to start mumbling. You can keep these in mind when you are on stage, and remember to speak them more clearly.

Emphasizing a word

What words, phrases, or sentences are the most important during your speech? You should use your voice to emphasize these so that they stand out. But how does this work?

Let me show you an example of proper emphasis. Read these four sentences out loud, one at a time:

“ She didn’t say anything” “She didn’t say anything” “She didn’t say anything” “She didn’t say anything ”

Do you notice how each of them has a slightly different meaning based on which word is emphasized?

Each sentence has the same exact words at the rest of them, but each sentence has an emphasis placed on a different word. Use this principle when you are giving your speech to emphasize keywords, facts, sentences, and more.

Don’t Forget About the Pace

It is incredibly important to remember not to speak too fast or too slow. If you are going too fast, very few people will be able to keep up, and your audience may miss out on vital details about your message. And when you are going to slow? Well, you may risk boring your audience.

I realize that it is easy to start speaking fast when you are very knowledgeable or excited about a particular topic. But if you want to properly share the facts about this topic with your audience, you have to learn to slow down!

Just like with volume, it is okay to temporarily speed up or slow down in order to emphasize a particular point. But you want to make sure you are talking in a smooth and steady tempo the majority of the time; again, not too fast and not too slow.

And Pause Every Now and Again!

I have already published an extensive article about how to use pauses effectively to create a great speech. But, I’m going to give you some of those tips here, too.

You should consider using pauses:

• … to switch topics, change sentences, or end a paragraph.
• … to replace filler words such as “uh” and “um”.
• … to emphasize a word or phrase.
• … to make up for when you have lost your place.
• … to ask a hypothetical question.
• …. to think of an answer for a question asked by an audience member.

Pausing is natural when done properly and effectively. It will also give you a chance to give your voice a much-needed rest, no matter how short of rest it is. Pausing is a wonderful way to remember that it’s not just what you are saying, but also how you say it.

How to take care of your voice?

If you know me, you know that I almost always offer an extra tip! And it is this: don’t forget to take care of your voice. This is especially important if you speak in public a lot, or work in a field where you are required to use your voice on a daily basis.

If you rely on your voice to make a living, you must care for it.

The concept of taking care of your voice isn’t only limited to singers. You don’t want to wear your voice out by speaking too much or incorrectly. After all, abusing your voice can lead to laryngitis or even vocal nodules in the more extreme cases.

Here are a few things you can do to take care of the quality of your voice:

Avoid excessive screaming or yelling

Both of these can cause serious harm to the voice. If you regularly spend days cheering loudly at the local baseball game, or nights screaming at a concert, you may want to think about changing some of your lifestyle habits. After all, remember that your voice is irreplaceable.

Avoid whispering or clearing your throat

You should also avoid whispering or clearing your throat as much as possible since both of these can actually be significantly harmful to your vocal cords.

Don’t forget to rest

After speaking or using your voice for long periods of time, you should vocal rest. That means, don’t speak for a given amount of time in order to let your voice rejuvenate itself.

You may choose to do this for the rest of the day, for an entire day, or for even longer. How long you choose to rest your voice is up to you.

If possible, also give yourself of a period of no-talking and no using your voice before you give a presentation. This will help you rest up for the big event.

Sometimes you have to stop

If you are doing something with your voice that hurts, stop as soon as possible and don’t do it anymore.

Whether you are imitating a funny sound or doing something louder than what you usually do, you should never use your voice in a way that causes physical discomfort.

What if you have a sore throat?

If you have been sick with a sore throat or coughing, avoid excessively using your voice during that time. Your voice is already under a lot of stress from illness, so be gentle to yourself! And if it’s possible, try not to give any big presentations when you are under the weather.

Additionally – if you absolutely have to use your voice if you are having throat problems it is very useful if you are able to drink something with honey in it . This helps to coat and relax your throat.

It won’t reduce the damage done to your throat so still don’t speak for long periods of time but it will help you get through it. And it will reduce the amount of damage you do to your throat while speaking.

Avoid smoking

Avoid smoking as much as possible. If you are a smoker who can’t quit, at least try not to smoke right before or after a presentation.

When you take care of your voice, it will thank you by performing well when you need it to. And as always, being mindful of your health in any way is a rewarding endeavor!

Don’t drink coffee or sweet drinks before your speech

Limit caffeine and sweet drinks before your speech. Why? Because they make your mouth dry and it’s hard to speak if your mouth is dry, isn’t it?

Also, Caffeine is a stimulant that may keep you awake, but it also noticeably increases anxiety levels.

You should be drinking water

And the crucial element is that you shouldn’t be drinking water directly before your speech . If you do so you will end up with the mouth full of water and you will be talking extremely sloppily.

Conclusion: How to Use Your Voice Effectively in a Presentation?

Today, we talked about how to use your voice effectively in a presentation. Some of the things we talked about were controlling volume and pace, using proper emphasis, and speaking clearly. Do you have any other tips about effectively using your voice that you would like to share? Leave them in the comments below!

Related Questions

How do I warm up my voice before a speech? Always start by gently releasing your jaw. Learn to practice lip and tongue trills before long periods of speaking. You could even do a little bit of light humming to warm the voice up.

How do I make my speech effective? Make sure you clearly present the purpose of your speech to your audience. Connect with your audience members in a direct manner. And effectively use your voice when you are speaking.

Will I hurt my voice from talking too much? Using your voice for long periods of time can strain it. If you have developed a sore throat after talking or singing excessively, rest your voice and drink plenty of fluids until you feel better.

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Adding a voiceover to your PowerPoint slides can elevate your delivery and create a more immersive experience. Learn more in this article.

PowerPoint presentations are an effective way to engage your audience, but adding a voiceover to your slides can elevate your delivery and create a more immersive experience. In this article, we will explore the process of incorporating voice audio into your PowerPoint presentation, step-by-step.

Why add voice to PowerPoint?

Adding voice audio to your PowerPoint presentation offers several benefits:

Enhanced Engagement: By combining visual and auditory elements, a voiceover captures your audience’s attention and helps convey complex information effectively.

• Personalized Delivery: A voiceover allows you to infuse your unique personality into the presentation, making it more engaging and memorable.
• Accessibility: Including a voiceover ensures that individuals with hearing impairments can access and understand your content.

How to add voice audio to your slide show

• Start Recording: Open your PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the Slide Show tab. Click on “Record Slide Show” to initiate the recording process.
• Record Narration: Choose either “Record from Current Slide” or “Record from Beginning” based on your preferences. A recording toolbar will appear, enabling you to control the process.
• Record Slide Show: As you progress through your slides, PowerPoint will record your voiceover. Advance to the next slide using the arrow keys or mouse and continue narrating.
• Playback and Edit: After completing the voiceover, preview the recorded slide show to ensure everything is as desired. Edit individual slides or sections if needed.
• Set Slide Timings: To synchronize your slides with the voiceover, set slide timings manually. Go to the Slide Show tab, click “Set Up Slide Show,” and choose either “Use Timings” or “Use Narrations and Timings.”
• Publish and Share: Once you’re satisfied with the voiceover and slide timings, publish the recording in a suitable file format. Share the presentation with others, upload it to online platforms, or distribute it via email.

Creating closed captions

To enhance accessibility, consider adding closed captions to the recorded voiceover. PowerPoint offers captioning features, or you can explore third-party tools for accurate caption generation.

Enhancing your PowerPoint presentation with a voiceover can elevate your delivery and engage your audience on a deeper level. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add voice to your PowerPoint presentation:

• Open your PowerPoint presentation: Launch Microsoft PowerPoint on your Windows or Mac computer and open the desired presentation file.
• Navigate to the Slide Show tab: Click on the “Slide Show” tab located at the top of the screen.
• Start recording: In the “Slide Show” tab, select “Record Slide Show” to initiate the recording process.
• Record audio narration: Choose whether you want to record from the current slide or start recording from the beginning of the presentation. Click on the “Record” button to begin recording your audio narration.
• Progress through the slide show: As you progress through the slides, PowerPoint will record your voiceover. Use the arrow keys or click the mouse to navigate to the next slide while continuing your narration.
• Playback and edit: Once you’ve completed the voiceover, you can preview the recorded slide show to ensure everything is as desired. If needed, make edits to individual slides or sections.
• Set slide timings: To synchronize the slides with the voiceover, set slide timings manually. Go to the “Slide Show” tab and click on “Set Up Slide Show.” Choose either “Use Timings” or “Use Narrations and Timings” and click OK.
• Save the presentation: Save the PowerPoint file to preserve the recorded voiceover and its timings.
• Publish and share: To share your presentation, save it in a suitable file format, such as PPTX or PDF, which preserves the recorded sound. You can distribute the file via email, upload it to cloud storage, or share it through other means.

Tips and Tricks:

• During the recording process, you can pause by pressing the spacebar on your keyboard or resume by pressing it again (the spacebar doubles as a play button).
• If you have a headset, it can help improve the audio quality during the audio recording.
• PowerPoint records the audio as you progress through the slides, so you can always go back and re-record specific slides or sections if needed, instead of redoing the entire presentation.

Please note that the steps outlined above pertain to Microsoft PowerPoint. If you are using Google Slides, the process may differ slightly.

By following these steps, you can easily add a voiceover to your PowerPoint presentation and create a more engaging and impactful experience for your audience. So, go ahead, click the “Start Recording” button, and unleash your creativity with a captivating voice narration.

Using Speechify Voice Over for audio content:

If you prefer a text-to-speech approach, tools like Speechify Voice Over can convert written text into natural-sounding audio. Input your script, adjust the settings as needed, and generate the audio content to incorporate into your PowerPoint presentation.

Incorporating a voice into your PowerPoint presentation enhances engagement, personalizes your delivery, and improves accessibility. Whether you record the audio yourself or use text-to-speech tools, a voiceover adds impact and captivates your audience. So, follow these steps, unleash your creativity, and bring your PowerPoint slides to life with the power of voice audio.

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AI for Real Estate: How to Find Off-Market Homes Using AI Cold Calling

Have you ever considered landing the perfect house before it even hits the market? Off-market properties, also known as pocket listings, offer a unique opportunity for buyers and sellers. But navigating this hidden market can be tricky. Here's where Voice AI is your secret weapon for unearthing these real estate gems.

But why should you cold call using AI?    

When grabbing your dream property, one must call many prospects/homeowners until they get their ideal property to invest in. This grunt work of calling any prospects leads to a lot of wastage of time at a more significant expense. To deal with this, what's better than relying on automation that can handle infinite inbound and outbound calls seamlessly and empathetically like an actual human, saving on cost and time?  

How are companies embracing automation in Cold Calling?

Known real estate companies like Axis Homes and Gardens Real Estate Agency say, "We've been making progress and succeeding every day. We have custom-built for handling calls thanks to OpenMIC's Voice AI agents. Till now, we have clocked 200+ calls a day with an impressive lead conversion through AI. 

Understanding the Off-Markets Landscape:  Why You Should Consider It

So, why should you explore off-market properties?

• Reduced Competition:  Stand out from the crowd and negotiate a better deal.
• Exclusive Access:  Be among the first to consider a property that aligns perfectly with your needs.
• Faster Transactions:  Bypass the bidding wars that often plague traditional listings.

The Off-Market Market: Numbers and Testimonials

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates that off-market transactions can account for 10% to 20% of all real estate deals, translating to a significant chunk of the market unseen by the average buyer.

Here's what real estate professionals have to say:

"Unearthing off-market properties has helped me secure dream homes for my clients at a great price. The element of surprise keeps them motivated, and the lack of competition makes negotiations smoother." - Sarah M., a seasoned real estate agent.

Meet Emily, who broke the Off-Market code with OpenMIC Voice AI Agents

Emily, a young entrepreneur, recently embarked on her real estate journey. Determined to find a property with character but worried about bidding wars, she turned to a Voice AI assistant specializing in off-market listings.

"The AI was my secret," Emily explains. "It constantly scanned and cold-called public records and owner data, identifying potential sellers who might be open to off-market offers. Within weeks, I found the perfect fixer-upper in a desirable neighborhood, all thanks to the OpenMIC's Voice AI leads!"

OpenMIC's Voice AI Agents: A Shortcut to Making Money Through Clients for Off-Markets

While the traditional methods for finding off-market properties like social media, expired listings, and networking with real estate agents, OpenMIC'sVoice AI offers a more targeted and efficient approach:

• 24/7 Lead Generation:  Unlike a real estate agent with limited hours, Voice AI agents can work around the clock to find potential off-market sellers.
• Personalized Communication:  Voice AI agents can convey crafted customized messages to property owners, highlighting their specific property and the benefits of an off-market sale. You also have the option to prompt your own AI voice agent tailored to your branding guidelines.
• Track calls:  Voice AI agent providers like openmic.ai provide a user-friendly interface where you can track the calls and have transcripts and recordings for the same, regardless of the number of calls.

By leveraging the power of Voice AI, you can gain a significant edge in the off-market game. Whether a seasoned investor or a first-time buyer, off-market properties offer a unique opportunity to find your dream home or a lucrative investment. So, embrace the power of technology and embark on your off-market property adventure with a Voice AI by your side!

Additional tips to ease the Real Estate Game with OpenMIC's Voice AI agents

In addition to the above, here are some practical tips for finding off-market properties using Voice AI outbound calls:

• Target the Right Audience:  Use Voice AI to identify properties that fit your criteria, such as location, size, and price range. Then, target your outbound calls to the owners of those properties.
• Craft Compelling Messages and Follow-ups:  Your outbound calls should be personalized and informative. Explain who you are, why you're interested in their property, and the benefits of an off-market sale with timely follow-ups to keep the prospects warmed.
• Be Prepared to Move Quickly:  Off-market deals can move fast. Be prepared to make an offer quickly if you find a property that interests you.

By following these tips and leveraging the power of Voice AI, you can increase your chances of finding your dream off-market property.

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