Linking, embedding, and using sound
You can link or embed a sound clip in a WordPerfect document. You can also play or record a sound clip in a document. If you want to rename a linked or embedded sound clip, you can edit its description. If you want to type the speech recorded in a sound clip, you can transcribe the sound clip using WordPerfect.
You can add digital (.wav) and MIDI (.mid or .rmi) sound files to WordPerfect documents. This allows you to include sound effects, music, and voice recordings and create multimedia documents for presentations, educational materials, product tutorials, and more.
To use sound in a WordPerfect document, you must have a sound device (usually a sound card) properly installed on your computer. If you want to create or play sound files, you will also need a microphone or another input device as well as an application for recording sound.
Depending on your hardware configuration, you can use two types of sound files with WordPerfect: MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) or digital audio. With the proper hardware, you can create sound files. You can also purchase sound files to use with WordPerfect. Before you purchase either MIDI or digital files, make sure that the files are compatible with your sound device.
To link or embed a sound clip | ![]() |
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Click Insert
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Click Insert.
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In the Name box, type a name or brief description of the sound clip.
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In the File box, type the filename of the sound file.
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Enable the Store in document option.
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If you want to link a sound clip, enable the Link to file on disk option.
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If you embed a sound file, it is saved as part of the document, increasing the document size.
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To play a sound clip | ![]() |
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Click Insert
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Choose a sound clip from the Sound clips in document list.
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Click the Play
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Fast forward a sound clip
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Click the Fast forward
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Rewind a sound clip
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Click the Rewind
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Pause a sound clip
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Click the Pause
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You can also click the Sound
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You can also double-click the sound clip to play it.
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To edit the description of a linked or embedded sound clip | ![]() |
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Click Insert
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Click Edit description.
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Type a description in the Name box.
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To transcribe a sound clip | ![]() |
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Click Insert
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Click Transcribe.
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Click the Play
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To record a sound clip | ![]() |
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Click Insert
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Click Record.
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Record the sound using a microphone or other input device.
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Click File
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Type a name for the clip in the Filename box.
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Close the Sound Recorder.
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Sound is recorded by using the Windows Sound Recorder. For more information, see the Windows documentation.
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