Delete embedded sounds

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Problem

You want to delete sounds added with Record Narration or otherwise from the presentation.

Solution

Run this macro to delete sounds from your presentation file. We suggest running it only on a COPY of any important presentation.

Sub RemoveSounds()

	Dim oSl as Slide
	Dim oSh as Shape
	Dim x as Long

	For Each oSl in ActivePresentation.Slides
		For x = oSl.Shapes.Count to 1 Step -1
			Set oSh = oSl.Shapes(x)
			if oSh.Type = msoMedia Then
				If oSh.MediaType = ppMediaTypeSound Then
					osh.Delete
				End If
			End If
		Next
	Next

End Sub

See How do I use VBA code in PowerPoint? to learn how to use this example code.

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