When you upload a PowerPoint presentation as a lecture in a course, embedded media — such as videos or slide-specific voiceovers — may not play during the presentation.
This behavior is expected.
Why this happens
Learning supports uploading and displaying PowerPoint slides. However, it does not support playback of:
Embedded video files
Slide-specific audio recordings (voiceovers)
When learners view the presentation in Learning, embedded multimedia elements do not function.
At this time, embedded audio or video within uploaded PowerPoint files is not supported.
Recommended workarounds
If your presentation includes important video or audio content, use one of the following options.
Option 1: Convert the presentation to a SCORM package
Convert your PowerPoint file into a SCORM-compliant package using an authoring tool.
SCORM packages:
Support embedded media playback
Provide a more interactive experience
Retain multimedia functionality
Upload the SCORM package as a course lecture to ensure full media support.
Option 2: Upload the video separately
If your PowerPoint includes video content, upload the video as a separate lecture.
You can add it as:
A Video lecture, or
A Web resource that links to an external video URL (for example, YouTube or Vimeo)
These options ensure learners can access and play the video content without interruption.
Summary
Embedded multimedia inside PowerPoint files does not play when the file is uploaded as a lecture in Learning.
To ensure audio and video content works as expected, convert the presentation to SCORM or upload multimedia files separately.