In PowerPoint 2010 I want to insert an audio clip and have it play over only a specific number of slides. There does not seem to be a way to do this. Even when I use the trim option and set a specific time, the audio stops when I move to the next slide. And, of course, setting it to play across slides makes it play across ALL slides. Is there any way to set it to play a specific clip across only a specific number of slides

Set it play across slides
Now go to Animation tab and open the Animation Pane

Double click the entry for sound and you will see it is set to stop playing after 999 slides. Change the number as you wish.

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Thank you so much -- When I got into the animation tab I had to click an extra tab that you did not mention, but Your guidance got me to where it would work. Thanks again