Adding audio to a module

Trakstar Learn supports two ways to add audio to your training content. You can:

• Record audio directly within Trakstar Learn.
• Upload an existing audio file.

Before You Begin

Audio can be added to the following content types:

• Intro slides
• Recap slides
• PowerPoint presentations
• PDF documents
• Microsoft Word documents

Audio cannot be added to:

• Quizzes
• Surveys

Open the Audio Recorder

1. Open the module.
2. Select the Content tab.
3. Click Add and Arrange Content.
4. Select the slide where you want to add audio.
5. Click See Slide Detail in the upper-right corner.
6. Click Record Audio.

The audio widget opens in the lower-left corner with two options:

• Record
• Upload

Record Audio

To record narration directly in Trakstar Learn:

1. Select Record.
2. Wait for the countdown to begin recording.
3. Record your narration.
4. Click Stop when you're finished.

After recording, you can:

• Preview the recording.
• Save the recording.
• Discard the recording and start over.

Click Save to attach the audio to the selected slide.

Note: Individual recordings are limited to 5 minutes.

Upload an Audio File

To upload an existing recording:

1. Select Upload from the audio widget.
2. Choose the audio file from:
   • Your computer
   • Box
   • Dropbox
3. Click Upload.

The audio file is automatically attached to the selected slide and saved.

Audio Playback Behavior

Important: Audio added to slides does not begin playing automatically when trainees open a slide. Modern web browser security standards prevent audio from autoplaying without user interaction.

Need Additional Help?

If you have questions about adding audio to a module, contact Trakstar Learn Support at learn@trakstar.com.