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Last updated 11/30/2015
.ra, .ram, .rpm, or Real Audio This format has a high degree of compression, with smaller file sizes than mp3. Entire
song files can be downloaded in a reasonable amount of time. Because the files can be “streamed” from a normal web
server, visitors can begin listening to the sound before the file has completely downloaded. Visitors must download and
install the RealPlayer helper application or plug-in to play these files.
.qt, .qtm, .mov or QuickTime This format is both an audio and video format developed by Apple Computer. QuickTime
is included with Apple Macintosh operating systems, and is used by most Macintosh applications that use audio, video,
or animation. PCs can also play files in QuickTime format, but require a special QuickTime driver. QuickTime supports
most encoding formats, including Cinepak, JPEG, and MPEG.
Note: In addition to the more common formats listed above, there are many different audio and video file formats available
for use on the web. If you encounter a media file format that you are unfamiliar with, locate the creator of the format for
information on how best to use and deploy it.
Link to an audio file
Linking to an audio file is a simple and effective way to add sound to a web page. This method of incorporating sound
files lets visitors choose whether they want to listen to the file, and makes the file available to the widest audience.
1 Select the text or image you want to use as the link to the audio file.
2 In the Property inspector, click the folder icon next to the Link text box to browse for the audio file, or type the file’s
path and name in the Link text box.
Embed a sound file
Embedding audio incorporates the sound directly into the page, but the sound only plays if visitors to your site have
the appropriate plug-in for the chosen sound file. Embed files if you want to use the sound as background music, or if
you want to control the volume, the way the player looks on the page, or the beginning and ending points of the sound
file.
When incorporating sound files in your web pages, carefully consider their appropriate use in your web site, and how
visitors to your site use these media resources. Always provide a control to either enable or disable the playing of the
sound, in the event that visitors don’t want to listen to the audio content.
1 In Design view, place the insertion point where you want to embed the file and do one of the following:
• In the Common category of the Insert panel, click the Media button and select the Plugin icon from the pop-
up menu.
• Select Insert > Media > Plugin.
2 Browse for the audio file and click OK.
3 Enter the width and height by entering the values in the appropriate text boxes in the Property inspector or by
resizing the plug-in placeholder in the Document window.
These values determine the size at which the audio controls are displayed in the browser.
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