What is the main sound file format in MS PowerPoint?

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The correct answer is .WAV.

Key Points

.WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is an audio file format standard for storing an audio bitstream on PCs.
It is the main sound file format used in Microsoft PowerPoint for embedding and playing sound files.
WAV files are known for their high quality and large file size as they are uncompressed.
They are widely used in professional audio applications due to their lossless nature, ensuring no loss of audio quality.

Additional Information

.EXE
- It stands for executable file.
- It is used to run programs and applications on Windows OS.
- It is not a sound file format.
.BIN
- It stands for binary file.
- It is a file that contains binary data.
- It is often used for firmware updates and other system-related tasks.
- It is not related to audio files.
.LOG
- It stands for log file.
- It contains a log of events and messages generated by software applications or systems.
- It is used for debugging and tracking purposes.
- It is not used for audio or multimedia purposes.