How can you add a video to a PowerPoint slide?

To add a video to a PowerPoint slide, selecting 'Insert' from the Ribbon and choosing 'Video' is the correct method. This option allows you to access the video insertion tools directly within the PowerPoint interface, making it clear and straightforward. You can insert videos from various sources, including files from your computer or online video services, depending on the version of PowerPoint you are using.

This approach provides more control and ensures that the video is embedded properly within the presentation. It also allows you to manage additional settings for the video, such as resizing, playback options, and formatting, which are not easily accessible through other methods.

While dragging a video file directly onto the slide isn't incorrect in all cases, it doesn't provide the same level of control and might not work with all video formats. Similarly, copying and pasting a video link wouldn't embed the video directly into the slide. Selecting 'Embed' from media options is part of the process but not the primary way to initiate video insertion in PowerPoint, which is why using the 'Insert' function is the most comprehensive and user-friendly approach.