Mention the Qt 6 Multimedia requirement in build guides

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diff --git a/docs/build_linux.md b/docs/build_linux.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Pencil2D relies on the %Qt application framework so you must install it before y
 - Executing this file will start the %Qt installer application. If you can't open it right away, you may have to right click on it and go to *Properties*, then in the *Permissions* tab select *Allow executing file as program* and then try opening it again.
 - Click Next. You have to create a free %Qt account if you don't have one. Don't worry, it won't cost you a penny.
 - Next, specify a location for %Qt, put it somewhere you can find it in case you ever need to navigate to the %Qt files manually.
-- Next, you can select the components you wish to install. At the very least you should have Desktop GCC selected under the latest %Qt version. Also make sure %Qt Creator under the Tools section is being installed.
+- Next, you can select the components you wish to install. At the very least you should have Desktop GCC selected under the latest %Qt version, as well as its Multimedia module from the Additional Libraries section if you are using Qt 6. Also make sure %Qt Creator under the Tools section is being installed.
 - Agree to the license and begin the installation. It will take a long time to download all of the files, so be patient. When the installation is complete, press Done and it will launch %Qt Creator for you.
 
 ##### Command-line method

diff --git a/docs/build_mac.md b/docs/build_mac.md
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ A dialog should pop up asking if you want to install the command line developer
 - Next, specify a location for %Qt, put it somewhere you can find it in case you ever need to navigate to the %Qt files manually.
 - Then choose the %Qt version and components you wish to install.
   - If you have no idea what to do, select `%Qt 5.15.x -> macOS`.
+  - If you are using Qt 6, make sure to also select its Multimedia module in the Additional Libraries section.
   - Also make sure %Qt Creator under the Tools section is being installed.
 - Agree to the license and begin the installation. It will take a long time to download all of the files, so be patient. When the installation is complete, press `Done` and it will launch %Qt Creator for you.
 

diff --git a/docs/build_win.md b/docs/build_win.md
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Pencil2D is built upon Qt, you need to install it before you can compile the pro
 - You have to create a free Qt account if you don't have one. Don't worry, it won't cost you a penny.
 - In the next step, choose the Qt version that matches your C++ compiler.
   - For example, select `MSVC 2019 64-bit` if you have Visual C++ 2019 installed.
+  - If you are using Qt 6, make sure to also select its Multimedia module in the Additional Libraries section.
   - If you have no idea what to do, select the latest `Qt 5.15.x -> MinGW 8.x` and `Developer and Design Tools -> MinGW 8.x 64-bit`.
 - Agree to the license and start the installation. It will take a long time to download all of the files, so be patient. When the installation is complete, press `Done` and it will launch Qt Creator for you.