PowerPoint 2007: Animations Part 1

TL;DR

Learn how to add and customize animations to text and objects in PowerPoint, including entrance, emphasis, exit, and motion path animations.

Transcript

In PowerPoint you can animate text, and objects such as clipart, shapes, pictures, and more. Let's go ahead and add an animation to the picture on slide 2. Just select the picture, and then select the Animation tab. To add animation to an object on the slide, we'll use the commands in the Animations group. Right now I can see that there is no anima... Read More

Key Insights

• 👻 PowerPoint allows users to animate text and objects, adding visual interest to presentations.
• 👹 Animation effects can be chosen from default options or customized through the Custom Animation task pane.
• 💨 Different types of animations, such as entrance, emphasis, exit, and motion path, provide various ways to animate objects.
• 👤 Users can preview animations and make adjustments to settings before finalizing them.
• 🉑 The Animation tab and the Custom Animation task pane are key tools for adding and managing animations in PowerPoint.
• 💱 Animation effects can be removed or changed if desired.
• 🛝 PowerPoint provides options to play a preview of the animations or view them in slide show mode.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I add animation to a picture in PowerPoint?

To add animation to a picture, select it and go to the Animation tab. Use the options in the Animations group to choose from default animation effects or select Custom Animation to customize further.

Q: Can I preview animation effects before applying them?

Yes, you can preview animation effects by moving your cursor over each option in the animation drop-down menu. However, for motion path animations, you need to select an option first to see the animation effect.

Q: How can I remove an animation effect from an object?

To remove an animation effect, make sure the effect is selected in the Custom Animation pane and click Remove. This will remove the animation from the selected object.

Q: Can I change the settings of an animation effect?

Yes, you can modify the settings of an animation effect in the Custom Animation pane. Use the drop-down menus to change options such as start time, direction, and speed.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• PowerPoint allows users to animate text and objects such as clipart, shapes, and pictures.

• Animations can be added through the Animation tab and can be chosen from default options or customized.

• The Custom Animation task pane provides options to modify animation settings and preview them on the slide.