Adding PowerPoint animations that occur on slide change can enhance your presentation and keep your audience engaged. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do this:
- Open PowerPoint and select the slide: Start by opening your PowerPoint presentation and go to the slide where you want to add the animation.
- Select the object: Click on the object (such as a text box, image, shape, etc.) that you want to animate.
- Go to the Animations tab: Once you’ve selected the object, click on the ‘Animations’ tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
- Choose an animation: In the ‘Animations’ tab, you’ll see a variety of animation options. Click on the one you want to use. The animation will preview on the slide.
- Set the animation to start on slide change: In the ‘Timing’ group under the ‘Animations’ tab, you’ll see a ‘Start’ dropdown menu. Click on it and select ‘After Previous.’ This setting will make the animation start automatically when you change to this slide during your presentation.
- Adjust the delay and duration if needed: Still in the ‘Timing’ group, you can adjust the ‘Delay’ to postpone the start of the animation after the slide change. You can also adjust the ‘Duration’ to make the animation slower or faster.
- Preview your animation: Once you’ve set everything up, click on the ‘Preview’ button in the ‘Animations’ tab to see how your animation will look during the presentation.
Remember, animations can greatly enhance your presentation, but they can also be distracting if overused. Use them sparingly and purposefully to keep your audience focused on your message.
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