To create a handwriting animation in PowerPoint, follow these steps:
- Open your PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the slide where you want the handwriting animation to appear.
- Select the ‘Insert’ tab from the PowerPoint ribbon, and click on the ‘Shapes’ button. Choose ‘Scribble’ from the line options. ‘Scribble’ allows you to draw freehand shapes or text as if you were writing by hand.
- Now, use your mouse to draw your desired handwritten text or shape. This might take a bit of practice to get right, but don’t worry – you can always undo and try again.
- Once you’re happy with your handwriting, it’s time to animate it. Click on the shape or text to select it, then go to the ‘Animations’ tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
- In the ‘Animations’ tab, click on ‘Add Animation’ and choose ‘Wipe’. This will create a basic handwriting animation. By default, the animation will come in from the left. If your text is written from right to left, you need to change the direction of the ‘Wipe’ effect. To do this, go to ‘Effect Options’ and choose ‘From Right’.
- Finally, adjust the speed of the animation. In the ‘Animations’ tab, click on ‘Duration’ and set the speed you want. A slower duration will make the handwriting appear more realistic.
That’s it! You’ve now created a handwriting animation in PowerPoint. Remember, practice will make perfect. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different shapes, texts, and animation speeds until you get the effect you’re looking for.
Note: The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of PowerPoint you are using.
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