How can I change the shape of an animation in PowerPoint?

Changing the shape of an animation in PowerPoint is a two-step process that involves first changing the shape itself and then reapplying the animation. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Step 1: Changing The Shape

1. First, select the animated shape that you want to change. Click on it to make sure it’s selected.
2. Next, navigate to the ‘Format’ tab in PowerPoint’s ribbon, which will appear once you’ve selected your shape.
3. Under the ‘Format’ tab, you’ll see a wide range of different options. Look for the ‘Shapes’ group.
4. In the ‘Shapes’ group, click on the ‘Edit Shape’ option. A dropdown menu will appear.
5. From this dropdown menu, select ‘Change Shape’ to see a list of all the different shapes you can choose from.
6. Choose your new shape from this list. Once you’ve clicked on a new shape, your original shape will instantly transform into the new shape.

Step 2: Reapplying The Animation

1. Once you’ve changed your shape, you’ll need to reapply the animation. To do this, click on your new shape to select it.
2. Then, navigate to the ‘Animations’ tab in PowerPoint’s ribbon.
3. In the ‘Animation’ tab, you’ll see an ‘Animation Pane’ option. Click on this to open the Animation Pane, which shows a list of all the animations on your slide.
4. Find the animation that was previously applied to your original shape. It should be listed in the Animation Pane.
5. Right-click on this animation and select ‘Copy’.
6. Then, right-click on your new shape and select ‘Paste’. This will apply the copied animation to your new shape.

Please note that the reapplication of the animation might need some adjustments based on the newly chosen shape. You can adjust the animation settings from the ‘Animations’ tab. This process ensures you can change the shape of an animation in PowerPoint while maintaining the animation effects you’ve previously set.

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