How can I create a spinner in PowerPoint for my presentation?

To create a spinner in PowerPoint for your presentation, follow these steps:

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  1. Open PowerPoint and navigate to the slide where you want to add the spinner.
  2. Click on the “Insert” tab in the top menu and select “Shapes” from the toolbar.
  3. Choose the shape you want to use as the spinner, such as a circle or arrow.
  4. Click and drag on the slide to draw the shape.
  5. Right-click on the shape and select “Format Shape” from the dropdown menu.
  6. In the Format Shape pane, go to the “Effects” tab.
  7. Click on the “Spin” animation option and adjust the settings as desired.
  8. Preview the animation by clicking on the “Play” button in the Animation pane.
  9. Once you are satisfied with the spinner animation, close the Format Shape pane.
  10. Save your PowerPoint presentation to preserve the spinner animation for your slides.

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