What are the steps to create a highlight animation in PowerPoint?

How to Create a Highlight Animation in PowerPoint?

Creating a highlight animation in PowerPoint is a great way to emphasize specific content in your presentation. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  • Step 1: Open PowerPoint and navigate to the slide where you want to add the highlight animation.
  • Step 2: Click on the text or object you want to highlight.
  • Step 3: Go to the “Animations” tab in the top menu and click on the “Add Animation” button.
  • Step 4: From the dropdown menu, select the “Emphasis” category and choose the “Fill Color” animation.
  • Step 5: Click on the “Animation Pane” button to open the side panel. Here, you can adjust the duration, delay, and start point of your animation.
  • Step 6: To further customize your animation, click on the small arrow next to the animation in the animation pane and select “Effect Options”. A dialog box will open where you can change the color of the highlight and other settings.
  • Step 7: Finally, preview your animation by pressing the “Play” button in the Animation Pane or by starting the slideshow from the “Slide Show” tab.

Note: The steps and options may vary slightly depending on your version of PowerPoint.

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