1. Introduction to Animations

Definition: Animations in PowerPoint are visual effects that make text, images, charts, or shapes move or change appearance during a presentation.

They are used to make your slides more interactive and engaging. For example, you can make text appear one by one, make an image bounce, or have a shape fade away.

2. Animation Categories

There are four main categories of animations:

1. Entrance: Controls how an object appears on the slide. Example: Fade In, Fly In, Zoom, Appear.
2. Emphasis: Draws attention to an object that’s already visible. Example: Spin, Pulse, Grow/Shrink.
3. Exit: Controls how an object leaves the slide. Example: Fade Out, Fly Out, Disappear.
4. Motion Paths: Moves an object along a specified path (line, circle, or custom). Example: A car image moving across the screen.

3. Applying and Ordering Animations with the Animation Pane

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Select the object you want to animate (text box, picture, or shape).
2. Go to the Animations tab on the Ribbon.
3. Click the Add Animation button in the Animation group.
4. Choose an effect from Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, or Motion Paths.
5. To add multiple animations on the same object, use Add Animation again instead of replacing it.

Using the Animation Pane:

1. Go to the Animations tab.
2. Click Animation Pane (it appears on the right side).
3. Here you can:
   • Reorder animations by dragging them up or down.
   • Click the drop-down arrow beside an animation to adjust its timing, start option, or effect.
   • Preview all animations by clicking Play All.

4. Effect Options, Duration, Delays, and Timing

Effect Options:

Each animation has different Effect Options (found on the Ribbon or via right-click in the Animation Pane).

• For Fly In — choose direction (from left, right, top, or bottom).
• For Spin — choose number of rotations and speed.

Duration:

Controls how long the animation takes. Shorter = faster. Example: A fade in animation with 1.00 second duration is slower than 0.25 seconds.

Delay:

Adds waiting time before an animation starts. Example: Set a 2-second delay to make text appear after a picture has entered.

Timing Options:

• Start On Click: Animation plays when you click the mouse.
• Start With Previous: Plays simultaneously with the previous animation.
• Start After Previous: Plays automatically after the previous one finishes.

5. Triggered Animations and Interactive Sequences

Triggered Animation means the animation plays only when a specific object (like a shape or button) is clicked.

How to Create a Triggered Animation:

1. Apply animation to an object as usual.
2. Open Animation Pane.
3. Click the drop-down arrow next to the animation → select Timing.
4. In the Timing dialog box, click the Triggers tab.
5. Choose Start effect on click of and select the object that should trigger it.

6. Morph Transition Usage for Object Animation

The Morph Transition (PowerPoint 2019 or Microsoft 365) automatically animates movement or transformation of objects between two slides.

How to Use Morph:

1. Duplicate a slide (Right-click → Duplicate Slide).
2. Move or resize the object on the duplicated slide.
3. Go to Transitions tab → choose Morph.
4. Click Preview to see the animation effect.

7. Quick Review Table

8. Practice Questions and Answers

1. Q: What are the four main categories of animations?
   A: Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, and Motion Paths.
2. Q: How can you open the Animation Pane?
   A: Go to Animations tab → click Animation Pane or press Alt + A + P.
3. Q: What is the difference between “Start With Previous” and “Start After Previous”?
   A: “With Previous” runs together with the previous animation, while “After Previous” runs right after it finishes.
4. Q: What is a triggered animation?
   A: An animation that starts when a specific object is clicked (e.g., a button).
5. Q: What does the Morph transition do?
   A: It smoothly animates changes of position, size, or shape between slides.
6. Q: Where can you adjust the duration or delay of an animation?
   A: In the Timing section on the Ribbon or in the Animation Pane’s drop-down menu.