• For the exit of the effects output effects are used. These denote how an object disappears from view. The following options are available for the exit effects:

DisappearWith this animation effect, selected elements disappear from view.FadeElements are hidden from view. Fly outElements fly out of view in a specified direction.Float outElements float out of view.SplitSelected elements split from a specified one Point in half and disappear.WipeElements are wiped out of view.ShapeThis animation effect causes elements to disappear by being overlaid by a chosen shape.RadElement rotates around a fixed point and gradually disappears.Random barsThe element disappears behind bars, which then also disappear.Resize and rotateThe Element shrinks with this animation effect and then spins in the background until it disappears.ZoomElement zooms into the distance and then disappears.RotateWith this effect, elements rotate around a central point and disappear in the process.JumpThe element jumps to the lower right corner and disappears there.

• In PowerPoint, animation paths are those effects that define how animations are defined should run. Microsoft PowerPoint offers the following options:

LinesThe objects move in a straight line in a specified direction.ArcsElements move up here a curved path in a specified direction.TurnsThe elements move in a straight line and then bend in a specified direction.ShapesThe element moves in the line of a specified Shape.LoopsWith this effect, elements move within the path of a loop shape.Custom pathUsers can define the movement path of an element themselves.

In PowerPoint, individual Areas of an object are selected which are to be animated. The user can also integrate sound effects so that the animations make noise.

If there are several different animation effects on a slide, you can set when which effects should be played and how. This is possible by clicking on the object. In addition, the display duration of the effects, i.e. how many seconds the effects should last, can be set.

To do this, simply set the desired duration in seconds on the Animations tab in the Display duration group.

Add animation effects in PowerPoint: how it works

All animations offered by PowerPoint are located in the menu bar under Animations. So if you want to animate an object, you have to do the following:

1. Mark the element that is to be animated with a click.
2. Open the Animations tab in the PowerPoint menu bar.

3. All animation options appear. With a click on the down arrow (located next to the examples) further effects appear. Select the desired effect with a mouse click. The selected animation is then transferred to the selected element.
4. If you want the same element to have additional animation effects, simply select the object again. In the menu bar, select Add animation and choose any effect.

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• How to add animation to your content in PowerPoint

Manage animation effects in PowerPoint

If an element has been provided with an animation effect, these can now be managed. Microsoft PowerPoint offers various options for how animations can be started in a presentation and how long the animation should last.

• Duration: An animation effect can be lengthened or shortened.
• Delay: A period of time is specified before the effect is applied. which delays the animation playing.
• On click: The animation starts when it is clicked. This is also called trigger animation.
• With Previous: The animation can be played at the same time as previous animations in the presentation.
• After Previous: The animation will play automatically once the previous animation has finished playing.

The options for managing the animation effects are on the tab Animations in the group Duration.

Copy an animation to PowerPoint

Animated objects can be copied (Ctrl + C) and pasted (Ctrl + V) in PowerPoint. The animation effect is also copied. If you insert the copied element again, the animation effect is also adopted. However, only the animation effect of the object can be copied.

1. Select the object whose animation is to be copied.
2. Open the Animations tab and select the Transfer Animationbox.

3. Now a small brush will appear next to the mouse. This means that the animation can now be copied.
4. Click with the mouse on the object to which the animation is to be transferred.

Repeat PowerPoint animation

Animations on an object can also be repeated so that they play more often.

1. Select the object whose effect is to be repeated.
2. Open the Animations tab and select Animation pane.

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3. A new menu window appears on the right side, in which all animations of the selected object can be seen. If an animation effect is to be repeated, click on the desired effect and then click on the arrow that appears on the side. Select the option here.

4. Another menu window with different options appears. Click on the arrow next to Repeat.
5. Select the desired repeat option and click the OK button.

< h3>Animation effects on grouped objects

In PowerPoint, grouped elements can also be provided with animation effects. All elements assigned to the group have the same effect in this case. The Group function makes it easier for you to create a presentation, since you don’t have to apply the effect to each object individually.

1. This works by clicking all objects that should be grouped. The Ctrl key must be held down.
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3. Select the Group option there.

4. Once the objects are grouped, the animation effects can be controlled using the Select the Animations tab.

Change the order of animations in PowerPoint

If an object (e.g. an image) has several animation effects, you can change the order of the effects as you wish. The animation order is set in the Animation Regions menu window. All animations that have been applied to the object are displayed there. They can be moved until the desired order is reached.

1. Click on the desired animation to move the effects.
2. Hold the click while moving the animation to the desired position.

Remove an animation effect in PowerPoint

If you are not satisfied with an animation effect that has already been applied to an object, you can easily remove or change it again.

1. To do this, select the object whose animation effect is to be removed.
2. In the Animations tab, click on the Animation area field.< /li>

3. A new menu window then appears on the side, which shows all the animation effects that have been integrated into the selected object. If you want to delete an effect, click on the effect and then on the arrow that appears next to the effect.
4. Various options will now appear. Select Remove here.

Find the correct transition between slides

The Transitions tab menu also contains animation effects that you can use to animate the transition between your slides.

By default, no animation is performed here, the presentation simply switches to the next slide without a transition to the next click.

Especially for professional presentations, it is advisable to select a suitable transition effect. This allows you to better control your audience’s attention and get your content across better.

The menu contains animations such as wiping, fading or morphs.

Conclusion about animation effects in PowerPoint

Animation effects bring creativity to a PowerPoint presentation and can liven it up. If they are used skillfully, certain content can be emphasized. Those elements thus seem more understandable. Animation effects enable the presenter of a slide show to attract the attention of the audience.

PowerPoint offers many different effect options that can be applied to all objects in a slide set. Entry and exit effects change the appearance and disappearance of objects and add movement to a slide. Emphasis effects can be used to give important content extra meaning. The display duration and the speed of the effects can easily be changed by the user. The same applies to changing the order and removing animations.

However, if there is too much movement on the slide, a PowerPoint presentation can quickly become overwhelming. Animation effects should therefore be used sparingly and purposefully.