Applying Transition and Animation Effects 5. Click the Apply To All button in the Timing group.

Applying a Transition Effect The ability to apply The transition effect is applied to all of the slides in
transitions to slides has improved in PowerPoint 2013. the presentation.
Plus, some great new transition effects have been
added. A transition is an animation that occurs when Another way to Apply a Transition to Multiple Slides:
PowerPoint advances from one slide to the next Hold down the <shift> key and select all the slides you
during a slide show. want to apply a transition to in the Outline pane. Click
the TRANSITIONS tab on the Ribbon and select a
To a single slide Transition from the gallery in the Transition to This
Follow these steps to apply a transition effect to a Slide group.
single slide.
1. Select the slide to which you want to add a REMOVING A TRANSITION
transition effect. 1. Select the slide from which you want to remove the
Tip: To select multiple slides, hold down the transition effect.
<shift> key as you select each slide. 2. Click the TRANSITIONS tab on the Ribbon and
select None from the Transition gallery in the
2. Click the TRANSITIONS tab on the Ribbon and Transition to This Slide group. The transition is
select a transition in the Transition to This Slide group. removed.
To see more transition options, click the More button
on the Transition gallery.
ADJUST TRANSITION SPEED
3. Once selected, a small star appears on the left hand Transitions can occur at any speed according to your
side of the slide in the Outline pane indicating that a personal and professional preference.
transition effect has been applied to that slide. 1. Navigate to the slide containing the transition effect
Now, you can add an Effect Option. An Effect Option you want to modify.
allows you to change the way a transition effect 2. Click the TRANSITIONS tab on the Ribbon and click
behaves. For example, if you use the Push transition the Duration arrows in the Timing group to adjust the
effect, you can choose whether the slide is pushed speed of the transition. The speed of the transition is
from the bottom, top, left, or right. adjusted.
4. (Optional) Click the Effect Options button in the Tip: To apply the selected speed to all slides, click the
Transition to This Slide group and select an option. Apply To All button in the Timing group.
The transition effect is modified.
!!!Trap: Make sure to preview your transition speeds
!!! Trap: Try not to use too many different types of before delivering your presentation in front of a live
effects in the same presentation. Too many transition audience. You may find that some transition effects
effects can distract your viewers rather than intrigue work best at different speeds.
them.
ADD SOUND
To all slides
Adding sound to a transition effect is a fun way to
If you want to apply the same transition effect to all
grab audience attention.
slides in a presentation, follow these steps.
1. Navigate to the slide containing the transition effect
1. Select one slide to which you want to add a
you want to modify.
transition effect.
2. Click the TRANSITIONS tab on the Ribbon and click
2. Click the TRANSITIONS tab on the Ribbon and click
the More button in the Transition to This Slide group.
the Sound list arrow in the Timing group. A list of
sounds appears.
3. Select a transition effect from the gallery.
3. Select a sound from the list.
The Effect Options button activates. Now, you can add
Tip: To use a sound that is saved on your
an effect option.
computer, select Other Sound from the list.
Tip: To loop your sound effect until the next
4. (Optional) Click the Effect Options button in the
sound, select Loop Until Next Sound at the end
Transition to This Slide group and select an option.
of the list.
The transition effect is modified.
Trap: If you have your transition speed set to Fast, the 4. (Optional) Click the Effect Options button in the
sound will play fast as well. Animation group and select an option. The selected
REMOVE A TRANSITION EFFECT effect option is applied and a preview is displayed.
It’s easy to remove a transition effect if you decide
you don’t like it.
1. Navigate to the slide containing the transition effect
you want to remove. Modifying Animation Effects
2. Click the TRANSITIONS tab on the Ribbon and click You can modify animation effects to further meet
the More button in the Transition to This Slide group. your needs. This lesson will show you how to adjust
The Transitions gallery appears. the speed and starting point of an animation effect
3. Select None from the gallery. The transition effect is and how to remove an animation effect if you decide
removed. you don’t like it.

REMOVE A SOUND ADJUST WHEN AN ANIMATION STARTS

You can easily remove a sound from a transition. By default, animations start “on click,” which means
1. Navigate to the slide containing the transition you have to click the mouse each time you want to
sound you want to remove. run an animation effect during a slide show. However,
2. Click the TRANSITIONS tab on the Ribbon and click you can adjust this to meet your needs.
the Sound list arrow in the Timing group. 1. Select the object that has the effect that you wish
3. Select [No Sound] from the list. The sound is to modify.
removed. 2. Click the ANIMATIONS tab on the Ribbon and click
the Start list arrow in the Timing group. A list of
Tip:  It’s a good idea to preview any transition speeds options appears:
or sounds before you deliver your presentation in front  On Click: Starts the animation effect when you click
of an audience. the slide.
 With Previous: Starts the animation effect at the
APPLYING AN ANIMATION EFFECT same time as the previous effect in the list (i.e., one
click executes two animation effects).
 After Previous: Starts the effect immediately after
An animation effect is a preset visual effect that can the previous effect. Or, if this is the first or only
be applied to the text or objects on a slide. animation effect on the slide, selecting this option will
start the effect as soon as the slide appears.
1. Select the text or object that you want to animate.
3. Select an option from the list. The effect is applied.
2. Click the ANIMATIONS tab on the Ribbon and click
the More button on the Animation gallery in the
Animation group. The Animation gallery appears.
Adjust the duration of an animation
effect
3. Select an animation effect from the list.
The preset animation is applied to the text or object Depending on the type of presentation you’re
and a preview of the effect is displayed. A number creating, you might want certain animation effects to
appears next to the object showing the order in which play longer than others. It’s easy to change this to
the animation will be displayed. meet your needs.
1. Select the effect that you wish to modify.
Tip: To see more animation effects, click More 2. Click the ANIMATIONS tab on the Ribbon and click
Entrance Effects, More Emphasis Effects, More Exit the Duration up and down arrows in the Timing group.
Effects, or More Motion Paths in the Animation The animation duration is changed.
gallery.
Tip: The longer the duration, the slower the animation
Now you can add an effect option. An effect option effect will play; the shorter the duration, the faster the
allows you to change the way an animation effect animation will play.
behaves. For example, if you use the Fly In animation
effect, you can choose the direction from which the
object or text flies in.
Delay the start of an animation effect 3. Click the animation’s list arrow and select Effect
If you don’t want an animation to start right away, Options from the list. The Animation Effect dialog box
you can delay its start. This can be particularly useful appears with the Effect tab displayed.
when spacing out multiple animation effects on the 4. Customize the animation effect using the options
same slide. under the Settings and Enhancement headings and
1. Select effect that you wish to modify. click OK. The new settings are applied and a preview
2. Click the ANIMATIONS tab on the Ribbon and click appears.
the Delay arrows in the Timing group. The animation
delay is set. Customize animation timing
Much like effect options, you can also customize
Re-order animation effects timing from the Animation Pane. You can change
If you want to adjust the order in which animation settings, set triggers, or set an effect to repeat.
effects play, you can simply re-order them.
1. Select the effect you wish to re-order. 1. Click the ANIMATIONS tab on the Ribbon and click
2. Click the ANIMATIONS tab on the Ribbon and click the Animation Pane button in the Advanced
the Move Earlier or Move Later button in the Timing Animation group. The Animation Pane appears.
group. The number next to the animation changes
accordingly. 2. Select the effect that you wish to customize.

Remove an animation effect 3. Click the animation’s list arrow and select Timing
It’s easy to remove an animation if you decide you from the list. The Animation Effect dialog box appears
don’t like it. with the Timing tab displayed.
1. Select the effect that you wish to remove.
2. Click the ANIMATIONS tab on the Ribbon and click 4. Change the timing options and click OK. The new
the More button in the Animation group. A list of settings are applied and a preview appears. Other
animation options appears.
3. Select None. The animation effect is removed. Ways to Customize Effect Timings:
Select the effect in the Animation Pane and click and
Other Ways to Remove an Animation Effect: Click the drag the border of the green timeline box next to the
Animation Pane button in the Advanced Animation effect, either left or right to shorten or lengthen the
group on the ANIIMATIONS tab. Select the effect you time
want to remove from the list, click the effect’s list
arrow, and click Remove.

Customizing Animation Effects

You can further customize animation effects from the
Animation Pane. The Animation Pane gives you a little
more control over how effects behave on the slide,
including animation order, effect durations, effect
options, and timing.

Customize effect options

Effect options may be adjusted beyond the options
that are presented on the Ribbon. For example, you
can adjust start and end settings as well as add
enhancements, like sound effects.

1. Click the ANIMATIONS tab on the Ribbon and click

the Animation Pane button in the Advanced
Animation group. The Animation Pane appears. It
displays each of the animation effects on a specific
slide in the order in which they were added.

2. Select the effect that you wish to customize.

Name: Section: Score:

1. What is a transition effect?

A. A set of different formatting commands that can be applied to a slide in a single step.
B. An animation that occurs when PowerPoint advances from one slide to the next during a slide show.
C. Side effects that can occur as a result of creating PowerPoint presentations.
D. A preset visual effect that can be applied to the text or objects on a slide.
2. You can only apply a transition speed one slide at a time. (True or False?)
3. An animation effect is a preset visual effect that can be applied to the text or objects on a slide.
(True or False?)
4. The fastest way to apply an animation effect is to:
A. Create a custom animation. B. Apply a Quick Animation.
C. Apply a standard animation. D. Think really hard.
5. By default, animations start:
A. On Click B. On Time C. After Previous D. With Previous
6. Which feature can you use in order to tweak and customize animation effects?
A. Backstage View B. The Outline Pane C. The Notes Pane D. The Animation Pane
7. You can only use the Animation Painter to copy and paste animation effects to one object at a
time. (True or False?)
8. Previewing your transition and animation effects is not important. (True or False?)
9. It’s a good idea to preview any transition speeds or sounds before you deliver your presentation in
front of an audience. (True or False?)
10. The shorter the duration, the slower the animation effect will play; the longer the duration, the
faster the animation will play.

Name: Section: Score:

1. What is a transition effect?

A. A set of different formatting commands that can be applied to a slide in a single step.
B. An animation that occurs when PowerPoint advances from one slide to the next during a slide show.
C. Side effects that can occur as a result of creating PowerPoint presentations.
D. A preset visual effect that can be applied to the text or objects on a slide.
2. You can only apply a transition speed one slide at a time. (True or False?)
3. An animation effect is a preset visual effect that can be applied to the text or objects on a slide.
(True or False?)
4. The fastest way to apply an animation effect is to:
A. Create a custom animation. B. Apply a Quick Animation.
C. Apply a standard animation. D. Think really hard.
5. By default, animations start:
A. On Click B. On Time C. After Previous D. With Previous
6. Which feature can you use in order to tweak and customize animation effects?
A. Backstage View B. The Outline Pane C. The Notes Pane D. The Animation Pane
7. You can only use the Animation Painter to copy and paste animation effects to one object at a
time. (True or False?)
8. Previewing your transition and animation effects is not important. (True or False?)
9. It’s a good idea to preview any transition speeds or sounds before you deliver your presentation in
front of an audience. (True or False?)
10. The shorter the duration, the slower the animation effect will play; the longer the duration, the
faster the animation will play.
Quiz Answers
1. B. A transition effect is an animation that occurs when PowerPoint advances from one slide to the next during a
slide show.
2. False. You can apply a transition speed to all slides in the presentation by clicking the Apply To All button on the
Ribbon.
3. True. An animation effect is a preset visual effect that can be applied to the text or objects on a slide.
4. C. The fastest way to apply an animation effect is to use one of PowerPoint's standard animations.
5. A. By default, animations start on click, which means you have to click the mouse each time you want to run an
animation effect during a slide show.
6. D. The Animation Pane gives you access to features that allow you to further customize animation effects.
7. False. Double-click the Animation Painter button to apply copied animation more than once.
8. False. You should always preview your transition and animation effects before delivering your presentation in
front of a live audience
9. true
10. False