How to Add animation in MS PowerPoint

1. Open your PowerPoint and select a slide

• Choose the slide where you want to add animation.
• Select the object (text box, image, shape, chart, etc.) you want to animate.

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2. Go to the Animations tab

• On the top ribbon, click “Animations”.
• You’ll see a list of basic animations like Appear, Fade, Fly In, Zoom, etc.

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3. Choose an animation

• Click an animation from the Animation gallery.
• A small number appears next to the object showing the order of the animation.

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4. Customize the animation

• Click Animation Pane (on the right) to see all animations on the slide.
• Options for customizing include:
  • Effect Options – Change direction or style of the animation.
  • Start – Choose On Click, With Previous, or After Previous.
  • Duration – Set how long the animation lasts.
  • Delay – Set a delay before it starts.

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5. Add multiple animations (optional)

• Select the object, then click Add Animation (don’t just click a new animation, or it will replace the previous one).
• This allows entrance, emphasis, exit, or motion path effects together.

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6. Preview your animations

• Click Preview (top-left in the Animations tab) to see how the animation looks.
• Adjust timing or effects as needed.

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7. Bonus Tips

• Motion Paths – Make objects move along a custom path.
• Animation Painter – Copy animation from one object to another.
• Keep animations simple to avoid distracting viewers.