How to Automate Animation and Slideshow Transitions in PowerPointYou can set your existing PowerPoint animations to play automatically so that you don't have to click the slide area to make the next item appear. You can also set the slide transitions to progress automatically, so there is no need to click to proceed to the next slide in your show. These instructions are for PowerPoint 2016, 2013, and 2010. The tabs and section headings may vary slightly in appearance, but the terminology in these instructions will remain the same between each version of PowerPoint. Show
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Note: Automate Slide Transitions
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Lesson 8: Applying Transitions/en/powerpoint/applying-themes/content/ IntroductionIf you've ever seen a PowerPoint presentation that had special effects between each slide, you've seen slide transitions. A transition can be as simple as fading to the next slide or as flashy as an eye-catching effect. PowerPoint makes it easy to apply transitions to some or all of your slides, giving your presentation a polished, professional look. Optional: Download our practice presentation. Watch the video below to learn more about applying transitions in PowerPoint. About transitionsThere are three categories of unique transitions to choose from, all of which can be found on the Transitions tab.
Transitions are best used in moderation. Adding too many transitions can make your presentation look a little silly and can even be distracting to your audience. Consider using mostly subtle transitions, or not using transitions at all. To apply a transition:
You can use the Apply To All command in the Timing group to apply the same transition to all slides in your presentation. Keep in mind that this will modify any other transitions you've applied. Try applying a few types of transitions to various slides in your presentation. You may find that some transitions work better than others, depending on the content of your slides. To preview a transition:You can preview the transition for a selected slide at any time using one of these two methods:
Modifying transitionsTo modify the transition effect:You can quickly customize the look of a transition by changing its direction.
Some transitions do not allow you to modify the direction. To modify the transition duration:
To add sound:
Sounds are best used in moderation. Applying a sound between every slide could become overwhelming or even annoying to an audience when presenting your slide show. To remove a transition:
To remove transitions from all slides, apply the None transition to a slide, then click the Apply to All command. Advancing slidesNormally, in Slide Show view you would advance to the next slide by clicking your mouse or by pressing the spacebar or arrow keys on your keyboard. The Advance Slides setting in the Timing group allows the presentation to advance on its own and display each slide for a specific amount of time. This feature is especially useful for unattended presentations, such as those at a trade show booth. To advance slides automatically:
If you need to advance to the next slide before an automatic transition, you can always click the mouse or press the spacebar to advance the slides as normal. Challenge!
/en/powerpoint/managing-slides/content/ How do I go back to a previous slide in PowerPoint?Press the Left arrow key. Mouse: Right-click a slide, and then click Previous on the shortcut menu.
What are the 3 types of transitions in PowerPoint?As you can see, transitions are categorized into three: Subtle, Exciting, and Dynamic. Click on the effect you want to use and you'll get a quick preview of how it looks like on your slide.
What is transition and animation in PowerPoint?An animation is a special effect that applies to a single element on a slide such as text, a shape, an image, and so on. A transition is the special effect that occurs when you exit one slide and move on to the next during a presentation.
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