When used judiciously, animation adds emphasis and visual appeal to PowerPoint presentations. It can transform a dull presentation into a lively and engaging one. However, you should be careful not to overdo it. Too much animation can be distracting, reduce comprehension, and make a presentation appear flimsy. In this article, we’ll see how you can add free animation for your PowerPoint 2007 presentations. PowerPoint Animation Basics It is useful to understand the four basic types of free animations for PowerPoint: Entry: used to introduce animated objects on a slide Emphasis: used for emphasizing elements already present on a slide Exit: how objects move off the slide Motion Path: move objects in a specified path on the slide Now let us see some simple ways you can add animation to your presentation. Use Preset Animation for Text or Objects To animate any object (text, shape, etc.), do the following: 1. Select the object you wish to animate 2. On the ribbon, select the Animation…[...]

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How To Add Cool Free Animation to PowerPoint Presentations