COMPUTER
FUNDMENTALS
TRANSITIONS AND ANIMATIONS
TRANSITIONS TAB: In PowerPoint, the Transitions tab is where you can add
transitions to slides. This tab allows you to control how slides transition from one
to another during a presentation.
❑ Accessing the Transitions Tab:
• Open your PowerPoint presentation.
• Select the slide to which you want to apply a transition.
• Go to the "Transitions" tab, which is located on the PowerPoint ribbon.
❑ Transition Options:
• In the Transitions tab, you'll find various options for controlling the
transition between slides.
• You can choose from a variety of transition effects in the "Transition to
This Slide" group.
❑ Preview Group:
By using the preview feature, you can get a real-time sense of how the transition
will impact the visual and auditory experience of your presentation. This can help
you make informed decisions about which transition effects to use and how to fine-
tune their settings for the best results.
Transition to This Slide Group: This group contains options for applying
transition effects to the selected slide.
Transition Effects: This is where you can choose the type of transition effect you
want for the selected slide.
Click on the dropdown arrow in the "Transition to This Slide" section to see a list of
available transitions. Examples include Fade, Wipe, Push, and more.
Effect Options: Depending on the transition effect you choose, the "Effect
Options" dropdown may become active.
Here, you can find additional options or variations for the selected transition.
For example, you might be able to choose the direction of a Split transition.
Animations Tab: The "Animations" tab in PowerPoint is where you can
add and customize animations to individual elements within your slides.
It provides a variety of animation effects and controls for bringing your
content to life during a presentation.
❑ Preview Group: Before applying an animation, you can preview how it
will look by hovering over an animation effect in the dropdown menu.
This gives you a real-time preview of the animation on the selected slide
Animation Group: The "Animation" group contains options for adding
animations to selected elements on your slides.
• Click on the "Animation" dropdown to see a list of available animation effects.
Animation Pane: The "Animation Pane" allows you to manage and control the
order, timing, and duration of animations on each slide.
It's a powerful tool for fine-tuning your animation sequence.
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