HOW TO WORK BEST WITH THE ANIMATION TOOLS IN POWERPOINT.

Here are some key takeaways that can immediately improve your animation workflow:

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Master the Animation and Selection Panes: Kelly emphasises starting with two crucial tools: the Animation Pane and the Selection Pane. You can access the Animation Pane from the animation ribbon. The Selection Pane can be found on the home ribbon, in the editing group, under "select". Having both open is key to managing complex slides. You can even move the Animation Pane out of tab to view both simultaneously.

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Organise Your Objects with the Selection Pane: This often-overlooked pane is a game-changer! It lists every object on your slide (images, text boxes, logos, etc.) and allows you to:

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Rename objects: Giving meaningful names (e.g., "PowerPoint logo," "Main Heading") makes it much easier when it comes to animating the different objects. Simply click into an object's placeholder name to rename it.

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Change the order: Control the layering of objects by dragging them up or down in the Selection Pane.

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Hide and show objects: Useful for temporarily removing elements from view while working.

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Lock objects: Prevent accidental movement of elements like background frames.

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Take Control of Your Animations with the Animation Pane: This is where the magic happens! The Animation Pane displays all the animations applied to your slide, showing their sequence and timing.

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Visualise Animation Order: The green (entrance), yellow (emphasis), and red (exit) bars visually represent the applied animations and their duration.

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Understand Animation Types: The video reminds us of the four main animation categories: Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, and More Motion Paths.

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Customise Animation Effects: Use the "Effect Options" to fine-tune how your animations appear (e.g., "Float Down," "Fly In From Left," "Double Spin").

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Manage Animation Timing: You can control when animations start: On Click (the default), With Previous, or After Previous. You can also add a Delay to fine-tune the sequence.

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Boost Efficiency with the Animation Painter: This handy tool lets you copy the animation from one object to another. Simply select the object with the desired animation, click the Animation Painter (single-click for one-time use, double-click to apply to multiple objects), and then click on the target object(s).

By utilising the Animation Pane and Selection Pane effectively, as demonstrated in the 365 Training Hub video, you can gain much greater control over your PowerPoint animations, leading to more polished and engaging presentations. Don't let your animations feel random – take the time to organise your objects and sequence your effects for maximum impact!

#PowerPoint #Animation #PresentationSkills #Productivity #LinkedInLearning #365TrainingHub

Here are some key takeaways that can immediately improve your animation workflow:

•

Master the Animation and Selection Panes: Kelly emphasises starting with two crucial tools: the Animation Pane and the Selection Pane. You can access the Animation Pane from the animation ribbon. The Selection Pane can be found on the home ribbon, in the editing group, under "select". Having both open is key to managing complex slides. You can even move the Animation Pane out of tab to view both simultaneously.

•

Organise Your Objects with the Selection Pane: This often-overlooked pane is a game-changer! It lists every object on your slide (images, text boxes, logos, etc.) and allows you to:

◦

Rename objects: Giving meaningful names (e.g., "PowerPoint logo," "Main Heading") makes it much easier when it comes to animating the different objects. Simply click into an object's placeholder name to rename it.

◦

Change the order: Control the layering of objects by dragging them up or down in the Selection Pane.

◦

Hide and show objects: Useful for temporarily removing elements from view while working.

◦

Lock objects: Prevent accidental movement of elements like background frames.

•

Take Control of Your Animations with the Animation Pane: This is where the magic happens! The Animation Pane displays all the animations applied to your slide, showing their sequence and timing.

◦

Visualise Animation Order: The green (entrance), yellow (emphasis), and red (exit) bars visually represent the applied animations and their duration.

◦

Understand Animation Types: The video reminds us of the four main animation categories: Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, and More Motion Paths.

◦

Customise Animation Effects: Use the "Effect Options" to fine-tune how your animations appear (e.g., "Float Down," "Fly In From Left," "Double Spin").

◦

Manage Animation Timing: You can control when animations start: On Click (the default), With Previous, or After Previous. You can also add a Delay to fine-tune the sequence.

•

Boost Efficiency with the Animation Painter: This handy tool lets you copy the animation from one object to another. Simply select the object with the desired animation, click the Animation Painter (single-click for one-time use, double-click to apply to multiple objects), and then click on the target object(s).

By utilising the Animation Pane and Selection Pane effectively, as demonstrated in the 365 Training Hub video, you can gain much greater control over your PowerPoint animations, leading to more polished and engaging presentations. Don't let your animations feel random – take the time to organise your objects and sequence your effects for maximum impact!

#PowerPoint #Animation #PresentationSkills #Productivity #LinkedInLearning #365TrainingHub

Here are some key takeaways that can immediately improve your animation workflow:

Master the Animation and Selection Panes: Start with two crucial tools: the Animation Pane and the Selection Pane. You can access the Animation Pane from the animation ribbon. The Selection Pane can be found on the home ribbon, in the editing group, under "select". Having both open is key to managing complex slides. You can even move the Animation Pane out of tab to view both simultaneously.

Organise Your Objects with the Selection Pane: This often-overlooked pane is a game-changer! It lists every object on your slide (images, text boxes, logos, etc.) and allows you to:

Rename objects: Giving meaningful names (e.g., "PowerPoint logo," "Main Heading") makes it much easier when it comes to animating the different objects. Simply click into an object's placeholder name to rename it.

Change the order: Control the layering of objects by dragging them up or down in the Selection Pane.

Hide and show objects: Useful for temporarily removing elements from view while working.

Lock objects: Prevent accidental movement of elements like background frames.

Take Control of Your Animations with the Animation Pane: This is where the magic happens! The Animation Pane displays all the animations applied to your slide, showing their sequence and timing.

Visualise Animation Order: The green (entrance), yellow (emphasis), and red (exit) bars visually represent the applied animations and their duration.

Understand Animation Types: The video reminds us of the four main animation categories: Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, and More Motion Paths.

Customise Animation Effects: Use the "Effect Options" to fine-tune how your animations appear (e.g., "Float Down," "Fly In From Left," "Double Spin").

Manage Animation Timing: You can control when animations start: On Click (the default), With Previous, or After Previous. You can also add a Delay to fine-tune the sequence.

Boost Efficiency with the Animation Painter: This handy tool lets you copy the animation from one object to another. Simply select the object with the desired animation, click the Animation Painter (single-click for one-time use, double-click to apply to multiple objects), and then click on the target object(s).

By utilising the Animation Pane and Selection Pane effectively, as demonstrated in the video, you can gain much greater control over your PowerPoint animations, leading to more polished and engaging presentations. Don't let your animations feel random – take the time to organise your objects and sequence your effects for maximum impact!

#PowerPoint #Animation #PresentationSkills #Productivity #LinkedInLearning #365TrainingHub