Basics of PowerPoint Animation: Types of Animation in PowerPoint

Created: Thursday, July 17, 2014, posted by Geetesh at 5:33 pm

Updated: Friday, July 23, 2021 at 3:44 pm

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Adding animation to your slide objects is easy, but needs prior thought. It’s best to first decide what type of animation works best for a particular slide object. The type of animation used for any object is paramount because it can make the animated end-results viable, or relegate it to a distraction.

To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.

Microsoft Windows

Types of Animation in PowerPoint 2016

Types of Animation in PowerPoint 2013

Types of Animation in PowerPoint 2010

Types of Animation in PowerPoint 2007

Apple Mac

Types of Animation in PowerPoint 2011

Types of Animation in PowerPoint

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