Motion Path Animations: Open and Closed Motion Paths in PowerPoint

Created: Monday, April 2, 2018, posted by Geetesh at 2:09 pm

Updated: Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 1:41 pm

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Motion paths are paths (or lines) through which slide objects animate. These motion paths are like any other line with curves, points, etc. If you are familiar with the Line, Curve, Scribble, and Freeform drawing tools in PowerPoint, you know that paths can be either open or closed. A circle is a good example of a closed path, whereas an arc is an open path. So, how is the concept of open and closed paths relevant to Motion Path animations in PowerPoint?

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

Open and Closed Motion Paths in PowerPoint 2016

Open and Closed Motion Paths in PowerPoint 2013

Open and Closed Paths in Motion Path Animations in PowerPoint 2010

Open and Closed Motion Paths in PowerPoint 2007, 2003, and 2002

Apple Mac

Open and Closed Motion Paths in PowerPoint 2011

Open and Closed Motion Paths in PowerPoint

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