Make different parts of the chart stand out while you talk about them.
In this scenario, the chart moves all at once, with no specific focus on anything in particular.
However, different aspects of the chart can be shown separately by applying animations to individual chart elements.
Open a PowerPoint slide containing a chart (orinsert a chart onto a slide).
This article uses a column chart in the example, but other types of charts work similarly.
If you don’t have a column chart, selectInsert>Chart>Column.
Select a blank area of the chart to grab the entire chart.
In theAdvanced Animationgroup, selectAdd Animation.
SelectEffect Optionsand choose one of the five options listed.
Experiment with the different Effect Options to decide which method works best with your chart.
SelectAnimations>Animation Paneto fire up the Animation Pane.
grab the drop-down arrow below the chart listing to view the individual steps of the animation option you chose.
opt for drop-down arrow for an animation and chooseTiming.
Select aDelaytime for each step and selectOKwhen you’re finished.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each chart element.
SelectAnimations>Previewto see your animation.
