Consider using animation to make your presentation really stand out.

Open your PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the slide to which you want to apply animations.

pick the item you want toanimate.

powerpoint animation slections

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On theAnimationstab, in theAnimationsgroup, select theMorearrow in theAnimationsbox.

When you select it, youll see the animation happen on your slide.

To fine-tune the way animations happen during your presentation, on theAnimationstab, in theAdvanced Animationgroup, selectAnimation Pane.

powerpoint choose animation effect

A pane will appear in the right-hand column of your screen.

To remove an animation, select an animated item, then, on theAnimationstab, in theAnimationsgroup, selectNone.

Open your PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the slide to which you want to apply the animation.

powerpoint animation pane

Open the Animation Pane to change characteristics of your animations.

choose the item you want to animate.

opt for one you want to use.

In PowerPoint 2011 for Mac, the selections are labeled as entrance, emphasis, and exit effects.

In PowerPoint 2011 for Mac, these options are available via theAnimationtab, underAnimation Options.

Remember, your purpose is to support your message and build interest.

Use animations judiciously, and leave the fancy displays for another time.

The key is choosing elements that will enhance your presentation rather than overwhelm it.

Presenters often use it to reveal bullet points one at a time instead of showing them all at once.

This strategy can help keep audiences interested because they wont know whats coming next.