Transitions are applied to slides and animations are applied to elements on a slide.
Learn how to add and remove animations from Google Slides and apply Google Slides transitions to create interesting presentations.
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Give your presentation some visual interest by changing the transition.
In most cases, a single slide transition in a presentation works best.
snag the Transition key in down arrow and choose a transition.
For example, chooseSlide from rightto scroll the slideshow across the screen.
Select and drag theDuration sliderto change the length of the transition.
For example, drag the slider fromFasttoMedium.
SelectPlayto see what the transition looks like in the slideshow.
SelectStopwhen the transition is over.
If you dont like the animation, choose a different Transition jot down andPlayit.
When youve found a transition you like, selectApply to all slidesto use it in your entire presentation.
How to Animate Text and Images
Animations in Google Slides are easy and straightforward.
For simple animations, add a single effect to text or an image.
If you want to add more emphasis to a slide element, add multiple animations to it.
For example, choose a section heading text box to add a text animation that introduces the topic.
In the Animations pane, selectAdd animation.
If the Animations pane is not displayed, go toInsertand selectAnimation.
In the Animation jot down list, choose an animation.
For example, selectFade into make the text fade into the slide.
In the Start Condition list, choose when the animation will start.
For example, selectAfter previousto make the text fade in after the slide has stopped.
Select and drag theDuration sliderto change the speed.
To add a second animation to the element, selectAdd animation.
Select an Animation pop in.
For example, selectSpinto make the text rotate after it fades in.
Select a Start Condition.
For example, selectAfter previousso the text automatically spins after it appears on the slide.
SelectPlayto see how the animation works.
Animations play in the order they appear in the Animations pane.
To change the order in which animations play, drag an animation to a different location in the list.
SelectStopwhen the animation finishes playing.
choose the bulleted list.
In the Animation pane, selectAdd animation.
Select an Animation key in.
For example, selectFly in from rightto match this animation with the Slide from right transition.
Select a Start condition.
For example, selectOn clickto display each bullet point when you tap on the screen.
Drag theDuration sliderto choose a speed for the animation.
SelectPlayto see the animation in action.
To start the animation, choose the slide.
Then, select again to see the first bullet point.
Keep clicking until you get to the end of the list.
To apply the same animation to multiple elements:
Select two or more elements.
For example, choose two images that will appear on the slide at the same time.
Select an Animation bang out.
For example, selectFade inso the images go from transparent to opaque.
Select a Start condition.
For example, selectAfter previousso the animation starts after the slide transition has finished.
Select and drag theDuration sliderto change the animation speed.
How to Delete Google Slides Animations and Transitions
Sometimes transitions and animations need to disappear.
When you no longer want to use a transition or animation in your presentation, delete it.
Go to the slide containing the transition.
In the Animations pane, go for the transition.
pick the Transition key in down arrow and selectNoneorNo transition.
If the transition appears on all slides, selectApply to all slidesto remove the animation from the entire presentation.
To delete an animation, go to the slide containing the animation.
In the Animations pane, go for the animation you want to delete.
Animations highlight text and images on a slide.
Animations help with eye flow by directing where your audience should look during the presentation.
Google Slides contains animations that appear, disappear, fade, fly, zoom, and spin.
Play around with different transitions and animations and choose those that match the tone of your presentation.
Less is better when using transitions and animations in Google Slides.
Here are a few more guidelines:
