In custom animation, you can apply four main types of effects: Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, and Motion Paths.
Custom animation tools allow you to add visual interest and dynamic movement to objects on your slides. These effects control how an object appears on the slide, how it behaves while on the slide, how it leaves the slide, or how it moves across the slide.
According to the provided reference on Custom Animation, there are four primary categories or options available for applying effects:
Understanding the Four Animation Effect Types
These categories define the purpose and timing of the animation applied to an object.
- Entrance: These effects control how an object appears on the slide. Examples might include effects like Fly In, Fade, or Zoom. They make an object visible during the slide show.
- Emphasis: These effects draw attention to an object that is already visible on the slide. Effects like Pulse, Spin, or Grow/Shrink fall into this category.
- Exit: These effects control how an object leaves or disappears from the slide. Effects such as Fly Out, Fade Out, or Dissolve are typical exit effects.
- Motion Paths: These effects make an object move along a predefined path on the slide. You can use preset paths like lines or curves, or even draw your own custom path for the object to follow.
Applying Custom Animation Effects
To apply these effects, the process is straightforward:
- Choose the desired slide containing the object you wish to animate.
- Select the specific object (like text, images, shapes, etc.) on that slide.
- Add your chosen animation effect from one of the four types (Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, or Motion Paths).
Once applied, the effect will be visible in the Slide pane, allowing you to manage its properties and order. You can then preview the slideshow to see the effects in action.
Overview of Custom Animation Effect Types
| Effect Type | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Controls how an object appears. | Make object visible. |
| Emphasis | Draws attention to a visible object. | Highlight object. |
| Exit | Controls how an object leaves or disappears. | Make object invisible. |
| Motion Paths | Moves an object along a specific path. | Control object movement. |
These four options provide a comprehensive set of tools for animating various elements within your presentation slides, enhancing engagement and visual storytelling.
