Applying the Morph transition in PowerPoint is a straightforward process that creates smooth animations between slides.
Steps to Apply the Morph Transition
To make a Morph transition in PowerPoint, you generally need two slides with at least one object, picture, or word that you want to animate or transform between them. The Morph transition works by analyzing the objects on the current slide and comparing them to the objects on the next slide, then morphing one into the other.
Here are the core steps based on the provided reference:
- Select the Target Slide: In the Thumbnail pane on the left side, click the slide that you want to apply a transition to. This should be the second slide you added the object, picture, or words you'd like to apply the morph effect to, as the transition applies as you move to this slide.
- Choose the Transition: On the Transitions tab in the PowerPoint ribbon, select Morph from the gallery of transition effects.
Note: For the Morph transition to work effectively, ensure you have duplicate objects on both slides that you want to animate. You can move, resize, or change the color of objects between the two slides, and Morph will create the animation.
What Does Morph Do?
The Morph transition can automatically animate the movement, shape changes, and size changes of objects that appear on consecutive slides. It's particularly useful for:
- Moving text, shapes, pictures, SmartArt, WordArt, and charts.
- Creating the illusion of an object growing, shrinking, or changing color.
- Animating the appearance or disappearance of objects smoothly.
Prerequisites for Using Morph
To use the Morph transition effectively, you need:
- PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 or a newer version. Morph is not available in older versions like PowerPoint 2016, 2013, or 2010.
- Two slides in a row with at least one common object (or a group of objects).
Tips for Effective Morph Transitions
To get the best results with the Morph transition:
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Duplicate Slides | Start by duplicating the first slide (Ctrl+D or Cmd+D), then make changes to the objects on the duplicated slide. |
| Use Common Objects | Ensure the objects you want to morph have the same name internally. Duplicating slides helps with this. |
| Morph Options | After applying Morph, check the Effect Options on the Transitions tab to choose how to morph (Objects, Words, Characters). |
| Preview | Use the Preview button on the Transitions tab to see how the effect looks. |
By following these steps and tips, you can leverage the Morph transition to create dynamic and visually appealing presentations.
