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8. Add Transitions

Transitions determine how one slide moves to another. There are a variety of them available. You
can make all transitions between slides the same or make a unique transition between one slide and
another. To make them all the same, click on the VIEW tab, then click on the slide sorter. You will see
all the slides you have created. Click on the first slide, hold down your shift key, then click on the last
slide. This will highlight the entire slide group. Then click on the Transitions tab. Click on the
transition you desire for the entire group of slides. Most presentations use a fade between slides, but
you can select from over 35 transitions.

To add a transition for an individual slide, switch your view to NORMAL. Click on a slide and then click
on the transitions tab. Select the transition you want for that slide.

9. Add Animations
You can animate (select motion or entrance of an object) any object on a slide. Highlight the
object you want to animate by dragging the mouse over it, then click on the Animations tab.
Select how you want this object to appear on the screen. If you click on the “Add Animation”
button, you can select from a host of entrances and exits. You can also select from a list of

“Emphasis” which will highlight the object during the presentation with that emphasis.

The “Animation Pane” is viewed by clicking on that button. You will see all the animations
that you have created for a screen in this pane. You can change the order, combine

animations, or delete animations using this pane. You can also set your animation to appear
on a mouse click or by a timer.

10. Add speaker notes
Slides are best when you don’t cram in too much information. You can put helpful facts and notes in the
speaker notes and refer to them as you present.

1. To open the notes pane, at the bottom of the window, click Notes .
2. Click inside the Notes pane below the slide and begin typing your notes.

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