How to Use Motion Path Animations in Microsoft PowerPoint

Animations in Microsoft PowerPoint come in a variety of styles. You may give text, photos, and form effects as you may choose a motion path animation to move your item however you want if you want to make your own.

Using motion path animations, you may animate your item in PowerPoint to zigzag, loop, spiral, or swoosh. You may alter the points in the motion route you want to employ to give your item the specific course you desire.

Incorporate a Motion Path Animations in Microsoft PowerPoint

1). Select the slide in your PowerPoint presentation where you want to add the animation by opening it. If you already have the item on the slide, select it or add it again if you wish to animate it.

2). Click the arrow at the base of the Animation selection box by switching to the Animations tab. It starts the whole collection.

3). There are a couple alternatives in the Motion Paths section if you go near the bottom. Simply choose it and then apply it to your item if you wish to utilise one of them. Observe that you have the option of choosing Custom Route, which lets you create the path yourself.

4). Click "More Motion Paths" at the window's bottom for more choices.0

5). You may choose from Basic, Lines and Curves, and Special pathways in the Change Motion Path box. Check the box next to the Preview Effect at the bottom if you want to see a preview before applying it. Afterward, choose one to see it in action.

6). Find the route you wish to take, then click "OK" after choosing it.

Adjust the Motion Path Animations in Microsoft PowerPoint

You could have the opportunity to alter the direction after applying the motion route. Navigate to the Animations tab after selecting the animated item. To see your options, click the Effect Options drop-down arrow. Not all pathways give additional effects, but the majority allow you to change the path's direction.

1. You may adjust the points and alter the motion path's direction. Select "Edit Points" from the drop-down menu for the effect options.
2. The motion route will then appear with the points represented as squares. To relocate a point, select it and drag it.
3. You may also right-click on it for choices like making a point smooth, straight, or a corner point. You may also change the number of points or subtract one.
4. Select the animation and utilise the tools on the Animations tab if you want to alter the start action, duration, or add a delay.

Remember that the Preview button on the Animations tab's left side of the ribbon allows you to watch your animation as you make changes to it.