Basics of PowerPoint Animation: What is Animation in PowerPoint?

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In the simplest sense, PowerPoint animation is something that makes slide objects move on a slide. And slide objects can be anything on a slide. These include text, pictures, charts, SmartArt graphics, shapes, even movie clips. To learn more, click a link from the tutorials listed below. All Versions What is Animation in PowerPoint? Tutorial […]. The post Basics of PowerPoint Animation: What is Animation in PowerPoint? appeared first on Presentations Glossary.

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