In this PowerPoint course, I will show you how to effectively edit animations in your presentations without losing the effects added while creating. Often, when making changes to objects later on, you face the challenge of either losing the associated animations or having to painstakingly re-adjust everything. In this guide, you will learn step by step how to deal with these challenges and work very efficiently.
Main Takeaways
Integrating animations can enhance the expression of your presentation. While working on your PowerPoint presentation, it is crucial to maintain the animations while making changes to the objects. To achieve this, there are effective workarounds that we will go through together.
Step-by-Step Guide
To work with animations in PowerPoint and make subsequent changes, follow these steps:
First, make sure you have set the timing of your animations correctly. You can adjust the timings by going to the animations menu. You should set the value to 59 seconds, as this is the maximum for the animation duration. This adjustment is important to keep the animations running synchronously for the entire duration of your presentation.
If you now decide that you want to change the size of some objects, there are two ways to do this. The first way is to adjust the size of the objects before the animation. This means that you should first deal with the dimensions to ensure that everything fits well into your presentation.
However, if you have already applied animations and want to make the objects larger later, there is a workaround. You can group the objects so that they become a unit that you can then scale accordingly. Note that you only need to readjust the animations after grouping to maintain the desired effects. This can be cumbersome and time-consuming though.
To make the process more efficient, I'll take a step back. I recommend enlarging the objects using the background. This means that I will adjust the background shape to check the relative size of the objects. You can do this by bringing the background forward and looking at the size and format you desire.
Now, you will look at the exact measurements of the relevant objects. By manipulating the measurements, for example, to 32 cm, you can precisely adjust the dimensions. Make sure your objects are equal in size and evenly distributed to achieve a harmonious presentation.
To better align the objects, use the alignment tools. You can align the boxes evenly to the left and right, as well as distribute them vertically to ensure visually appealing presentation.
Once you have adjusted all object sizes, it's time to preview to ensure that the content still works by playing a preview of the animations. Start previewing now and check if everything looks as desired and the animations are playing correctly.
Finally, make sure to test the latest changes to ensure that the object changes have not had any negative impacts on the animations. With the methods I have shown you here, you can modify objects afterwards while keeping the animations intact.
Summary
In this guide, I have shown you how to deal with the challenges when changing objects in PowerPoint without losing animations. From adjusting the timing annually to grouping objects and aligning them optimally, you are well-prepared for your next presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set the animation time in PowerPoint?You can adjust the animation time by going to the Animation menu and setting the duration to 59 seconds.
How can I resize multiple objects at once?Group the objects to scale them as a unit or change their dimensions individually in the formatting options.
What happens to my animations when I group the objects?After grouping, the animations may need to be readjusted to achieve the desired effect.
Can I adjust animations later without losing them?Yes, by using the background for support, you can resize and keep the animations simultaneously.
