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Animating Objects in
PowerPoint 2007
Using Motion Paths and
Custom Animations to add
interest to your classroom
presentations
Step 1: Add a graphic
EITHER:
• Insert Tab – Clip Art
– Search for a graphic to use
OR:
• Insert Tab – Picture
– Select a previously saved image
OR:
• Insert Tab – Shapes
– Use the Drawing Tools to create your own graphic
Step 1: Add a graphic
• I did a search for
“science” clip art
• I selected the
graphic shown here,
and resized it slightly
Step 2: Create a motion path
• Select the graphic
• Animations Tab → Custom
Animation
– This opens the side pane
• Click on the button “Add Effect”
Step 2: Create a motion path
• Choose “Motion
Paths” from the
choices in the “Add
Effect” menu
• You can choose preset options, such as
“Down”, or “Left”
• You can also choose
“Draw Custom Path”
Step 2: Create a motion path
• Custom paths include:
• “Line” – draws a
straight line path
• “Curve” – forms a
curved line
• “Freeform” – makes a
series of straight
connected lines
• “Scribble” – draws a
freehand path
Step 2: Create a motion path
• I will draw a scribble path;
this is a graphic line to
show what it looks like
• Once the path is
complete, the rocket will
follow it
• To have the graphic leave
the screen, draw the end
of the path beyond the
edge of the slide
And here we go!
Custom Animations
Custom Animations can be used to
reveal parts of a slide in sequence
1. Choose the text box or graphic to be
animated
2. In the side panel, select
Add Effect →Entrance and choose
the effect you want
3. Experiment with various options to
see how they look
Custom Animations
1. Each element in the text box can be set
to appear, using one of the following
options:
• Start on click – starts when you click the mouse button
• Start with previous – shows with the previous element
• Start after previous – shows automatically after the last
element
2. Different sound effects can also be
included with these animations.
3. You can also choose elements for
emphasis, or make an element
disappear from a slide show in a similar
way.