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How To Use Slide Transitions in Microsoft PowerPoint

This document provides instructions for adding slide transitions in Microsoft PowerPoint. It explains that slide transitions are visual effects that play when moving from one slide to the next. It outlines how to select and customize transitions by choosing a type from the Transitions tab, setting options like duration and sound, and previews the transition. Applying transitions to all slides at once is also described. The document aims to help users create more professional and enjoyable presentations using slide transition effects in PowerPoint.

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How To Use Slide Transitions in Microsoft PowerPoint

This document provides instructions for adding slide transitions in Microsoft PowerPoint. It explains that slide transitions are visual effects that play when moving from one slide to the next. It outlines how to select and customize transitions by choosing a type from the Transitions tab, setting options like duration and sound, and previews the transition. Applying transitions to all slides at once is also described. The document aims to help users create more professional and enjoyable presentations using slide transition effects in PowerPoint.

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How to Use Slide Transitions in

Microsoft PowerPoint

BySandy Writtenhouse
Last Updated on November 3, 2022

Instead of jumping from slide to slide, you can make your presentation more pleasing.
Here’s how to use slide transitions in PowerPoint.

If you’re trying to impress your audience with an exciting PowerPoint presentation, you’ll
need to pull out all of the stops. Attractive imagery and a captivating color scheme are
one thing, but you may need to take things a step further by applying PowerPoint
transitions to your slides.

You’ll see these visual effects when you move from one slide to the next. Using the
proper slide transitions can help create a more professional and enjoyable slideshow
overall.

Microsoft PowerPoint offers a healthy selection of slide transitions. From simple and
subtle to fun and whimsical, you can pick the exact type of transition that best fits your
presentation’s tone and message. If you want to use slide transitions in PowerPoint,
here’s what you’ll need to do.

How to Add and Remove Slide Transitions in


PowerPoint
Because slide transitions are visual effects, you’ll want to use a PowerPoint view mode
that gives you the best presentation overview. Go to the View tab and choose
either Normal, Outline, or Slide Sorter to do this.

Next, you’ll head to the tab dedicated to these effects. Select a slide that you want to
add a transition to, then go to the Transitions tab.
The largest section of the ribbon is labeled Transition to This Slide—this is where
you’ll select the effect you want to use. Use the smaller arrows on the right of the
transition group to view them row-by-row, or click the bottom arrow to see them all at
once.

You’ll see a huge collection of Subtle, Exciting, and Dynamic transitions. Click one,
and you’ll see it applied immediately to your selected slide. To choose a different one,
simply select another transition to replace it.
You can use as many slide transitions in your slideshow as you like. For example, you
could decide to use subtle transitions for the first few slides, then jump into dynamic
transitions when a stimulating part of the show arrives.

Alternatively, you could use the same transition for every slide in your show, which we’ll
discuss below.
An example of a shape slide transition in PowerPoint

Remove a Transition
Removing it is easy if you decide later that you don’t want to use a transition you
appliedd. Simply select None in the transition collection.

Selecting None will remove slide transition effects from that slide.

How to Customize PowerPoint Transitions


When you choose a slide transition in PowerPoint, you can customize it to suit your
presentation. This includes adding sound to a transition, selecting a duration for the
transition effect to last, and picking different variation effects.

Add a Sound
On the Transitions tab, head to the Timing section of the ribbon bar to select a sound.
Use the Sound drop-down list to pick a sound that fits the transition effect and your
presentation.
You’ll see many options listed, including applause, drum rolls, and a typewriter effect.

While sounds aren’t required for transitions and may be distracting if you’re talking
through your slideshow, they do have their benefits. For example, adding applause
could motivate your audience if you have a self-playing presentation about a new
product announcement.

One thing to remember if you choose to use sounds in your presentation is that it will
only apply to your selected transition. This allows you to customize your sound effects
for each transition you use.

Select a Duration
The next customization you may want to make to your transition is the duration. This is
the length of time that the transition effect appears before your new slide appears.
You’ll see the default time (in seconds) listed next to Duration in the Timing section of
the ribbon. You can use the arrows to increase or decrease the seconds or enter your
own time in the same box.

The duration adjustment gives you a good way to shorten a transition that appears
lengthy or stretch one out that feels too short.

Pick a Variation Effect


You can customize how your transition appears by picking a variation effect. On
the Transitions tab, you’ll see Effect Options to the right of the transition selection.
The options in this list depend on the transition you select.
For example, if you choose the Random Bars transition, you can pick from vertical or
horizontal bars. If you select the Push transition, you can have the slides push from the
top, bottom, left, or right.
To make this change, click the Effect Options drop-down arrow and choose the
variation you like best.

Advancing Your Slides With Transitions


If you’re setting up a slide transition in PowerPoint, you’ll need to set up how your slide
will advance to the next one (displaying your transition effect in the process).
If you want to control when you move to the next slide in your presentation, make sure
that the On Mouse Click checkbox is enabled in the Timing section.
To automatically advance your slides, ensure the After checkbox is enabled. Use the
arrows or enter a suitable number (in seconds) to set the time frame for slides to wait
before they move on.

You can also check both boxes if you like. This is handy if you want to limit your
speaking between slides by setting up automatic timing (by enabling After) but want the
ability to move to the next slide sooner if needed (by enabling On Mouse Click).

Preview Transitions and Apply to All Slides


Although you’ll see the transition on your slide when you first select it, you can review it
any time. On the Transitions tab, click the Preview button on the far left of the ribbon.
This will display the transition and play any transition sounds (if applied).

As mentioned, you can use different transitions throughout your presentation. However,
if you want to use a single transition with the same customizations, you can apply this
with a simple mouse click.

On the Transitions tab, click Apply To All in the Timing section of the ribbon. Any
customizations, including sound, duration, and slide advancement, will apply to all of the
other slides in your presentation.
Create Pleasing Transitions in Your PowerPoint
Presentation
Whether you want subtle transitions that keep your audience focused on the content or
exciting ones that pop off the screen, PowerPoint has a slide transition to fit your show.

For additional help with PowerPoint, take a look at how to change the fonts on all of
your slides or how to align objects for a more structured appearance.

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