How to Add a Slide Transition in Powerpoint

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch Microsoft PowerPoint and open the presentation file.

   Browse to the file you want to open, click it to select it and then click the OK button.
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   Step 2: Select the first slide in the left pane that will be transitioning.

   , In PowerPoint 2003, click the Slide Transition menu item under the Slide Show menu. , The most basic transitions include unfolding from the bottom, top or either side; appearing with a pixelated effect; fading in from either a white or black background.
   
   More advanced slide transition types are also listed, such as a wiping animation from one side to the other, a wheel animation and bar transitions. ,, PowerPoint has an array of sample sounds from which you can choose, or you can use your own sound file with a .wav extension. , If choosing an automatic transition, be sure to set the number of seconds your slide will be visible before it begins to change. ,,, Otherwise, select the next slide in the left pane and repeat the steps to set a new transition scheme.
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   Step 3: Click the Slide Animations tab in PowerPoint 2007 or 2010.

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   Step 4: Review the possible animation types.

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   Step 5: Adjust the slide animation speed by choosing slow

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   Step 6: medium or fast from the Transition Speed drop-down menu box.

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   Step 7: Decide if you will be using a transition sound.

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   Step 8: Add the transition cause of either "on mouse click" or "after XX seconds."

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   Step 9: Preview the transition scheme.

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    Step 10: Make any necessary corrections.

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    Step 11: Select "Apply to All" if you will be using this scheme for all slides within the presentation.

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