Slide Transitions

Transitions specify how each slide displays as the presentation moves from one slide to
the next. Transitions are special visual effects that are applied to a particular slide or
group of slides.
Use Normal view or Slide Sorter view to select the type of transition and specify:
The sound
The speed
When the transition occurs

Set a Transition for an Individual or Group of Slides

1. In Normal or Slide Sorter view, make the appropriate slide active.
To select a group of slides, CTRL + click on each particular slide in the Slide Sorter
view or in the Overview pane of Normal View.

In class, make slide 2 active. It has the bulleted list.

2. On the Animations tab of the Ribbon, in the Transition to This Slide group, click on
the More tool .

A gallery of transitions displays. There are six groups of transitions:

- No transition
- Fades and Dissolves Tip Apply a Transition to All
- Wipes Slides
- Push and Cover Click on the tool on the
- Stripes and Bars Animation tab after all the transition
- Random selections are made.
3. Use Live Preview to select a transition.
4. Select a Transition Speed:

Click on the down arrow for .

A list displays.

Select a speed.
In class, select Slow.
 5. Make a selection in the Advance Slide area.

In class, be sure that only the Advance Slide setting of On Mouse Click is marked.

6. Click on the Preview tool to review your choices.

On the Slide tab of the Overview pane or in the Slide Sorter view, note the transition
symbol next to slide 2.
7. OPTIONAL: To use this transition on all the slides in this slide show,
click on .

Note the transition symbol appears next to each slide.

8. To select a sound, click on the down arrow at .
A list of sounds display.
Keep in mind that for many presentations, it is best practice to have no sound.
Sometimes a sound is useful to call attention to a particular slide.

This sound will be applied

only to the active slide,
unless you select the
Apply to All tool, again.

A saved sound file may be selected here.

9. Save the changes.