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As cool as transitions and animations can make your presentation, it is best to use them conservatively. Many transitions and animations are time consuming, distracting, and most importantly could overwhelm viewers.

For transitions, it is best to not use them at all. To make this setting,

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  1. Go to the Transition Tab, and click “None”

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    Transitions Tab

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  2. Click “None”.

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For animations, the rules are a little more lenient. The best effect to use is the green “appear” effect. This effect will just make your words appear on the presentation

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. To use this animation,

  1. Highlight the text you want animated and go to the Animations Tab.

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  2. Click the Appear Button.

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When using animations, be sure to have them appear in the right order from top to bottom. Do not use any of the yellow or red animations. They make text disappear or activate an effect at a time when it would not be appropriate for one.

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Section 3.4: Can I use Flashing and Blinking Images or GIFs?

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