Microsoft Office 2019 Step by Step, First Edition

12

Add sound and movement to slides

In this chapter

• Animate text and pictures on slides

• Customize animation effects

• Add audio content to slides

• Add video content to slides

• Compress media to decrease file size

A PowerPoint presentation might be designed to provide ancillary information for a live presentation or to stand alone as an information source. Regardless of the method of delivery, a presentation has no value if it doesn’t keep the attention of the audience. An element that can make the difference between an adequate presentation and a great presentation is the judicious use of animated content, sound, and videos. By incorporating these dynamic effects, you can grab and keep the attention of your audience. You can emphasize key points, ...