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PowerPoint - Animate text Tutorial

In this video, you will learn about animating text in Microsoft 365. The video covers how to add impact to your text by rewriting it to use fewer words and choosing font styles and sizes.
You will also learn how to add animation to your text using the Animations tab, which offers four categories:
Entrance, Exit, Emphasis, and Motion paths.
The video demonstrates how to create custom animations by moving objects around on a slide.
It also explores different animation options, such as Zoom and Wave, and explains how to add emphasis to each line of text.
This tutorial will help you create visually impactful text animations in Microsoft 365.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to enhance the visual impact of text in presentations through effective use of animations and formatting techniques. It emphasizes the importance of concise wording, appropriate font choices, and strategic animation to reinforce the meaning of the text.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Text Animation
In today's presentations, many presenters are opting for minimal text. This approach can significantly enhance the visual impact of the content. The video begins by discussing how to rewrite text to use fewer words, which is a crucial first step before adding any animations.
Formatting Text for Impact
To transform a dense block of text into organized information, it is essential to choose appropriate font styles and sizes. This helps in making the text more readable and visually appealing, setting the stage for effective animations.
Types of Animations
The video categorizes animations into four main types: - **Entrance Animations**: These bring an object into view on the slide. - **Exit Animations**: These take an object out of view. - **Emphasis Animations**: These add effects to objects already on the slide. - **Motion Paths**: These allow for custom animations by moving objects around the slide.
Exploring Animation Options
To access more animation options, the video suggests clicking the Dialog box launcher, which reveals three tabs of options. One interesting feature is the 'Animate text' option, which includes a 'By word' setting. This allows each word to zoom in from its own vanishing point, creating a dynamic effect.
Experimenting with Animation Settings
The presenter encourages experimentation with animation settings. For instance, adjusting the delay between words can enhance the overall effect. A delay of 100 milliseconds between words was tested, resulting in a more engaging presentation.
Adding Emphasis to Text
The video demonstrates how to keep all text visible while adding emphasis to each line as it is discussed. Various emphasis animations, such as 'Wave' and 'Brush color', are explored. The 'Brush color' effect was chosen, but adjustments were made to ensure the text color contrasts well with the background.
Building on Information
As the presenter discusses each line, the text is animated to appear as if it is building on previous information. This is achieved by changing the text color during the animation sequence, which subtly reinforces the meaning of the text.
Conclusion
The video concludes by emphasizing that effective text animation can significantly enhance the presentation of information. By carefully selecting animations and formatting, presenters can create a more impactful and engaging experience for their audience.

FAQ :

What are the different types of animations I can use in my presentation?

There are four main types of animations: Entrance animations, which bring objects into view; Exit animations, which remove objects from view; Emphasis animations, which highlight existing objects; and Motion paths, which allow for custom movement of objects.

How can I make my text animations more effective?

To enhance text animations, consider using fewer words for clarity, selecting appropriate font styles and sizes, and experimenting with different animation effects to find what best reinforces your message.

What is the purpose of using emphasis animations?

Emphasis animations are used to draw attention to specific parts of your presentation without removing them from the slide, helping to highlight key points as you discuss them.

How do I create a custom motion path for an object?

To create a custom motion path, select the object you want to animate, go to the Animations tab, and choose the Motion Paths option. You can then customize the path to suit your presentation needs.

What is the benefit of using a delay between words in text animations?

Using a delay between words can create a more dynamic and engaging presentation, allowing the audience to absorb each word as it appears, which can enhance understanding and retention.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Corporate Presentations

In corporate settings, effective text animations can be used to emphasize key points during presentations, making the information more engaging and easier to follow for the audience.

Educational Lectures

Educators can utilize text animations to highlight important concepts and maintain student interest, helping to reinforce learning through visual aids.

Marketing Pitches

In marketing, animations can be used to create visually appealing presentations that capture the audience's attention and effectively communicate the value of a product or service.

Webinars and Online Training

During webinars, presenters can use text animations to keep participants engaged, ensuring that key information is presented clearly and memorably.

Sales Demonstrations

Sales professionals can apply text animations to highlight product features and benefits, making their pitch more compelling and easier for potential clients to understand.

Glossaire :

Animation

A technique used to create the illusion of movement by displaying a series of images or frames. In presentations, animations can enhance visual impact and engagement.

Entrance Animation

An animation effect that brings an object into view on a slide, making it appear as if it is entering the presentation.

Exit Animation

An animation effect that removes an object from view on a slide, making it appear as if it is leaving the presentation.

Emphasis Animation

An animation effect that adds visual interest to an object already on the slide, highlighting it without removing it.

Motion Paths

Custom animations that allow objects to move along a specified path on the slide, providing dynamic movement.

Vanishing Point

A point in the animation where an object appears to disappear or fade out, often used in zoom effects.

Animate Text

A feature that allows text to be animated in various ways, such as by word or by letter, to enhance presentation.

Delay Between Words

A setting that controls the time interval between the appearance of each word in an animation sequence.

Brush Color

An animation effect that applies color to text or objects one letter or element at a time, creating a gradual reveal.

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and more things like videos and charts to make their slides more visually appealing,

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but there's no reason why text can't be used effectively

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especially with the help of animation.

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You already saw how to add basic motion animations to text,

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but let's say we want our text to really have a visual impact.

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Before we even add animation to this slide, we can add

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impact by rewriting the text to use fewer words

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and choosing words that are more direct.

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Then we can choose font styles and sizes to turn the wall

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of words into organized information that's easier to understand and remember.

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Now we can add animation to the title to give it more impact.

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Select the title, then go to the Animations tab and open the gallery.

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Animations are divided into four categories;

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Entrance animations bring an object into view on the slide,

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Exit animations take an object out of view on the slide

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and Emphasis animations add something to an object that's already on the slide.

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Motion paths let you create custom animations by moving objects around on a slide.

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Let's try Zoom;

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this works but it might be more effective if the words came in one after the other.

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In Effect options for Zoom, we can choose a vanishing point,

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but as far as the Sequence,

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there is no choice for bringing the words in individually.

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To get more options, click the Dialog box launcher.

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Now we have three tabs worth of options.

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Let's look around.

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In Animate text there is a By word option.

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Let's try that.

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Interesting.

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It looks like each word is zooming in from its own vanishing point.

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Let's look at that option again.

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Here it says % delay between words.

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Let's see what happens when we make that 100%.

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Perfect.

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In general, the best way to learn about animations is to experiment.

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Start with a rough idea and then check out the options

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until you find what you want.

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You may also find something better.

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Now let's do something with this text.

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I want all of it to be on the slide the whole time but

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add some kind of emphasis as I talk about each line,

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so we don't want to bring the text in or take it out, but add an emphasis.

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What does Wave look like?

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Interesting.

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I'll have to remember that one for another slide but not for this one.

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What about Brush color?

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Looks like it's brushing color over the text one letter at a time.

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I think this will work except for a few things.

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First, I want to go from a dark color to light.

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We don't see any change now because it's brushing white over white,

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so select the text

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and in the mini toolbar select a fairly dark blue.

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Now the text is dark until we highlight it with the animation.

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The last thing we need to do is bring the text in one paragraph at a time.

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That should work.

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Press Shift-F5, click and the title zooms in.

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Then as we talk about the specifics we click to add emphasis to each line.

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Animation can do a lot to add meaning to your text.

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For example, we're adding white color to the text

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as we move through the animation sequence,

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which makes it appear as if we're building on the information.

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Click the Dialog box launcher,

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click After Animation and select dark blue.

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Now it appears as if we're moving from row to row

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without each line building on the previous one.

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It's a subtle change but it does have an impact on how we present our information.

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The bottom line - effective text animation reinforces the meaning of the text.

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