Trigger multiple effects, including sound Tutorial

In this video, you will learn about how to trigger multiple effects, including sound, using Microsoft 365. The video covers the steps to create and customize effects in Microsoft 365 applications, such as PowerPoint and Word.
This will help you enhance your presentations and documents by adding engaging and interactive elements.
By following the tutorial, you will gain the skills to create dynamic content that captivates your audience.

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Understand how to create and manage triggers for animations and sound effects in presentation software, specifically focusing on the sequence of actions required to set up a trigger that activates multiple effects simultaneously.

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Introduction to Triggers
Triggers are essential tools in presentation software that initiate effects such as animations, videos, or sound effects. Before creating a trigger, it is necessary to first add an effect to the desired element.
Setting Up the Animation Effect
To demonstrate the use of triggers, we will set up an animation effect for a test question. The goal is to have the 'Test yourself' button trigger the entrance of the test question along with a sound effect. Here’s how to do it step by step: 1. Select the placeholder for the test question. 2. Open the Animation gallery and choose the 'Fly in' effect. 3. Set the effect to come in from the bottom by checking the Effect options.
Creating the Trigger
Once the animation effect is applied, the next step is to set up the trigger: 1. Open the animation pane to view the applied effects. 2. Select the 'Fly in' effect. 3. Click on 'Trigger' and choose 'On click of'. 4. Select the 'Test yourself' button as the trigger. In the animation pane, the trigger will be indicated with a heading and the name of the trigger, showing that the 'Fly in' effect is activated by the button.
Previewing the Animation Sequence
After setting up the trigger, position the test question over the button for a centered appearance on the slide. To test the setup, enter slide show view and click the 'Test yourself' button to see the test question fly in.
Adding Sound Effects
To enhance the presentation, a sound effect can be added to play alongside the test question: 1. Click 'Insert', then 'Audio', and select 'Audio on my PC' to choose the sound file. 2. Drag the sound file to a visible position on the slide. The sound file will automatically appear in the animation pane as its own trigger, meaning it requires a separate click to play.
Synchronizing Effects
To ensure both the test question and sound effect play together: 1. Drag the sound effect in the animation pane under the button trigger. 2. Change the sound effect's setting to 'Start with previous' to synchronize it with the test question. 3. Optionally, drag the sound icon off the slide to avoid needing to click it separately. Now, when the 'Test yourself' button is clicked, both the test question and sound will play simultaneously.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can effectively create triggers that enhance your presentations with synchronized animations and sound effects. This not only makes your slides more engaging but also improves the overall learning experience.

FAQ :

What is a trigger in presentation software?

A trigger is an action that starts an effect, such as an animation, video, or sound effect, when a specific object is clicked.

How do I create a trigger for an animation?

To create a trigger, first apply an animation effect to an object, then open the animation pane, select the effect, and set the trigger to 'On click of' the desired object.

Can I trigger multiple effects with one button?

Yes, you can trigger multiple effects with one button by setting the effects to start with the previous effect or by adjusting their order in the animation pane.

What does the 'Start with Previous' option do?

The 'Start with Previous' option allows an animation or sound effect to begin at the same time as the preceding effect, creating a seamless experience.

How can I preview my triggers and effects?

You can preview your triggers and effects by entering Slide Show View and clicking the trigger object to see how the animations and sounds play out.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Interactive Quiz Presentation

In an educational setting, a teacher can use triggers to create an interactive quiz where clicking a button reveals questions and plays sound effects, enhancing student engagement.

Product Demonstration

In a sales presentation, a presenter can use triggers to animate product features and play sound effects that highlight key benefits, making the demonstration more dynamic.

Training Module

In corporate training, triggers can be used to reveal information step-by-step, allowing trainees to focus on one point at a time while sound effects reinforce learning.

Event Promotion

For event marketing, triggers can animate promotional content and play background music, creating an engaging experience for potential attendees.

Glossaire :

Trigger

An action that initiates an effect, such as an animation, video, or sound effect in a presentation.

Animation Effect

A visual effect applied to objects in a presentation to create movement or change in appearance.

Animation Pane

A feature in presentation software that allows users to manage and organize animation effects applied to objects.

Fly In

An animation effect where an object appears to move into the slide from a specified direction, such as the bottom.

Sound Effect

An audio clip that is played during a presentation to enhance the viewer's experience.

Slide Show View

A mode in presentation software that displays the presentation as it will appear to the audience.

Start with Previous

An option in animation settings that allows an effect to begin simultaneously with the previous effect.

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or a video or sound effect.

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So before you can create a trigger, you need to first add an effect.

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Here's the process in detail.

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On this slide, I want the circle that says

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"Test yourself" to trigger the entrance of a test question.

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This is how I want the slide to play;

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the "Test yourself" button triggers the test question to fly in

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and notice that the button also triggers a sound,

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a bell dings when the test question appears.

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So the button triggers two effects, the test questions entrance and a sound.

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To create this triggered sequence, first I'll apply

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the animation effect to the placeholder with the test question,

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I'll select it and in the Animation gallery I'll choose Fly in.

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I want it to come in from the bottom and checking Effect options,

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I see that it's set to From bottom.

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Now I'm ready to set up the trigger that will display the test question.

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I'll open the animation pane to work with my effects.

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Here's the Fly in effect - I want the "Test yourself" button to be the trigger,

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so I make sure the Fly in effect is selected

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and I click Trigger, point to On click of

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and select the trigger I want which is the "Test yourself" button.

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This is how a trigger effect looks in the animation pane.

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It has a heading over it that says trigger and the name of the trigger,

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so the Fly in effect for my test question

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is triggered by the "Test yourself" button.

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On the slide, you'll see a lightning bolt next to a triggered item,

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which in this case is the test question.

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I'll move the test question over the button

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so it appears in the center of the slide

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and I'll preview the sequence in slide show view.

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I click my trigger and the test question appears.

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Next I want to add a sound effect that plays with the test question.

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To insert the sound effect, I'll click Insert, Audio,

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Audio on my PC and select my sound file.

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The sound file gets inserted in the middle of the slide,

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I'll drag it up to make it more visible.

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Now notice how the sound file appears in the animation pane,

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it's automatically set up as its own trigger.

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This means that to play the sound I have to click the sound icon itself,

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however, I don't want the icon to show on the slide

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which means I need to set up something else to trigger the sound.

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Also I want the sound to play when I click the "Test yourself" button

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so I'll make the "Test yourself" button be the trigger for the sound effect.

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The simplest way to do this is to select the sound effect

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in the pane and drag it up under the button trigger.

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Now the button will trigger both the test question and the sound,

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but note both effects have a mouse click icon

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which means I'd have to click the "Test yourself" button

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a second time to play the sound.

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I want the effects to play together, so I'll simply

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change the sound effect to Start with previous.

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Last I'll select the sound icon and drag it off the slide

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as I won't need to click it to trigger the sound.

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And now let's try the trigger -

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perfect.

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