Microsoft PowerPoint 2016: Step-by-Step Guide

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What can you access from the Animation Pane in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016?

Font Styles menu

Slide Transitions menu

Sound Effects menu

Effect Options dialogue box (correct)

How can you fine-tune the Fly-In Entrance effect on a Text Box in PowerPoint?

Modify the slide layout

Change the animation speed

Change the font color

Access the Effect Options and set Animate text to By word (correct)

What setting will make the Emphasis Color Fill effect run faster?

Increase the Duration setting

Decrease the Duration setting (correct)

Select a different animation effect

Change the Fill Color

Where is the Enhancements section located in the Fly In dialogue box?

On the Effect tab Signup and view all the answers

What does changing the Animate text setting to By word do?

Displays one word at a time in the animation Signup and view all the answers

How does PowerPoint determine the speed of an animation based on the Duration setting?

By how quickly or slowly it materializes Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to close a PowerPoint presentation?

Clicking on the Close button on the File Tab Signup and view all the answers

How can you save your work to a new file in PowerPoint?

Choosing Save As... from the File menu Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of AutoRecover feature in Microsoft Office applications?

To autosave your file every 10 minutes for recovery Signup and view all the answers

Which button should be clicked to create a new blank presentation in PowerPoint?

Click New on the File Tab Signup and view all the answers

When should you click the Save button in PowerPoint?

After making changes to your presentation to save them Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you choose to close a PowerPoint presentation by clicking on the red X in the top corner of the window?

The program closes along with the presentation Signup and view all the answers

What command in the Timing group can be used to make a presentation uniform?

Apply To All Signup and view all the answers

How can you preview a transition and sound in PowerPoint?

Use the 'star' in the Slides pane Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click Apply To All in the Timing group?

Applies the same transition to all slides Signup and view all the answers

How can you remove a transition from a specific slide?

Choose None from the gallery Signup and view all the answers

What is the caution given when using Apply To All?

It applies the same transition to every slide Signup and view all the answers

What does selecting 'None' as a transition do?

Removes the transition Signup and view all the answers

What type of animation controls how an object enters the slide, such as falling and bouncing?

Entrance Signup and view all the answers

Which animation type is used to draw attention to an object that is already on the slide?

Emphasis Signup and view all the answers

In PowerPoint, which animation type allows an object to move along a predetermined path within the slide?

Motion Paths Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an object is controlled by an Exit animation in PowerPoint?

It fades away Signup and view all the answers

Which type of animation would make an object on the slide spin around to draw attention to it?

Emphasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Motion Paths animations in PowerPoint?

Move objects along a specific path Signup and view all the answers

How can you clear the text box's contents?

Tap Delete key Signup and view all the answers

What is the object's name changed to after typing 'Biplane' into the text box?

Picture 4 Signup and view all the answers

How can you add an Exit animation to the Explosion shape?

Click on the Animations tab and Add Animation in the Exit section Signup and view all the answers

Which action should be taken to make a sound play during the explosion entrance effect?

Click on the Animation Pane and choose Effect Options Signup and view all the answers

Where should the Start option be set when adding an Exit animation to an object?

After Previous Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after running the Slide Show according to the text?

Don't save changes when closing PowerPoint Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Microsoft PowerPoint 2016: Animations and Transitions

Animations can be used to enhance a presentation, making objects appear, exit, stand out, or move around on a slide.
There are four types of animations in PowerPoint:
- Entrance: controls how an object enters the slide.
- Emphasis: occurs while an object is on the slide, drawing attention to it.
- Exit: controls how an object exits the slide.
- Motion Paths: allows an object to move along a predetermined path within the slide.

Effect Options Dialogue Box

The Effect Options dialogue box can be accessed from the Animation Pane.
It contains advanced options to add more interest and control to animations.
The Enhancements section allows changing the Animate text setting to By word.

Setting Effect Timings

The duration of an effect can be changed in the Timing group.
The Apply to All command can be used to make the presentation uniform, but it applies all settings, including Duration and Sound, to every slide.

Transitions

Transitions can be added to a slide using the Transitions tab.
The Sound option can be used to add a sound to a transition.
To remove a transition, select None from the gallery in the Transition to This Slide group.

Saving and Closing Presentations

It is important to save work routinely to prevent data loss in case of a crash.
The AutoRecover feature autosaves a file every 10 minutes.
To close a presentation, click the Close button on the File Tab or the red X in the top corner of the window.

Creating a New Blank Presentation

To create a new blank presentation, click New on the File Tab.
A default presentation template will be opened, and the presentation will have a default name of Presentation 2.

Renaming Objects

Objects can be renamed by selecting them and typing a new name in the text box.
The object's name in the Animation Pane will be updated accordingly.

Adding Animations

Animations can be added to objects using the Animations tab.
The Add Animation button can be used to add an Exit animation to an object.
The Timing group can be used to set the Start option to After Previous.

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This quiz covers the process of backing up your work in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016. Learn how to save your work routinely, use the Save button on the Quick Access Toolbar, and choose Save As from the File menu. Test your knowledge on important backup procedures!