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Chapter: 05. Presentation Visual Effects

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What is a slide transition and what customization options are available for it?

A slide transition is the visual effect that determines how one slide moves to the next during a presentation. Customization options include adding sound effects and setting their duration, deciding whether to apply the effect to just one or all slides, and choosing if the next slide appears “On Mouse Click” or automatically “After” a set time. The “Loop Until Next Sound” option can also be applied for continuous audio.

Explain the purpose and key features of Normal View in PowerPoint.

Normal view is the primary workspace for creating and editing presentations. It displays the current slide in a large area, shows slide thumbnails in the Slides pane for easy navigation, and provides a Notes pane where speakers can write private remarks. This view allows users to manage content, structure, and speaker cues simultaneously.

Describe the process of adding your own recorded voice as narration to a PowerPoint slide.

To add recorded narration, first ensure a microphone is connected to your computer. Then, navigate to the Insert tab, click the Audio dropdown, and select “Record Audio” to open the Record Sound dialog box. Click the Record button to begin speaking, then Stop when finished, and finally OK to insert the audio as a speaker icon on the slide.

Explain the difference between Slide Show View and Reading View in PowerPoint.

Slide Show View displays the presentation in full-screen mode, primarily for presenting to an audience, and it does not allow any modifications. Reading View, on the other hand, shows the presentation in a window with simple controls, designed for easy review without taking up the entire screen or showing the ribbon.

Outline the steps to insert an action button onto a slide and configure its basic functionality.

To insert an action button, go to the Insert tab and click the Shapes command within the Illustrations group. Scroll down to select a desired action button from the Action Buttons category. Draw the button on the slide, which will automatically open the Action Settings dialog box. Here, you set the desired action, such as hyperlinking to another slide, and then click OK to finalize.

Explain the three ways an animation can be set to start (Timing group) for an object on a slide.

Animations can start in three ways using the Timing group. “On Click” requires a mouse click to begin the animation. “After previous” means the animation starts automatically once the preceding animation effect on the slide has completed. “With previous” causes the animation to begin simultaneously with the animation of the previous object on the slide.

How do media clips (video and audio) and action buttons enhance the effectiveness of a presentation?

Media clips, such as video and audio, greatly enhance understanding by explaining concepts more dynamically and effectively than static text alone. Action buttons add interactivity, allowing viewers to navigate through the presentation or trigger specific tasks, making the overall experience more engaging and user-controlled.

Describe the different types of animation effects available in PowerPoint and how they are used.

PowerPoint offers four main types of animation effects. Entrance effects control how objects appear on a slide, while Exit effects dictate how they disappear. Emphasis effects draw attention to an object already present, and Motion Paths allow objects to move along a defined route on the slide. These effects add dynamic movement to elements within a slide.

Describe the advantages of using Slide Sorter View in PowerPoint.

Slide Sorter View displays all presentation slides as miniatures, offering a comprehensive overview of the entire presentation. Its main advantage is the ease with which users can rearrange, delete, or move slides by simply dragging and dropping them. This view facilitates quick reorganization and management of slide order.

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