Microsoft PowerPointâ XP: Customizing Your Presentation

1. Applying a Slide Transition

1. Return to your Title slide. From the Slide Show menu, choose Slide Transition…

2. In the Slide Transition task pane, click once on the transition styles to preview them on your slide. (Make sure AutoPreview is checked at the bottom of the task pane!)

3. Choose a Speed:, and Sound: for the transition, if you would like.

4. Under Advance slide, choose whether you want to click the mouse to advance, or have the presentation run automatically. If using automatic, set the time to at least 3 seconds before transitioning to the next slide.

5. Click Apply to All Slides (you should always use the same transition for each slide for a cohesive appearance).

2. Applying an Animation Scheme

1. Navigate to your Title and Text slide. From the Slide Show menu, choose Animation Schemes…

2. In the Slide Design task pane, click once on the animation schemes to preview them on your slide.

3. Once you have chosen the animation you wish to use, click on Slide Show to view your customized presentation.

4. Click the Save button to save your changes.