How to do a Typewriter Animation in PowerPoint
In this video I show you how to do a so called "typewriter" animation in PowerPoint. It is quite simple, but due to some weird ui decisions by Microsoft there are two elements that are called "Effect Options", whereas one opens a dialog with options and the other doesn't.
Step-by-Step Guide:
I. Create a new slide, ideally with a blank layout.
II. Add a text box or use an existing text box. Enter the quote.
III. Go to the “Animations” tab, select the text box and click on the animation called “Appear”.
IV. Very important: Open the “Animations Pane” in the tool bar, it is located on the top quite to the right side.
V. The “Animations Pane” should open on the right side of the screen. There should be a short list with all animations from this slide (usually just one). Click on the appropriate animation with the right mouse button. Select “Effect Options” from the list.
VI. In the open dialog windows, the third entry will be “Animate text:” select “by letter”. Optionally you can set the delay between each letter below. I recommend a 0.1 seconds delay.
VII. Confirm with clicking on “Ok”. You are done.
Further information:
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